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mvn.com - 3/20/2009
Upton looks to be ready Opening Day
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Rays center fielder B.J. Upton is starting to ease his way into making the Opening Day roster in a little over two weeks. Upton played in the outfield a couple days ago and has now hit as a DH in a minor league game yesterday. Although he went 0-3 , he did say that his shoulder feels fine which ...
Rays' Upton May Miss Start of Season
bizofbaseball.com - 3/23/2009
Rays' Upton May Miss Start of Season
— bizofbaseball.com — Tampa Bay Rays outfielder B.J. Upton may not be ready by Opening Day. Upton underwent surgery on... his left shoulder during the offseason to repair a torn labrum. It has been questionable throughout this spring whether Upton would be ready by Opening Day or not. In a minor league spring training ... (more) Rays' Upton May Miss Start of Season

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Wandy and Upton
fantasypros911.com - 3/23/2009
Wandy and Upton
— fantasypros911.com — Here are a couple of players who have dealt with oblique strains last year and this spring.... They are being undervalued this year and could make great value picks. These are guys you want to look for around their current ADPs in your 2009 drafts. (more) Wandy and Upton

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