Injury report - april 5th

This injury report covers 2 weeks

ML 60 day DL


Bucky Anderson SXF 4/1/2008 AM - a journey man SP Anderson's injury (shoulder) ends his best season in years. Souix Falls had already fallen out of the AL north race so his absence is not critical.


George Cradle NY2 3/29/2008 PM - Cradle had been effective but in light action. His absence is not critical.


Julian Duran OAK 3/28/2008 PM2 - If Oakland had been challenging for a playoff slot (10 games out of a WC) this loss would have been devestating. Duran should return next year no worse for wear, though this could further increase his higher injury risk.

15 Day Disable list


Clay Buford 3/28/2008 AM and Darryl Perez 3/30/2008 AM - Pittsburg - a pair of journeyman pitchers their injuries will not impact the outcome of the season or their careers


Harold Van Hatten BAL 4/4/2008 PM2 - shoing improvement over the season Van Hatten's loss will hamper the Crabs drive for a WC. Fortunately he should miss only 3 starts and return will no ill effects.


Harry Diaz PAW - 3/29/2008 PM - Pawtuckets solid lead in the AL north should not be impact by Diaz temporary loss


Javier Cortazar JAC 4/3/2008 PM2 Joaquin Ontiveros JAC 4/3/2008 AM The injuries to Cortazar and Ontivoeros was not enough to get Max Samuel JAC 3/7/2008 PM2 off the DL. Cortazar is having a solid year as a starter and should return after missing 3 starters. Ontiveros in his 2nd year hits the DL for the 5th time in 4 years. So far the time on the DL has not impacted his career but this may only be a matter of time. Jacksons season will not be impacted by their absence as it is already "over".


Pablo James WAS 4/3/2008 PM2 - James is a marginal rookie on a weak team. His injury moght save him from a 20 loss season, but if returns as scheduled the 20 losses is a sure thing.


Theodore Springer LV 3/30/2008 PM - a "pine brother" on the outlaws his injury has little impact on his career or the Outlaws season.

There were 2 season ending injuries to potential superstars at the hi A level


Miguel Gardel RIC 3/28/2008 PM - Gardel's stress fracture wiped out a year of progress and will require major rehab in the off season if he is to progress. The hit to his health status may be the worst impact.


Elrod Granger SWB 3/23/2008 PM - Grangers hamstring injury has ended his potential as a speedster. He will now have to rely on his bat which remains a potent weapon. The impact on his future health status is the worst part of the injury and may require Scranton's budget for training and medical budget to remain high.