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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

About That River In Egypt, Jim

Last year, it took Jim Tracy two months to even admit that Hideo Nomo's shoulder was generating more home run balls.

This year, Tracy says J.D. Drew's just fine:

J.D. Drew underwent an MRI on his right wrist Monday that revealed fluid, but no structural damage. Tracy said the wrist has been stiff "off and on" since Spring Training, possibly explaining why Drew's slugging percentage is .404, compared to his career average of .513.

"It's nothing to prevent him from playing, with regular treatment it's no problem," said Tracy.

Well, what about Weaver?
The pregame media session with manager Jim Tracy on Friday naturally turned to the health of pitcher Jeff Weaver, whose erratic velocity has raised a red flag.

"He feels fine today," Tracy said. "Trying to figure out what everybody's searching for. He's fine. At times after games he has a little tightness, like that, but nothing that anybody's said indicates it's a real issue or anything like that."

Too bad you only lasted four innings yesterday, Jeff. What of OP? OP, are you feeling okay?
"... I battled. It's nothing to be concerned about, because it's just the muscle."
Phew. Thank goodness the Dodgers are being straight with us. I'd hate to think they were hiding injuries or anything.
Bitchy footnote: no thanks to MLB.com for removing search from all their history prior to 2005.

Comments:
What was with Milton Bradley's casual stroll into home yesterday during that play at the plate? I mean, yes, it was fairly hopeless that he would score, but in a game the Dodgers ended up losing by one run, doesn't Bradley feel he should consider try to knock it out of Matheny's glove?

Sorry. I'm a big-time Bradley-hater. Usually him doing something that helps the Giants would amuse me, as I'm a Giants fan, but this play in particular infuriates me. Play some freaking BASEBALL, Milton. You just got a nice raise, why not show that you appreciate it by going all out to help your team win?
 
Uh, maybe he knew the throw from the outfield was gonna be some weak-assed toss? I dunno. His lack of hustle on a routine play caused him to end up with the Dodgers, but maybe he figured the Giants' outfield wasn't going to get the ball back in fast enough for him to have to worry about it.
 

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