Monday, April 03, 2006
Notes: Giles avoids another crisis
03/16/2006
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- This has been a trying month for Marcus Giles. Having already overcome the stress created by the premature birth of his daughter, he spent part of this week concerned he might have seriously injured his right shoulder.
But after awaking on Thursday and feeling less discomfort, Giles' fears were relieved. He's now confident that he'll return to the Braves' lineup by the start of next week.
"It's definitely much better today than it was yesterday," Giles said. "I don't see any reason why I wouldn't be ready by Monday."
Giles exited Tuesday night's game after striking out in the first inning against Roy Oswalt. As the veteran second baseman attempted to swing at a very hittable 3-2 fastball, the shoulder discomfort prevented him from being able to turn his right wrist. He says he missed the pitch by about 18 inches.
"I've had my share of shoulder problems and this was a little more painful than just a sore shoulder," Giles said.
After examining Giles and putting him through some rehab, the Braves believe he simply has some inflammation in his shoulder. It could have been caused by him trying to work too hard while attempting to make up for the time he was away from camp.
While tending to his wife, Tracy, and newest daughter, Sawyur Rae, Giles was away from camp from Feb. 24-March 6. Before playing in his first Grapefruit League game, he spent a number of hours throwing and taking swings in the batting cage.
"I think it was just too much too soon," Giles said, echoing the belief of Braves manager Bobby Cox.
Giles, who has just one hit in 12 at-bats this spring, will continue strengthening the shoulder, and he doesn't want to rush back into action. Even if he misses this weekend, Giles will still have a chance to play in at least 10 exhibition games before the regular season begins.
Once he returns to action, Giles must put a lot of focus on his new role as the club's leadoff hitter. In addition, he'll need to get better acquainted with shortstop Edgar Renteria, his new double-play partner.
"I just need to make sure right now so that when I come back, I can play every day the rest of the spring," Giles said.
Potential new owners: Two different Atlanta businessmen have shown a definite interest in potentially purchasing the Braves.
According to Thursday's edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lew Dickey Jr. and Ron Terwilliger have both been approved by Major League Baseball to begin negotiations with Time Warner, which put the club up for sale in December.
Dickey's family owns and operates a number of radio stations, including Atlanta's WCNN-AM (680 The Fan), throughout the United States. His brother, David Dickey, confirmed the family's interest to the AJC .
Terwilliger is the chairman and chief executive of Trammell Crow Residential, which is one of the nation's leaders in the construction of multifamily housing.
The report also said the Liberty Media, which owns four percent of Time Warner, has shown interest in purchasing the team.
It's believed that Time Warner is seeking at least $400 million for the Braves.
More injury updates: Because of a couple of minor injuries to players other than Giles, Cox took just two regulars (Adam LaRoche and Brian McCann) to Port St. Lucie for Thursday night's game against the Mets.
Along with Giles, Wilson Betemit is also expected to miss the next few days while resting his strained right rib cage. Ryan Langerhans (sore back) and Kelly Johnson (sore wrist) may return to the lineup sooner.
Blaine Boyer, who experienced no discomfort in his shoulder while facing live hitters for the first time on Tuesday, is expected to throw again on Friday. He hasn't experienced anything other than normal soreness the past two days.
Source: http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- This has been a trying month for Marcus Giles. Having already overcome the stress created by the premature birth of his daughter, he spent part of this week concerned he might have seriously injured his right shoulder.
But after awaking on Thursday and feeling less discomfort, Giles' fears were relieved. He's now confident that he'll return to the Braves' lineup by the start of next week.
"It's definitely much better today than it was yesterday," Giles said. "I don't see any reason why I wouldn't be ready by Monday."
Giles exited Tuesday night's game after striking out in the first inning against Roy Oswalt. As the veteran second baseman attempted to swing at a very hittable 3-2 fastball, the shoulder discomfort prevented him from being able to turn his right wrist. He says he missed the pitch by about 18 inches.
"I've had my share of shoulder problems and this was a little more painful than just a sore shoulder," Giles said.
After examining Giles and putting him through some rehab, the Braves believe he simply has some inflammation in his shoulder. It could have been caused by him trying to work too hard while attempting to make up for the time he was away from camp.
While tending to his wife, Tracy, and newest daughter, Sawyur Rae, Giles was away from camp from Feb. 24-March 6. Before playing in his first Grapefruit League game, he spent a number of hours throwing and taking swings in the batting cage.
"I think it was just too much too soon," Giles said, echoing the belief of Braves manager Bobby Cox.
Giles, who has just one hit in 12 at-bats this spring, will continue strengthening the shoulder, and he doesn't want to rush back into action. Even if he misses this weekend, Giles will still have a chance to play in at least 10 exhibition games before the regular season begins.
Once he returns to action, Giles must put a lot of focus on his new role as the club's leadoff hitter. In addition, he'll need to get better acquainted with shortstop Edgar Renteria, his new double-play partner.
"I just need to make sure right now so that when I come back, I can play every day the rest of the spring," Giles said.
Potential new owners: Two different Atlanta businessmen have shown a definite interest in potentially purchasing the Braves.
According to Thursday's edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lew Dickey Jr. and Ron Terwilliger have both been approved by Major League Baseball to begin negotiations with Time Warner, which put the club up for sale in December.
Dickey's family owns and operates a number of radio stations, including Atlanta's WCNN-AM (680 The Fan), throughout the United States. His brother, David Dickey, confirmed the family's interest to the AJC .
Terwilliger is the chairman and chief executive of Trammell Crow Residential, which is one of the nation's leaders in the construction of multifamily housing.
The report also said the Liberty Media, which owns four percent of Time Warner, has shown interest in purchasing the team.
It's believed that Time Warner is seeking at least $400 million for the Braves.
More injury updates: Because of a couple of minor injuries to players other than Giles, Cox took just two regulars (Adam LaRoche and Brian McCann) to Port St. Lucie for Thursday night's game against the Mets.
Along with Giles, Wilson Betemit is also expected to miss the next few days while resting his strained right rib cage. Ryan Langerhans (sore back) and Kelly Johnson (sore wrist) may return to the lineup sooner.
Blaine Boyer, who experienced no discomfort in his shoulder while facing live hitters for the first time on Tuesday, is expected to throw again on Friday. He hasn't experienced anything other than normal soreness the past two days.
Source: http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/
