First Bonds, Then Sosa Now Giambi ON MLB Disabled List.

[wilheim]

Is this a pattern or am I paranoid?

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi went on the disabled list for the first time in his 10-year career Saturday, giving him two weeks to rest a sprained ankle as well as other aches and pains.

Giambi hurt his right ankle when he stepped into a hole after rounding first base in the ninth inning of a 9-7 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday night. X-rays showed there was no break, but he left the stadium with his foot wrapped and using crutches.

''He said it's great, but it doesn't look great,'' manager Joe Torre said. ''You more or less have to protect him from himself. An ankle is something you can't do much for. A break, you can put a cast on it. He's a big guy and his swing puts a lot of stress on his legs.''

Giambi could be ready in less than 15 days, but the Yankees don't want to rush him back. Torre said Giambi wasn't consulted before the move was made, giving him no chance to try to talk the team out of it.

''I think we made the safest decision,'' Torre said. ''We're in May. There was no hesitation on my part.''

The ankle isn't Giambi's only problem. He missed three games in the last week because of problems with his upper back and hip.

''Let's hope the rest benefits all the physical woes he has,'' Torre said. ''It can't hurt.''


wil.

 

all the juicers are breaking down

 

[TheFunkMonkey]

Just to clarify, Bonds isn't on the DL.

But joint/ligament/tendon injuries are definitely a problem with athletes who use steroids. Just because you can build 50 pounds of muscle doesn't mean your body can safely support that muscle. Especially if you're sprinting, stopping, starting, cutting, shifting, etc.

David Boston is a perfect example. Not saying he uses steroids, but his body is too big to play WR. He is trying to lose weight in order to decrease injuries.

 

[wilheim]

I know Bonds is not on the DL - I quess I figured anyone else who followed baseball would know he missed the past two games (before today), and five of the past six, with back spasms. When he missed the last two games in Chicago, there was speculation he might have to go on the disabled list. Obviously (played today) he is not on the DL but banged up some.

Thanks, wil.

 

[TheFunkMonkey]

I guess that's why I mentioned it. Your title could imply that Bonds is on the DL with Sosa and Giambi.

Also, as you said, Bonds has missed several games lately. As a result, I think some people just assumed he was on the DL (my friend thought Bonds was on the DL!).

 

[TheFunkMonkey]

Anyway, this is why I'm VERY careful when I bet the Giants. You gotta double-check that Bonds is in the lineup. Bonds is rarely on the DL, but he'll have lots of day-to-day issues (kinda like Allen Iverson).

Typically, I like to place my bets early. But I usually wait for the San Fran games. Nothing worse than looking @ the Giants lineup and realizing that you're depending upon JT Snow and Pedro Feliz to bring home the bacon for you!

 

[wilheim]

Another banged up slugger.

MIAMI (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Richie Sexson left Saturday's game against the Florida Marlins after aggravating a left shoulder injury that recently sidelined him for more than three weeks.

Sexson, who had been on the disabled list until being activated before Friday night's game, left after drawing a walk in the sixth inning of Florida's 11-2 victory. He aggravated his shoulder while checking his swing on ball four.

Sexson originally injured his shoulder while trying to check his swing April 28 against the Chicago Cubs.

''We're very concerned, obviously, given the fact the initial diagnosis was six to eight weeks or four to six weeks, depending on which doctor you believe,'' Arizona manager Bob Brenly said. ''Richie was back after three and felt confident that he had enough strength in that shoulder. He passed all the tests physically on the field that we needed to see, but it's kind of hard to simulate a check swing.''

Sexson, who was hitless in two at-bats Saturday after going 1-for-5 on Friday night, sent word through a team spokesman that he did not want to speak with reporters.

wil.