The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Victorino on DL with right calf strain

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 The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Victorino on DL with right calf strain
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday night with a strained right calf, the same injury that curtailed his 2007 production. Outfielder Chris Snelling's contract was purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Victorino's roster spot. The switch-hitting Victorino grounded to first base to end the sixth inning and ran gingerly ... [link]

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MLB.com: Victorino on DL with right calf strain
Published 4/13/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
MLB.com: Victorino on DL with right calf strain Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday night with a strained right calf, the same injury that curtailed his 2007 production. Outfielder Chris Snelling’s contract was purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Victorino’s roster spot. ... Without Victorino and Rollins, Phils manager Charlie Manuel will juggle his lineup, with Werth and So Taguchi sharing time in center field. If the injury keeps Victorino out for an extended period, the Phillies may dip into their Minor League ...

Closing Time: Longoria wakes, can't sleep, plays
Published 4/13/2008 at Roto Arcade
Today is Brad "Big Noise" Evans' 30th birthday. Andy Behrens is enjoying the festivities, too, though he was kind enough to lob a pre-party post our way in the morning. Per company policy, Brandon Funston has been shuttled to an undisclosed location to ensure a proper succession of power should anything go haywire on the celebration front. If you're a fan of young Bradley, shoot him an email. If not, phone in a Noise complaint to the appropriate suburban Illinois authorities. Since I'm not holding an invitation, your humble fantasy editor is in charge of Closing Time this evening. I know what you're thinking: Where have I seen this ...

AL & NL News - 4/13
Published 4/13/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Red Sox OF J.D. Drew is back terrorizing pitchers. Torii Hunter’s bad toe had him in the DH spot for the Angels on Saturday. The Astros called up David Newhan from Triple-A. Travis Buck was back in the A’s lineup after missing one game with shin splints. The Blue Jays are running on the basepath more this season. The Braves released Scott Spiezio from their Triple-A team. The Brewers could have a new look lineup today. Albert Pujols could get the day off today for the Cardinals. Cubs skipper Lou Pinella isn’t worried about Carlos Zambrano’s antics. The ...

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At least for today, the Phillies are going to be without their two table setters at the top of the line up. Jimmy Rollins has been out for the last five games but is expected to return Tuesday when the Phillies play the Astros. Shane Victorino was injured in yesterday's game, and his strained right calf earned him a trip to the 15 day disabled list...
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