Vladimir Guerrero Will Only Serve As a DH Upon Return

by Tom FornelliFiled under: Angels, AL West, MLB InjuriesThe Angels came into the 2009 season fully intending on using Vladimir Guerrero more as a designated hitter than a right fielder. This was due to the fact that at 34 years of age, Guerrero was a lot more likely to be injured if he had to play in the field every day, so regardless of whether he liked it or not this was Vlad's new reality.Guerrero is currently on the disabled list because of strained muscle behind his left knee and a strained hamstring in the same leg. An injury he sustained while making a play in right field back on July 7th, one of only two games in which Guerrero had seen any action in the field this year. So it's not exactly a surprise that Mike Scioscia doesn't plan on using Vlad as anything but a designated hitter when he returns.Vladimir Guerrero Will Only Serve As a DH Upon Return originally appeared on Fanhouse MLB Blog on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:22:00 EDT . Please see our terms for use of f...