Collision draws ire of Braves' skipper

 
Braves manager Bobby Cox wasn't able to put Yunel Escobar at the top of his lineup card for Wednesday night's game against the Mets. If he's without his shortstop for a few more days, there's a chance Mets right fielder Ryan Church will draw even more of his ire. (link)

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