March 21, 2008
Sanchez Setback
Freddy Sanchez's shoulder is acting up:
Second baseman Freddy Sanchez felt pain Friday in his surgically repaired right shoulder, a major setback that may force him to begin a second consecutive season on the Pittsburgh Pirates' disabled list.
Sanchez didn't make any throws while playing six innings of a 5-1 exhibition loss to Cincinnati, only the second time he has appeared defensively this spring. The pain occurred when he threw between innings and during pregame warmups.
"I'm very concerned now. I was hoping after the first day [in the field Wednesday] that this day would be easier, and I'd be able to work through it a little better. But it kind of seemed like it was worse," Sanchez said. "It's got me concerned."
Sanchez only missed 15 games last year, but his averages were all off 30 to 40 points. Most of his OBA and slugging percentage comes from his batting average, so if he doesn't hit .300, he may not be that much help to the team.
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