Manuel says that Escobar will likely start season on DL Comment February 28 Newark Star-Ledger "Kelvim Escobar's bid to become the Mets' setup man this spring appears over before it started. Escobar hasn't been throwing in camp because of what he described as weakness in his right shoulder. And manager Jerry Manuel said Saturday he doubts Escobar can be a contributor in any capacity at the start of the season. "I don't see it right now," Manuel said. "Hopefully I'm wrong, but that I don't see." That means Escobar will likely start the year on the disabled list.
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