Navarro's status uncertain
C Dioner Navarro's availability for Wednesday's game won''t be known until sometime this afternoon.
Navarro removed himself from Tuesday's game in the sixth inning due to cramping in both hamstrings.
Navarro was receiving extensive treatment after the game, and through team spokesman Chris Costello said: “I don’t know if I’ll be able to play (tonight). This is a day-to-day thing. I felt a little tightness and I’d rather come out before making it worse.’’
If Navarro were to miss more than a game or two, the Rays might need to add a backup, with veteran Mike DiFelice, who has been playing at Triple-A, the most likely. John Jaso would be another option.
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Bring DiFelice up and start him instead of Riggans. They will hit about the same, and DiFelice is much better defensively.
Posted by: Alex | August 27, 2008 at 05:15 PM
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Posted by: Shawn Riggans | August 27, 2008 at 04:56 PM
I'm fine with that if he promises not to fart.
Posted by: Tussin | August 27, 2008 at 04:43 PM
I'm never firing another perfect throw to that bum.
Posted by: Ben Zobrist | August 27, 2008 at 04:42 PM
We can handle Riggans starting every day.
Posted by: The Rest of the American League | August 27, 2008 at 04:36 PM
rub some 'tussin on it ... haha classic
Posted by: mo | August 27, 2008 at 04:06 PM
it is gut check time,for the team and the fans.saddle-up troops
Posted by: GO RAYS | August 27, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Hey AnnieRonev,
I don't speak spanish... Did you just ask him to pet your schnauzer?
Posted by: NINJA | August 27, 2008 at 01:30 PM
I agree with Caleb. Riggans swings at everything he sees. I lost 5 dollars on his first pitch yesterday when he watched it go by just out of the strike zone. He made up for it by swinging at the next four pitches... fouling 1 off.
Idiot. And the nubber from left field that cost us a sweep of the white sox?!?!? come on...
Posted by: Ray F | August 27, 2008 at 01:12 PM
what's next? turf toe?
Posted by: Tom | August 27, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Oh no....please not Navi too - Riggans wont cut it.
Posted by: Terri | August 27, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Navi has been showing signs that he is fatigued for several weeks. Is it conditioning or has Joe simply not platooned Riggans enough and Navi is burned out?
Posted by: Dave | August 27, 2008 at 11:20 AM
What Navi needs is more COWBELL!!!
Posted by: Will Ferrell | August 27, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Hey Dioner,
You are in our thoughts n prayers.
Get well ASAP. Always say a prayer.
Go NAVI, go RAYS
hugs n whisker kisses,
annieroney n paco mini schnauzer
Posted by: AnnieRoney | August 27, 2008 at 10:34 AM
We need him down the stretch for sure. He did not look sharp last night (and it resulted in a run when the runner advanced to third in the first inning). Take however long he needs to get better. We need now, but more so against the Sox when each game is worth a full point in the standings.
Posted by: 9equals8.com | August 27, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Maybe he had too much rest?
Posted by: jeff | August 27, 2008 at 09:21 AM
A hurt Navarro is better then a healthy Riggans.
Posted by: Caleb | August 27, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Get some DMSO, rub it in, back tomorrow.
Posted by: MD | August 27, 2008 at 02:20 AM
Come on, Navi, we need you. Rub some dirt on it. Walk it off. Pour some 'Tussin on it.
Posted by: Amanda | August 27, 2008 at 12:20 AM