Palmeiro has MRI, won't be at Fenway
BOSTON - The crowds at Fenway Park won't have Rafael Palmeiro to kick around this weekend.
The Orioles first baseman will remain in Baltimore after undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging test on his sore right knee. Executive vice president Jim Beattie said the MRI didn't reveal any new damage, but Palmeiro hasn't been cleared to play. He'll rejoin the team for Monday's game against Toronto at Camden Yards.
Palmeiro is bothered by an arthritic condition that was aggravated in Toronto, causing him to miss the last two games of the series. He also has a slight strain behind the knee, and a sore right ankle that prevents him from running at full speed.
In seven games since his suspension was lifted, Palmeiro is 2-for-26 with one RBI to leave his overall average at .266. Both hits came on Aug. 16.
Palmeiro went 0-for-4 in his only game in Toronto, and he wore earplugs after his first at-bat in an attempt to block out the boos. The reception from Boston fans figured to be worse.
The Orioles have another health issue besides Palmeiro's knee. Reliever James Baldwin fainted in the restroom on the team charter Thursday night and was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital last night as a precaution.
Baldwin was taken to the emergency room and released Thursday, but doctors for the Orioles and the hospital agreed he should return for more tests.
Union waits in Ponson case A member of the players association said nothing has changed in regard to pitcher Sidney Ponson, who was placed on unconditional release waivers by the Orioles on Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract.
The players association is expected to file a grievance on Ponson's behalf, as it did over the winter for Colorado Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle after his arrest for solicitation of prostitution. The Orioles cited conduct that violated the terms of Ponson's Uniform Players Contract, including three arrests since December. They're trying to relieve themselves of the $10 million left on his contract, including $7.5 million next year.
No action will be taken by the players association until Ponson clears waivers. Orioles union representative Jay Gibbons is expected to contact the union.
A source said Ponson traveled to California this week.
Byrdak down, Kline steps up Left-hander Tim Byrdak played catch yesterday to test his sore shoulder, and he'll attempt a bullpen session today before determining when he can pitch again.
The Orioles haven't used Byrdak since Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he allowed three runs and retired only one hitter. He also walked three, and later complained of tightness behind the shoulder.
"It kind of just locked up," said Byrdak, who's 0-1 with a 4.79 ERA in 26 games. "The biggest thing is to give medication and get everything loosened up and relieve the pressure."
With Byrdak unavailable, interim manager Sam Perlozzo must trust left-hander Steve Kline in more pressurized situations. So far, Kline hasn't let him down.
Source: http://www.baltimoresun.com/
The Orioles first baseman will remain in Baltimore after undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging test on his sore right knee. Executive vice president Jim Beattie said the MRI didn't reveal any new damage, but Palmeiro hasn't been cleared to play. He'll rejoin the team for Monday's game against Toronto at Camden Yards.
Palmeiro is bothered by an arthritic condition that was aggravated in Toronto, causing him to miss the last two games of the series. He also has a slight strain behind the knee, and a sore right ankle that prevents him from running at full speed.
In seven games since his suspension was lifted, Palmeiro is 2-for-26 with one RBI to leave his overall average at .266. Both hits came on Aug. 16.
Palmeiro went 0-for-4 in his only game in Toronto, and he wore earplugs after his first at-bat in an attempt to block out the boos. The reception from Boston fans figured to be worse.
The Orioles have another health issue besides Palmeiro's knee. Reliever James Baldwin fainted in the restroom on the team charter Thursday night and was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital last night as a precaution.
Baldwin was taken to the emergency room and released Thursday, but doctors for the Orioles and the hospital agreed he should return for more tests.
Union waits in Ponson case A member of the players association said nothing has changed in regard to pitcher Sidney Ponson, who was placed on unconditional release waivers by the Orioles on Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract.
The players association is expected to file a grievance on Ponson's behalf, as it did over the winter for Colorado Rockies pitcher Denny Neagle after his arrest for solicitation of prostitution. The Orioles cited conduct that violated the terms of Ponson's Uniform Players Contract, including three arrests since December. They're trying to relieve themselves of the $10 million left on his contract, including $7.5 million next year.
No action will be taken by the players association until Ponson clears waivers. Orioles union representative Jay Gibbons is expected to contact the union.
A source said Ponson traveled to California this week.
Byrdak down, Kline steps up Left-hander Tim Byrdak played catch yesterday to test his sore shoulder, and he'll attempt a bullpen session today before determining when he can pitch again.
The Orioles haven't used Byrdak since Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he allowed three runs and retired only one hitter. He also walked three, and later complained of tightness behind the shoulder.
"It kind of just locked up," said Byrdak, who's 0-1 with a 4.79 ERA in 26 games. "The biggest thing is to give medication and get everything loosened up and relieve the pressure."
With Byrdak unavailable, interim manager Sam Perlozzo must trust left-hander Steve Kline in more pressurized situations. So far, Kline hasn't let him down.
Source: http://www.baltimoresun.com/
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