As expected, Paul Lo Duca will go back onto the Disabled List for the 2nd time this season, missing yet another series against the Mets in NY. Lo Duca has a fracture in his right hand and is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. And - finally - Estrada will join him on the DL with lingering injuries to his right elbow.
Yeah, it’s all starting to look like a waste of off season money, but now you get two healthy catchers who can actually get runners out. Jesus Flores gets the call up tomorrow and he’ll bring outfielder Elijah Dukes with him. All is right in the world.
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May 8th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
eh, what’s six million dollars wasted among friends?
you hate for anyone to get injured (no, really), but it was going to take that to get these two off the active roster. i can’t think of anyone that minds this happening. and did you see Estrada’s quotes on Svrulga’s blog?
“I’m done trying to just battle through” and “I’ve got to look out for what’s best for me and my career”
are you kidding me? good work Johnny.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Eh, I don’t want to see anyone injured, but I’d much prefer to see Nieves and Flores for the rest of the season. Obviously I don’t think Nieves will hit near as well as he has so far, but he looks good behind the plate, and there’s something that’s completely likable about the guy.
May 9th, 2008 at 1:09 am
I am so excited about having Flores and Nieves on the team at the same time that I can hardly contain myself!!! I know that Steph is right there with me. Looking forward to Friday night!
May 9th, 2008 at 9:11 am
I’ve been hoping for Flores/Nieves for weeks! I can’t wait for tonight either.