DODGERS NOTEBOOK: FALSE ALARM FOR SHEFFIELD.Byline: Brian Dohn Staff Writer A possible disaster turned out to be nothing more than a slight inconvenience when X-rays on Gary Sheffield's injured right ankle were negative and will cause the all-star left fielder to miss only a few games. Sheffield, who sprained the ankle on two other occasions this season, didn't start for the first time this season Tuesday against Cincinnati, but he said he's hoping to return Friday against Philadelphia. ``I thought when it happened it was worse than it was,'' Sheffield said. ``The way (team physician Dr. Frank Jobe) put the X-rays on the board, I thought it was something worse. He said, `Come over here and sit down,' so I could look at them better. He just said I pulled ligaments again and stretched it out.'' Sheffield injured the ankle sliding into second base trying to break up a double play in the 11th inning of Monday's 14-inning win against the Reds. Sheffield, examined at Centinela Hospital Medical Center by Jobe, was officially diagnosed with strained ligaments in the ankle, which has seen its share of trauma. He injured the ankle initially April 8 in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , then aggravated it when he stepped on a ball May 1 during batting practice. ``I'm (ticked) off about it,'' Sheffield said. ``My goal was to play in every game.'' Geronimo Berroa started in left field for the first time in Sheffield's place, and his absence changes the complexion of the lineup. Sheffield, hitting .316 with 38 RBI RBI abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in and a team-leading 14 homers, was batting third with Shawn Green Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972, in Des Plaines, Illinois) is a 6' 4" left-handed Major League Baseball player. Green is the starting right fielder for the New York Mets.[1] Green was a 1st round draft pick, and has been a two-time major league All-Star. in cleanup. With Sheffield out, Green batted third and Eric Karros Sheffield might miss only two games because of an off day Thursday. ``That's huge,'' Dodgers manager Davey Johnson --Fight fallout: Suspensions and fines levied against several Dodgers could be announced today, but the club is already taking precautions against possible civil suits stemming from last Tuesday's melee at Wrigley Field For the former ballpark in Los Angeles, see . • • [ . Several players met with Dodgers senior vice president and general counsel Sam Fernandez about the issue Monday. Though suits have not been filed, several players were told by club officials that attorneys in Chicago have contacted the Dodgers about litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , team sources said. The organization, as well as the players, aren't commenting on the particulars of the incident because of legal ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl . Dodgers officials also would not comment on the meetings with players. --Vegas vs. Vero: Representatives of the Dodgers began two days worth of meetings Tuesday with officials from Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , during which they're expecting to see more detailed concepts of a possible spring training complex. However, Las Vegas apparently is fighting an uphill battle Uphill Battle was an metalcore band with elements of grindcore and noisecore. The group was based out of Santa Barbara, California, USA. History Uphill Battle got some recognition releasing their self-titled record on Relapse Records. that is going to be very difficult to win. If Florida Gov. Jeb Bush John Ellis "Jeb" Bush (born February 11, 1953) is an American politician, and was the 43rd Governor of Florida as well as the first Republican to be re-elected to that office. He is a prominent member of the Bush family: the younger brother of current President George W. signs a bill this week to allocate $7 million to help keep the Dodgers in Vero Beach Vero Beach (vēr`o), city (1990 pop. 17,350), seat of Indian River co., E Fla., on Indian River (a lagoon and part of the Intracoastal Waterway); founded c.1888, inc. 1919. , Fla., it will be nearly impossible for Las Vegas to rally, according to people close to the situation. Bush is expected to sign the bill, and a decision to remain at Dodgertown under a long-term agreement could be announced within two weeks of the signing. --Odds and ends: Because of Thursday's off day, the Dodgers juggled their starting rotation for the upcoming Philadelphia series. Kevin Brown will pitch Friday, Darren Dreifort will go Saturday and Carlos Perez will throw Sunday on eight days rest. . . . Dodgers right-hander Mike Fetters threw in the bullpen before the game and is expected to be activated Friday. It will create a roster problem, and although Dodgers general manager Kevin Malone is trying to move one of his middle relievers, he isn't finding any suitors. To make room for Fetters fet·ter n. 1. A chain or shackle for the ankles or feet. 2. Something that serves to restrict; a restraint. tr.v. fet·tered, fet·ter·ing, fet·ters 1. To put fetters on; shackle. , the Dodgers might have to send one of their current relievers, possibly newly acquired lefty Trever Miller, to Triple-A Albuquerque. . . . Right-hander Gregg Olson, on the disabled list since April 9, threw changeups without pain for the first time during side work and is hopeful he can begin a rehab assignment within 10 days. DODGERS vs. CINCINNATI Time: 7:10 p.m., at Dodger Stadium TV/Radio: Fox Sports Net 2; 1150-AM, KWKW-AM (1330 Spanish). Matchup: Dodgers right-hander Chan Ho Park (4-3, 4.89 ERA) makes his third start against the Reds this season, having gone 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA. Park beat the Reds on April 22 for the 50th win of his career, but he's won once since. In his last outing, Park allowed three runs in six innings at Florida but wasn't involved in the decision. Reds right-hander Steve Parris (2-6, 5.63) is 1-1 against the Dodgers this season. He won at Dodger Stadium on April 16 but allowed five runs in two-plus innings in a loss five days later in Cincinnati. - Brian Dohn CAPTION(S): box Box: Dodgers vs. Cincinnati (see text) |
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