Matsui strains hammy

[jacksonianmarch]

Matsui downplayed it, but with Damon hurting and with the yankees only having one reserve OFer, they had to make the move. His MRI showed some blood behind the muscle, which is typical for some muscle pulls, but he should be fine for a return in 15 days.

[yankees228]

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

Matsui downplayed it, but with Damon hurting and with the yankees only having one reserve OFer, they had to make the move. His MRI showed some blood behind the muscle, which is typical for some muscle pulls, but he should be fine for a return in 15 days.

Agreed. At this point in the season there is no reason to take chances. Apparently Damon will start tomorrow, despite the turf.

[jacksonianmarch]

Originally Posted by yankees228

Agreed. At this point in the season there is no reason to take chances. Apparently Damon will start tomorrow, despite the turf.

Damon was fine to start tonight.

[yankees228]

Yeah, but they were saying on the postgame that Damon has thought about the problems that might occur by playing on the turf in Minnesota, and the expansive outfield in Oakland. But with Matsui out, it's probably safe to say Damon will be in the lineup tomorrow.

[jacksonianmarch]

Originally Posted by yankees228

Yeah, but they were saying on the postgame that Damon has thought about the problems that might occur by playing on the turf in Minnesota, and the expansive outfield in Oakland. But with Matsui out, it's probably safe to say Damon will be in the lineup tomorrow.

we should put him in LF then. Cabrera is serviceable in CF these days and I like his arm a whole lot better.

[yankees228]

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

we should put him in LF then. Cabrera is serviceable in CF these days and I like his arm a whole lot better.

Hmm, that's not a bad idea, I wonder if Torre would consider it. I would imagine Johnny would say he's OK to play in CF though.