ANGELS NOTEBOOK: TRIP TO DL UNEXPECTED FOR PERCIVAL.Byline: Joe Haakenson Staff Writer ANAHEIM - Troy Percival Troy Eugene Percival (born August 9, 1969 in Fontana, California) is a Major League Baseball reliever on the St. Louis Cardinals. Percival came out of retirement on June 8, 2007 when he signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals[1]. conducted his usual pregame routine Saturday morning, playing cards playing cards, parts of a set or deck, used in playing various games of chance or skill. The origin of playing cards is unknown, and almost as many theories exist as there are historians of the subject. with a group of teammates before getting dressed for the game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are a professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Florida. The Devil Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Devil Rays have played in Tropicana Field. . But that's where his normal activities ceased, as the Angels closer deals with his spot on the disabled list, not knowing when he'll be able to return from injuries that include a strained gluteus glu·te·us n. pl. glu·te·i Any of the three large muscles of each buttock, especially the gluteus maximus, that extend, abduct, and rotate the thigh. muscle and degenerative changes in his right hip joint. ``I didn't expect it,'' Percival said of the diagnosis. ``I've pitched with pain before, and this wasn't too painful. But I can't pitch without my base.'' What has left the Angels without answers on a possible return date is the term ``degenerative changes,'' which has wide-ranging implications. ``In this game, you degenerate,'' manager Mike Scioscia Percival tried to simplify it. ``It means I'm getting old,'' he said. ``I have a lot of body parts that are degenerative. My arm feels as good as it's ever felt. I feel I'm throwing the ball as good as ever. That's the discouraging part.'' Percival said his hip temporarily popped out of joint on one pitch in the bullpen this week. He has been examined by team orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum, but the club is seeking outside opinions from experts. A more specific diagnosis and plan for treatment won't be known for seven to 10 days, when the inflammation has subsided. --Donnelly to be savior: Brendan Donnelly Brendan Kevin Donnelly (b. July 4, 1971 in Washington, D.C.) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. Donnelly had bounced around the minor leagues for 10 seasons after he was drafted in 1992 by the Chicago White Sox before he finally made his is expected to get most of the save opportunities in Percival's absence, but Scioscia stopped short of calling Donnelly the club's closer for now. ``We don't have to anoint a·noint tr.v. a·noint·ed, a·noint·ing, a·noints 1. To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to. 2. To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration. 3. anybody,'' Scioscia said. ``(Percival) is a special breed. I think we have enough arms to do the job. I anticipate it will be more on matchups. A lot of guys could see pitching the back end of games. Right now I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if we really have to slot a guy there.'' --Figgins rejoins team: Chone Figgins rejoined the team, taking Percival's spot on the roster. Figgins will serve as a utility player and the Angels are considering playing him in center field as Darin Erstad remains out of action. Figgins played outfield in spring training but has not played there this season in the majors or minors. ``No doubt he has the ability (to play outfield),'' Scioscia said. ``He has the speed, and his arm works better in the outfield.'' CAPTION(S): box Box: ANGELS vs. TAMPA BAY - Joe Haakenson |
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