среда, 14 марта 2012 г.

Ripken may need back surgery

CW-30 Cal Ripken is convinced his second stint on the disabledlist this season will last no longer than the required 15 days, buthe admitted offseason surgery might be an option if his ailing backcontinues to be a problem.

The 17-time All-Star received a cortisone shot to alleviate thepain caused by back spasms. He was walking gingerly in the BaltimoreOrioles' clubhouse Thursday afternoon, dressed in street clothes.

"I have every reason to believe the smartest thing is to get theinflammation out of there, continue to do the exercises and then goback and play," he said. "I have every confidence that I'll be readyto step back in after that time is up with a better …

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