Post by Fish Troll on Mar 10, 2007 18:32:31 GMT -5
Notes: Thames relieved by MRI
Test reveals no structural damage, so return anticipated
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers outfielder and first baseman Marcus Thames hopes to return to action this weekend after an MRI exam Wednesday revealed no damage in his right knee.
Thames, who hasn't played since last Sunday's game against the Indians in Winter Haven, said Friday morning that he first noticed "something felt different" in his knee when he was taking ground balls before Wednesday's game against the Braves at Joker Marchant Stadium. He wasn't on the trip for Monday's game vs. the Yankees, and he was off Tuesday for a previously scheduled personal matter.
"Just wanted to get it checked out," Thames said. "It was bothering me, so I wanted to make sure nothing was really wrong."
An examination in Lakeland showed inflammation, but nothing structurally to worry about, so he's going to work through it. While the Tigers sent a travel squad to Port St. Lucie to face the Mets, Thames was among the larger group that stayed back in Lakeland for work. Thames hit in the batting cage and worked out in the weight room trying to strengthen the knee.
A return by Sunday would be optimal for the Tigers, who have split-squad games against the Phillies at Clearwater and at home against the Mets. Sean Casey and Chris Shelton have been starting at first base this week, with Mike Hessman playing some of the later innings.
Test reveals no structural damage, so return anticipated
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers outfielder and first baseman Marcus Thames hopes to return to action this weekend after an MRI exam Wednesday revealed no damage in his right knee.
Thames, who hasn't played since last Sunday's game against the Indians in Winter Haven, said Friday morning that he first noticed "something felt different" in his knee when he was taking ground balls before Wednesday's game against the Braves at Joker Marchant Stadium. He wasn't on the trip for Monday's game vs. the Yankees, and he was off Tuesday for a previously scheduled personal matter.
"Just wanted to get it checked out," Thames said. "It was bothering me, so I wanted to make sure nothing was really wrong."
An examination in Lakeland showed inflammation, but nothing structurally to worry about, so he's going to work through it. While the Tigers sent a travel squad to Port St. Lucie to face the Mets, Thames was among the larger group that stayed back in Lakeland for work. Thames hit in the batting cage and worked out in the weight room trying to strengthen the knee.
A return by Sunday would be optimal for the Tigers, who have split-squad games against the Phillies at Clearwater and at home against the Mets. Sean Casey and Chris Shelton have been starting at first base this week, with Mike Hessman playing some of the later innings.
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