NALB - 2010 Spring Training

K. Fields
2011-08-05T19:11:44-04:00
Baseball

In League 1, the Brooklyn Knights (14-10) and St. Rock Mudcats (14-10) led the way in Division 1. In Division 2, it was the world champion Nashville Firecats (15-9) and the surprising Dunedin Otters (15-9) with the best records. In Division 2, the Quebeck Sky Chiefs (16-8) and Richmond Slam (14-10) led their respective divisions.

Key injuries in spring training:
Brooklyn Knights: MR Carl Hatton tore a back muscle on the first day of spring training. He's expected to miss about 4 months.
Brooklyn Knights: C Ted Pollet was injured while sliding into a base. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks with a fractured hand.
Brooklyn Knights: MR Mario Rivera was injured while pitching. A torn labrum (Shoulder) will cause him to miss about 4 months.
Cornfield Axemen: SP Billy Martinez experienced a partially torn labrum while pitching. He's expected to miss about 3-4 months.
Dayton Grizzlies: CF Jim Stoneman strained his hamstring running down a fly ball. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks.
Key West Corals: SP Ronaldo Mijangos suffered a torn UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament). He will need Tommy John surgery and will miss at least 12 months.
Las Vegas Luck: MR Marcos Amaya will miss about 4-5 months due to a torn rotator cuff.
Luisville Beasts: 2B Tony Fitzgerald broke his kneecap and will miss about 7 months.
Nashville Firecats: MR Steve Towell left the game with a sore shoulder. He's expected to miss about 8 weeks.
St. James Crusaders: RF Merkin Sartuche strained a hamstring and will miss about 6-7 weeks.
Stade Maples: 1B James Maguire tore his hamstring while running the bases. He will be out for about 2 months.
Stade Maples: 2B Gene Anson was injured in a collision at a base. A partially torn labrum will keep him out of the lineup for 6 weeks.
Washington Allies: RF Gus English was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: partially torn labrum. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.