BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Kruk Says He’s Ready to Play

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman John Kruk, undergoing treatment for testicular cancer, said he felt ready to play in the home opener today against Colorado. Kruk said he would meet with general manager Lee Thomas and manager Jim Fregosi after he undergoes a radiation treatment this morning.

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Michael Jordan, hitless in seven at-bats with five strikeouts in his first two games, went two for four in the Birmingham Barons’ 7-1 loss to Knoxville at Hoover, Ala. Jordan got half of his team’s hits.