Yea...that happens, and not just baseball.
Like in hockey, injuries will happen to everyone and every team
but there are times when it just seems the Universe HATES your team
and everyone goes down with serious injuries that take forever to rehab.
Speaking of injuries...news and notes from The Detroit News...
Injured Texas Ranger catcher Geovany Soto is free on bond after a Wednesday night arrest for
possession of marijuana under two ounces, police said.
Soto, 31, was stopped about 10 p.m. by a patrol officer who found the illegal substance inside his vehicle, said Grapevine, Texas police spokesman said.
Soto posted a $500 bond Thursday morning.
The case has been turned over to the district attorney's office.
"I am embarrassed (I ask...Why? Fuck it dude, it's just weed...) and would like to apologize to my family, the Rangers organization, and our fans that I was taken in on this charge," Soto said in a written statement released by the Rangers.
In the statement, the Rangers said they have notified Major League Baseball. Marijuana is a "drug of abuse" under the baseball's Joint Drug Agreement, but players are not tested for it.
Players found using or suspected of using marijuana will be referred to a treatment board, which will determine if a treatment program is necessary.
"We have spoken to Geovany, and he has apologized and expressed deep embarrassment for the situation," the club said in its statement.
Soto had been transferred to Frisco to continue his injury rehabilitation assignment. Soto, who has been on the disabled list all season after surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee, began the assignment July 4 at Triple-A Round Rock.
He batted .245 with nine home runs and 22 RBIs in 2013.
Around the horn
... Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy will replace injured Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as the National League’s starter for Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
The commissioner’s office said that the Diamondbacks Miguel Montero will fill Molina’s roster spot for the NL.
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The Yankees obtained left-hander Jeff Francis from the A’s for a player to be named and cash.
... The Reds put second baseman Brandon Phillips on the 15-day DL following surgery for a torn ligament in his left thumb. He’s expected to miss six weeks.
... The Rockies activated outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and optioned right-hander Jair Jurrjens to Colorado Springs.
... The Rays activated shortstop Yunel Escobar from the DL.
... The Mariners placed outfielder Michael Saunders (strained oblique) on the 15-day DL and recalled first baseman Justin Smoak from Tacoma.
... The Cardinals claimed veteran catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the Indians.
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The Orioles put right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez (sprained ankle) on the 15-day DL.
... The Royals activated outfielder Nori Aoki from the DL and optioned infielder Christian Colon to Omaha.
... The Blue Jays placed first baseman Adam Lind (broken foot) on the 15-day DL and recalled Dan Johnson from Buffalo. The team also designated right-hander Bobby Korecky for assignment.
... The Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Mark Trumbo from the 15-day DL and optioned outfielder Roger Kieschnick to Reno.
... The Cubs activated second baseman Darwin Barney from the paternity list and recalled left-handed reliever Zac Rosscup from Triple-A Iowa.
... The White Sox reached a deal with left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon, the No. 3 pick in the draft, on a minor league contract that includes a nearly $6.6 million signing bonus.
Outfielder Michael Conforto, selected 10th overall last month, has signed with the Mets and receives a $2,970,800 bonus — the assigned value for his draft slot.
From The Detroit News:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2014 ... z37GfQVY1I