UNHWildCats
August 11th, 2008, 08:32 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays placed rookie All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of a right wrist fracture, the second major blow to the team’s surprising first-place run in as many days.
Two-time All-Star and four-time AL stolen base champion Carl Crawford went on the DL with a right hand injury on Sunday, meaning the Rays face the challenge of staying on top of the division for at least two weeks without two of their best offensive and defensive players.
“Obviously it’s a tough situation, but this team has shown great perseverance all year and I expect it will continue,” vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said during a conference call.
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Two-time All-Star and four-time AL stolen base champion Carl Crawford went on the DL with a right hand injury on Sunday, meaning the Rays face the challenge of staying on top of the division for at least two weeks without two of their best offensive and defensive players.
“Obviously it’s a tough situation, but this team has shown great perseverance all year and I expect it will continue,” vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said during a conference call.
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26145371/