mlb.mlb.com - 3/8/2008
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VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Dodgers rookie infielder Andy LaRoche will undergo surgery in Los Angeles to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, and he will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks after suffering a freak injury in Friday's 6-4 exhibition loss to the Cardinals. LaRoche tore the ulnar collateral ligament off the base of his right thumb. He was attempting to catch a pickoff throw from ...
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Andy Laroche out 8-10 weeks
Rotoprofessor —
There is no longer any question as to who will open the seasaon as the Los Angeles Dodgers 3B. According to an article on mlb.com (click here to view), Andy Laroche has torn the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, requiring surgery. He is expected to miss between 8 and 10 weeks of action.
Except for the deepest of leagues, Laroche should be ignored in all formats until he is ready to return to the line-up. At this point, there is no guarantee that he will even see playing time upon returning, as Nomar Garciaparra will now have a chance to establish himself once again. I’m doubtful that will happen, especially given his performance last season, but it is ...
LaRoche Out With Torn Ligament
Spring Training '08 —
Dodgers rookie infielder Andy LaRoche tore a ligament in his right thumb Friday and will miss eight to 10 weeks. LaRoche suffered the injury while attempting to catch a pickoff throw that was deflected and hit him in the hand. MLB.com
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LaRoche to have surgery on thumb —
Major League Baseball News 3/7/2008
Dodgers rookie infielder Andy LaRoche will undergo surgery in Los Angeles to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, and he will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks after suffering a freak injury in Friday's 6-4 exhibition loss to the Cardinals.
Dodgers' LaRoche tears thumb ligament —
FOXSports.com News for MLB 3/8/2008
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Andy LaRoche tore a ligament in his right thumb Friday and will need surgery that could sideline him for eight to 10 weeks.
Nomar Garciaparra, competing with LaRoche for the starting job at third base, was hit by a ...
