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Halos Heaven notes that John Lackey probably won't be ready for opening day, and that the Angels may move a some pitchers up and down the system during the first week of the season to cover themselves. I looked at...
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Brew Crew Ball — ... over his contract situation, today he can call Jeff Francoeur to commiserate. Alphabetical injury reports in one line or less: AJ Burnett has a torn fingernail that's keeping him from throwing curveballs this spring. Bobby Crosby missed Monday's game with back spasms. Met Ruben Gotay injured his ankle and is getting a CT scan (?). I think they meant MRI. Orlando Hernandez still can't throw the banana. John Lackey probably won't be ready for Opening Day for the Angels. Matt Mantei's ...

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baseballmusings.com 3/4/2008 — This has to be disheartening to both Crosby and the Athletics: Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby was dropped from the starting lineup for Monday's exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels due to back spasms. I wonder if at some...
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