ANGELS NOTEBOOK: IZTURIS REMAINS A LITTLE SORE.Byline: Keven Chavez Staff Writer ANAHEIM - Angels infielder Maicer Izturis Maicer Izturis (IPA pronunciation: [maɪsɛr ɪs'turɪs]) (born September 12, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. still is feeling the sting after his introduction Wednesday to full-contact baseball. In a collision at second base with Oakland Athletics “Philadelphia Athletics” redirects here. For other uses, see Philadelphia Athletics (disambiguation). The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. outfielder Jay Payton Jason Lee (Jay) Payton (born November 22, 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio), is a LEGEND! in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles. He has played for the New York Mets (1998-2002), Colorado Rockies (2002-03), San Diego Padres (2004), Boston Red Sox (2005), , Izturis took a knee to his right hip and thigh and was spiked on his arm. Izturis was examined by Angels team physician Lewis Yocum on Thursday night and underwent an MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. examination on his right leg before Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Mariners have played in Safeco Field. . Izturis was diagnosed with a deep contusion CONTUSION, med. jurisp. An injury or lesion, arising from the shock of a body with a large surface, which presents no loss of substance, and no apparent wound. If the skin be divided, the injury takes the name of a contused wound. Vide 1 Ch. Pr, 38; 4 Carr. & P. 381, 487, 558, 565; 6 Carr. to his right quadriceps and is expected to miss at least 7-10 days. ``He was pretty sore (Thursday), and he's not where he needs to be,'' said Angels manager Mike Scioscia. Izturis' injury should to make Robb Quinlan a fixture at third base. Quinlan and Izturis have shared most of the starts at third since Quinlan's return Aug. 23 from the disabled list. The Angels dipped back dipped back conformation in an animal in which the normal dip between withers and croup is exaggerated. Called also swayback. into their minor-league system for some infield depth, promoting shortstop Zach Sorensen from Triple-A Salt Lake. To make room for Sorensen on the 40-man roster, the Angels released left-handed pitcher Tim Bittner, who was 1-7 with a 6.27 ERA at Double-A Arkansas. --Escobar coming back: Kelvim Escobar on Friday pitched his third rehabilitation start for Triple-A Salt Lake. Escobar pitched six innings against Las Vegas, allowing just one hit - a home run - with one walk and eight strikeouts. He's expected to rejoin the Angels today and accompany the team on its nine-game trip. Escobar could be activated as soon as today, but his role with the Angels remains unclear. He began the season in the Angels' starting rotation but has pitched in relief in the past, and Scioscia hinted Friday that he will return to the bullpen. On Thursday, Scioscia suggested the Angels might rearrange the rotation to give additional starts to Bartolo Colon and John Lackey. On Friday, Scioscia said the team will not go to a four-man rotation, ruled out a six-man rotation and praised his five current starters. |
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