Sunday, March 19, 2006
Texas SP Adam Eaton Struck by Comebacker
Texas Rangers No. 2 starter Adam Eaton underwent a doctor's examination and was awaiting precautionary X-rays after leaving Sunday's game in Mesa, Ariz., in the bottom of the second inning. Eaton was struck by a punishing liner off the bat of the Cubs reserve outfielder Marquis Grissom, and left under his own power but appeared to be in great pain. The ball appeared to strike Eaton on or near the bicep of his throwing arm. There was no immediate word on the seriousness of the injury.
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Doctor X -- the 'Baseball Medic' -- is an anonymous U.S. government trauma specialist with a Duke University sports medicine background and more than 20 years experience in emergency medicine. From time to time he considers MLB rumors, events and news reports as they pertain to baseball players' injuries, illnesses and various other disabilities, both on the field and off.
MLB Rumors editor Greg Fieg is a former sports news editor and award-winning writer whose bylines have appeared on the wires of the Associated Press and in numerous publications, including San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Light, Houston Chronicle and Philadelphia Bulletin. He formerly was posted in various positions on the U.S.-Mexican border with Freedom Newspapers, and was a regular, independent contributor to United Press International.