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Houston Astros : Paulino Injured; Berkman Leaves Game Early
Great... another injury... Right-hander Felipe Paulino flew back to Houston on Monday to be examined by team medical director David Lintner after complaining of soreness in his upper right arm. "He told [head athletic trainer] Dave Labossiere he's had some discomfort for a while," general manager Ed Wade said. "I wish he had spoken up a little bit sooner, but we'll go ahead and get it ...
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Brew Crew Ball — ... A different kind of movement is pending for Lou Palmisano. He will have knee surgery and be out about 3 months. No Bias Baseball has a preview of the NL Central. They put the Brewers in second place, just like everyone else who gets it wrong. Alphabetical injury reports in one line or less: Josh Beckett's back appears to be getting worse, not better. Carlos Beltran is trying to play but can't run. Lance Berkman left a game early for the second time this spring with leg stiffness. Royals P ...

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