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Raji · 03-28-2008, 08:39 AM

March 27, 2008 11:47 PM ET
White Sox: Crede gets X-ray
The News
Joe Crede was given a precautionary X-Ray, according to MLB.com. Crede left Thursday's Cactus League closer against the D-backs in the fifth inning after fouling a pitch off his left ankle. After icing down the ankle in the clubhouse, the training staff decided to take a precautionary X-ray. The X-ray was still pending after the game, but the training staff didn't anticipate any serious problems. Manager Guillen commented, "I was really concerned about Joe. I don't have the final report yet, but he got hit pretty good. Joe is a tough guy. I wouldn't have finished that at-bat. I would have left right away."
Our View
Joe has won the starting third base job while Josh Fields was sent down, and hopefully he will be fine for opening day.

March 27, 2008 9:34 PM ET
Diamondbacks: Romero makes D-Backs
The News
Alex Romero has reportedly made the D-Backs' opening day roster, according to AZCentral.
Our View
He was battling Trot Nixon for the fifth outfielder spot, and has beaten him out with a solid .333 spring average over 57 at-bats, with only two strikeouts.

March 27, 2008 9:27 PM ET
Cardinals: Glaus to be limited?
The News
Troy Glaus could be limited this season, according to MLB.com. Manager LaRussa looks like he is going to be cautious with the battle worn vet this season and stated, "We're going to pay a lot of attention to him. If it looks like he could use a rest, we're going to give it to him. If we had to rest him one game a series, I'd be all right with that. That'd give him 120 games."
Our View
This would cut into his at-bats, but could keep him healthier over the duration of the season.

March 27, 2008 9:21 PM ET
Red Sox: Beckett throws 47 pitches
The News
Josh Beckett threw 47 pitches in a minor league game on Thursday, according to MLB.com. He hurled four scoreless innings for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs versus Minnesota's New Britain Rock Cats. Beckett threw 47 pitches, while allowing one hit and no walks, with six strikeouts. Boston Minor League pitching coordinator Ralph Treuel stated that Josh did well throwing the ball today.
Our View
This is good news for Boston's ace, but it remains to be seen if he will be placed on the DL to open the season.

Raji

03-28-2008, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raji Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,369	MLB Fast News March 27, 2008 11:47 PM ET White Sox: Crede gets X-ray The News Joe Crede was given a precautionary X-Ray, according to MLB.com. Crede left Thursday's Cactus League closer against the D-backs in the fifth inning after fouling a pitch off his left ankle. After icing down the ankle in the clubhouse, the training staff decided to take a precautionary X-ray. The X-ray was still pending after the game, but the training staff didn't anticipate any serious problems. Manager Guillen commented, "I was really concerned about Joe. I don't have the final report yet, but he got hit pretty good. Joe is a tough guy. I wouldn't have finished that at-bat. I would have left right away." Our View Joe has won the starting third base job while Josh Fields was sent down, and hopefully he will be fine for opening day. March 27, 2008 9:34 PM ET Diamondbacks: Romero makes D-Backs The News Alex Romero has reportedly made the D-Backs' opening day roster, according to AZCentral. Our View He was battling Trot Nixon for the fifth outfielder spot, and has beaten him out with a solid .333 spring average over 57 at-bats, with only two strikeouts. March 27, 2008 9:27 PM ET Cardinals: Glaus to be limited? The News Troy Glaus could be limited this season, according to MLB.com. Manager LaRussa looks like he is going to be cautious with the battle worn vet this season and stated, "We're going to pay a lot of attention to him. If it looks like he could use a rest, we're going to give it to him. If we had to rest him one game a series, I'd be all right with that. That'd give him 120 games." Our View This would cut into his at-bats, but could keep him healthier over the duration of the season. March 27, 2008 9:21 PM ET Red Sox: Beckett throws 47 pitches The News Josh Beckett threw 47 pitches in a minor league game on Thursday, according to MLB.com. He hurled four scoreless innings for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs versus Minnesota's New Britain Rock Cats. Beckett threw 47 pitches, while allowing one hit and no walks, with six strikeouts. Boston Minor League pitching coordinator Ralph Treuel stated that Josh did well throwing the ball today. Our View This is good news for Boston's ace, but it remains to be seen if he will be placed on the DL to open the season. Raji