ANGELS NOTEBOOK: STRAINED HAMSTRING PUTS KENNEDY ON DL.Byline: Gabe Lacques Staff Writer SEATTLE - Second baseman second baseman n. Baseball The infielder who is positioned near and to the first-base side of second base. Noun 1. second baseman - (baseball) the person who plays second base second sacker Adam Kennedy For other people with the same name, see Adam Kennedy (disambiguation). Adam Thomas Kennedy (born January 10, 1976 in Riverside, California) is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays second base for the St. Louis Cardinals. Kennedy attended J.W. was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right hamstring, putting the Angels' infield alignment in flux for at least two weeks. Three of the Angels' four starting infielders were either out of the lineup or out of position in Wednesday'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. . Chone Figgins Desmond DeChone "Chone" Figgins (born January 22, 1978 in Leary, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball utility player for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Despite the unusual spelling of his first name, "Chone" is pronounced as "Shawn. was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Kennedy and started at second base. Third baseman third baseman n. Baseball The infielder stationed near third base. Noun 1. third baseman - (baseball) the person who plays third base third sacker Troy Glaus Troy Edward Glaus (born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. Previously, Glaus played with the Anaheim Angels (1998-2004) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005). sat out with a strained left hamstring, but he's expected to return to the lineup soon, possibly tonight, but more likely Friday at Edison Field against Oakland. Shawn Wooten William Shawn Wooten (born July 24, 1972 in Glendora, California), is a catcher who is currently with the New Orleans Zephyrs of the New York Mets organization. Previously, Wooten played with the Anaheim Angels (2000-03), the Philadelphia Phillies (2004), Boston Red Sox (2005) and , the Angels' part-time designated hitter, started at first base and regular first baseman Scott Spiezio started for Glaus at third. Shortstop David Eckstein is the only infielder penciled into his regular position. ``With Glaus and Kennedy out, it definitely tests us,'' manager Mike Scioscia said. ``It's a big chunk of your infield out of the equation. The depth of your organization will be tested. Fortunately, Troy looks like he's very short term.'' The same can't be said of Kennedy. The Cal State Northridge product suffered the injury when right fielder Tim Salmon collided with him while he was settling under a pop fly April 2. --Ortiz has ``dead arm'': After consulting with Ramon Ortiz, pitching coach Bud Black said Ortiz most likely is suffering from a ``dead arm stage'' that typically afflicts pitchers in spring training. Ortiz gave up eight hits in four innings Tuesday and afterward said he ``had no power'' in his arm his last three starts, including his final exhibition start. Black said there's nothing to be concerned about. ``Pitchers know they have it,'' Black said. ``The ball doesn't feel good coming out of their hand. His velocity looks the same to me.'' CAPTION(S): box Box: ANGELS vs. SEATTLE - Gabe Lacques |
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