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Wang Foot Injury

Found June 15, 2008 on The Chuck Knoblog:
PLAYERS: Chien-Ming Wang,  Joe Girardi
TEAMS: New York Yankees

COME ON. From Pete Abe "We're saying it's a sprained foot," Joe Girardi said. The manager said the injury was to Wang's foot, not his Achilles tendon or ankle. They would not say whether he had a fracture. More Info "I feel sore. The doctors say I have to go to get an MRI tomorrow.Of course I'm disappointed. And on Tuesday, when I know more, I will talk." Also, Girardi said he would "be shocked" if Wang makes his next start. Just what the Yankees needed
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