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Moriarty9 · 10-11-2009, 11:08 PM

Harris fractures foot
Nomar called up to play second
April 28, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal confirmed today that infielder Brendan Harris fractured his right foot playing against the Minnesota Twins last night, and that Nomar Garciaparra will take his place in the lineup tonight.

Harris was placed on the 60-day disabled list and is not expected to return until early July at the soonest. In 20 games this year, Harris hit .237 with three home runs and 14 RBI with 13 runs scored

Garciaparra is a seven-time All Star who has struggled whose career has been derailed by several injuries over the last few seasons. A career .296 hitter with 201 home runs, Garciaparra signed a minor league deal with the Devil Rays this winter and had been playing in AAA. In 25 games with Akron, Tampa Bay's AAA affiliate, he hit .316 with 13 RBI and 14 runs scored. He will take over as the Devil Rays starting second baseman, even though he has spent much of the last couple seasons at corner infield positions after a number of years at shortstop.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Harris fractures foot Nomar called up to play second April 28, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS — Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Christian O'Neal confirmed today that infielder Brendan Harris fractured his right foot playing against the Minnesota Twins last night, and that Nomar Garciaparra will take his place in the lineup tonight. Harris was placed on the 60-day disabled list and is not expected to return until early July at the soonest. In 20 games this year, Harris hit .237 with three home runs and 14 RBI with 13 runs scored Garciaparra is a seven-time All Star who has struggled whose career has been derailed by several injuries over the last few seasons. A career .296 hitter with 201 home runs, Garciaparra signed a minor league deal with the Devil Rays this winter and had been playing in AAA. In 25 games with Akron, Tampa Bay's AAA affiliate, he hit .316 with 13 RBI and 14 runs scored. He will take over as the Devil Rays starting second baseman, even though he has spent much of the last couple seasons at corner infield positions after a number of years at shortstop.