PLAYING TIME: Drew unlikely to return by Opening Day
Mar 3 2012
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Bloomquist, McDonald could see more PT with Drew sidelined
Spring training reports indicate that Stephen Drew (SS, ARI) is coming along slowly in his return from season-ending surgery following a July ankle fracture. Drew is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, and could miss a sizable early chunk of the season.
Competing for playing time in his absence are veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist (SS/OF, ARI) and venerable good-field, no-hit infielder John McDonald (SS/2B/3B, ARI):
2011 AB BA xBA OPS bb% ct% PX G/L/F Spd SBO% HR/SB ==== === ==== ==== ==== === === == ======== === ==== ===== Bloomquist 350 .266 .273 .651 6 85 50 49/25/26 118 30% ...
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