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Royals 2B Giavotella has hip surgery

Found October 21, 2011 on Fox Sports:
PLAYERS: Johnny Giavotella,  Jesse Chavez
TEAMS: Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals say second baseman Johnny Giavotella has undergone arthroscopic surgery to correct a cartilage tear in his right hip. The surgery was performed Thursday by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo. The team said Friday that the recovery time is typically 10-12 weeks and Giavotella is expected to be available for the start of spring training in February. The Royals also said right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez was claimed on outright waivers by Toronto after he was designated for assignment by the Royals on Oct. 11.
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