Matsui Out Until At Least the All Star Break

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Matsui Out Until At Least the All Star Break
Greg C. Greg C. posted 7/5/2008 from slidingintohome.blogspot.com [flag]
From Newsday : Hideki Matsui's balky left knee is bad enough that surgery seems increasingly likely. Even if he does make it through the season without an operation, surgery might be necessary afterward. Matsui will not take batting practice at least through the weekend and will be re-evaluated early next week. Said Yankees manager Joe Girardi : "There's a chance that he probably won't play ... [link]

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