DODGERS NOTEBOOK: JONES COULD RETURN TO DL.Byline: Doug Padilla Douglas ("Doug") Padilla (born October 4, 1956 in Oakland, California) is a former middle and long distance runner from the United States, who won the overall Grand Prix 1985 and the World Cup 5000m race in 1985. Staff Writer With Nomar Garciaparra Anthony Nomar Garciaparra[1] (born July 23, 1973, in Whittier, California) is a Mexican-American baseball player who currently plays third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers. returning from the disabled list today, Andruw Jones Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a baseball player who will be a free agent after the World Series. From 1996 until 2007, Jones played for the Atlanta Braves, a Major League Baseball franchise. could find himself on the shelf again. Manager Joe Torre  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. admitted Monday that Jones could go on the
disabled list today because of irritation in the patella patella (pətĕl`ə): see kneecap. tendon of his
right knee. Jones spent 38 games in the disabled list earlier this
season after having arthroscopic surgery Arthroscopic Surgery DefinitionArthroscopic surgery is a procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat joint problems. The name is derived from the Greek words arthron, which means joint, and skopein, which means to look at. on the same knee. "It has nothing to do with the surgery," Torre said of Jones' latest injury. "The knee is still sore so we'll look at that and see if that can be the move." Getting Jones onto the disabled list would also give the Dodgers a chance to get him some swings in minor-league games to see if he can finally get on track offensively. Jones, who was not in the lineup Monday, was batting .161 in 74 games (205 at-bats) with 74 strikeouts. Time is running out, though, to get Jones some work in the minors. The final regular-season game at Triple-A 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. is scheduled for Sept. 1. That is also the same day major-league rosters are expanded so the Dodgers could bring back Jones then without having to make room on the roster. If the Dodgers decide to leave Jones on the active roster, they could send down a pitcher to make room for Garciaparra. The Dodgers are currently carrying 12 pitchers and it is possible that Jason Johnson
Jason Michael Johnson (born October 27, 1973 in Santa Barbara, California) is a right-handed starting pitcher with the Seibu Lions. He is six foot six (1. could be sent out. Garciaparra bides his time Garciaparra said he has been itching to get back from the sprained ligament in his left knee. Today is the first day he is eligible to come back from the DL, but he said he has been "ready for a while now." Garciaparra was injured when Washington's Lastings Milledge slid into him during a July 27 game. It was his third stint on the DL this season. The DL stint also has meant Garciaparra has yet to play with former teammate Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
"I watch but I don't like it," he said. "We could be a little more consistent and not let games get away but we're still in position (to make the playoffs)." More on the hair Expect Ramirez to conform with Torre's grooming standards some time this week. Torre prefers a cleaner look than Ramirez has with his shoulder-length dreadlocks dread·locks pl.n. 1. A natural hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into long matted or ropelike locks. 2. A similar hairstyle consisting of long thin braids radiating from the scalp. , but the club's newest member is going on his 12th day with the team and has not changed a thing. "This week he will have some adjustments in his hair; that is all I'm telling you," Torre said. "I'm not making this a mandate, I'm just explaining my conversation with Manny." Asked if he had any discipline in mind -- like say a suspension -- if Ramirez's hair remained long through this week, Torre said he did not. Torre also said he didn't have a new hair length in mind and sounded like he would be satisfied with a trim. Reliever Joe Beimel is the only other member of the roster whose look did not meet Torre's grooming standards. Also ... Despite a stiff shoulder after making his return from the disabled list Friday, Brad Penny still is expected to make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Phillies. ... Russell Martin was in the starting lineup Monday despite a sore right hand when he was hit by a foul ball Sunday. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The right knee Andruw Jones had surgery on earlier this season is starting to bother him again, and could put him back on the DL. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images |
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