At This Rate, Jesus Will Be Back Before Furcal
Sons of Steve Garvey —
From Tony Jackson:
Furcal has another setback
He still feels good, but Dr. Watkins examined him over the weekend and determined that he won't be ready to play in actual games for at least another two weeks. After that, or whenever he IS ready, he would need a rehab of a week or so. That means best-case scenario is he is activated the week before the All-Star break -- and so far, there is nothing about this whole matter that would suggest the best-case scenario is the most likely one.
Furcal Has Another Setback, Nomar To Start At Shortstop On His Return
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog —
Well, this is an interesting development: Tony Jackson reports that Rafael Furcal has had another setback, and his return date has been pushed back until the week before the All-Star break, i.e. the last week of June. Nomar Garciaparra will get the starting job at short upon his return, which should be after he finishes a rehab stint, commencing at the end of this week.
How to Improve the Offense: Trade a Good Young Hitter!
Mike Scioscia's tragic illness —
... Speaking of Nomar and the infield situation, this line from Tony Jackson blew me away and is really what I’d intended to write about today: ...
Around the Horn - 6/11
My Pinstripes —
... J.J. Putz had to leave this afternoon's game with the Blue Jays in the 9th inning due to a sore arm. Putz missed significant time earlier this season with a rib cage injury. Blue Jays outfielder Shannon Stewart will be out at least a couple of weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Padres will get Jake Peavy back from the DL tomorrow. The Dodgers will be without Rafael Furcal for all of June due to a bad back. Rockies SS Troy ...
