This could be good news.
The Phillies just announced that Chase Utley, who broke his right hand yesterday, had successful surgery on the fourth metacarpal in his right hand. He had a pin inserted into the hand during a 20-minute surgery performed this morning by hand specialist Randall Culp. The Phillies said Utley's recovery time is UP TO FOUR WEEKS, which means Utley could be back on the field playing for the Phillies for the team's final 36 games, or maybe even earlier.
Utley officially was placed on the 15-day disabled list. The Phillies purchased the contract of triple-A infielder/outfielder Joe Thurston to take his place on the roster. Thurston, 27, hit a combined .278 with three home runs and 44 RBI in 105 games for double-A Reading and Ottawa.
The Phillies designated infielder Danny Sandoval for assignment to make room for Thurston on the 40-man roster.
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The Phillies activated Brett Myers from the 15-day disabled list today and optioned lefthander Mike Zagurski to triple-A Ottawa.
Comments (3)
So what is the new lineup?
Victorino
Rowand
Rollins
Howard
Burrell
Helms/Dobbs
Barajas/Ruiz
Nunez
Posted by Mike | July 27, 2007 2:19 PM
Posted on July 27, 2007 14:19
I wish we could trust the front office enough to beleive 4 weeks. After listening to their estimates for Gordon and Myers, who knows?
Maybe we could have a "prayer night", with dollar dogs to help it along? Or everyone that brings a member of the clergy to the game gets a free ticket? Do I sound desperate?
Running to church to light some candles.
Posted by jimmymack | July 27, 2007 2:27 PM
Posted on July 27, 2007 14:27
No, I agree. It's definitely time for praying or whatever. We have to find where they are keeping all of these voodoo dolls.
Posted by LB | July 27, 2007 2:51 PM
Posted on July 27, 2007 14:51