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Friday, January 07, 2005
Guerrero injured, sits out Winter League playoffs
Cryptic message from Rotoworld:
Vladimir Guerrero is sitting out the Dominican Winter League playoffs with a sprained right thumb. Guerrero said the thumb won't allow him to bat. He's expected to be evaluated by doctors today.
A sprained thumb doesn't sound like much, but if it "won't allow him to bat", it could be something more. I guess it's never too early to start fretting about injuries.
UPDATE: In an ESPN article, Guerrero says that he "can't grab a bat", but it's not clear if he means that in the literal sense, or more as in "I can't grab a bat, because it might make it worse".
The Anaheim outfielder, who plays for the Licey Tigers, was hurt Dec. 26 while sliding headfirst into second base during a game against the San Pedro de Macoris Stars.
"My plan was to play fulltime with Licey in the playoffs and help the team defend its crown," Guerrero said Friday. "But until my thumb is fully recovered, I can't grab a bat."
[snip]
"We anticipate that he'll be ready for the start of spring training," Angels spokesman Larry Babcock said.
Well that's something of a relief, but I don't think I'll let my guard down until I see Vlad take some hacks in the Cactus League.
Also, note the use of the word "Anaheim" in that ESPN article. I don't know what that means.
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