DODGERS NOTEBOOK: LOFTON PLACED ON 15-DAY DISABLED LIST WITH STRAINED CALF MUSCLE.Byline: Heather Gripp Staff Writer ANAHEIM - The Dodgers will test their outfield depth sooner than anticipated. Center fielder Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967 in East Chicago, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He bats and throws left-handed. He currently plays left field for the Cleveland Indians, with whom he has spent 10 seasons during three separate stints. was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, making Jason Repko Jason Edward Repko (born December 27, 1980 in East Chicago, Indiana) is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Primarily a utility outfielder, his career had been slowed by numerous injuries. the starter for today's Opening Day game against Atlanta. Lofton suffered a strained left calf muscle The calf or gastrosoleus is a pair of muscles—the gastrocnemius and soleus—at the back of the lower human leg. The gastrosoleus complex is connected to the foot through the Achilles tendon, and contract to induce plantar flexion and stabilization of the while warming up for Thursday's game in 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. . Repko and rookie Cody Ross Cody Joseph Ross (born December 23, 1980, in Portales, New Mexico), is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Florida Marlins (2006-present). He was traded to the Marlins from the Reds for cash or a player to be named later. are primary candidates to share time in center while Lofton is out for at least the first 10 games, but J.D. Drew, Jose Cruz Jose Luis Cruz (Cheo) can refer to different people:
``We've got options,'' manager Grady Little said. ``Every one of them would be able to play center field in the next 10 days, except (Ricky) Ledee.'' The move, retroactive to Thursday, was announced after Saturday night's game, but was not officially made until Sunday. The Dodgers hope being cautious with Lofton's leg now will help them in the long run. They value his speed in the second slot. ``It's something we look forward to having all season long,'' Little said. ``That's why we don't want to take any chances with losing him for a period of time. We know what he means at the top of the order.'' --Dream weekend: Infielder Jimmy Rohan today is headed back to Vero Beach, Fla., where he will begin the season in Single-A. But the 2002 Valencia High graduate felt like he was living a dream this past weekend as he got a taste of the big leagues with appearances in all three games of the Freeway Series. ``This is what I've been dreaming about since I was a little kid,'' said Rohan, who grew up a Dodgers fan. Rohan got into Friday's game at Dodger Stadium as a defensive replacement at third base, but the game was called because of rain before he got an at-bat. He did not get a hit in the series, but Rohan did get an 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 for the Dodgers in the third inning. --Health report: Third baseman Bill Mueller was in pain after being hit in the leg by a pitch in the first inning. He was later removed for a pinch-hitter in the third, but Little said Mueller should be fine to start today. Pitcher Derek Lowe is also expected to make his start today after being bothered last week by a sinus infection. Heather Gripp, (818) 713-3607 heather.gripp(at)dailynews.com |
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