Garciaparra to Test His Achilles’ Tendon
Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra will test his ailing right Achilles’ tendon today before the team decides if he can make his 2004 debut against the San Diego Padres.
General Manager Theo Epstein said Monday that he was not ready to activate the All-Star shortstop from the disabled list.
“He worked out today and everything went fine. We have nothing to announce at this time,” Epstein said. “We’re very, very close. But we’re not there yet.”
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Edgar Renteria of the St. Louis Cardinals overtook Adam Everett of the Houston Astros for the lead among National League shortstops in voting for next month’s All-Star game.
Leaders remained unchanged at other positions.
On track to be elected to the starting lineup are New York Met catcher Mike Piazza (621,524), St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols (564,687), Houston second baseman Jeff Kent (627,182) and St. Louis third baseman Scott Rolen (596,823).
Barry Bonds (797,102) of San Francisco, Sammy Sosa (681,400) of Chicago and Ken Griffey Jr. (502,077) of Cincinnati lead outfielders.
From Associated Press
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