Aug 11, 2008
Story Timeline: 115 days
Twins Notes: Cuddyer, Casilla, Liriano, Everett, and KoreckyInitially scheduled to come off the disabled list today following the completion of a brief minor-league rehab assignment, Michael Cuddyer will instead be out for an additional 4-6 weeks after breaking his left foot in a Triple-A game Friday. Occupying first base with Garrett Jones at the plate, Cuddyer's jump to avoid a line drive heading in his direction proved unsuccessful as the ball hit "right smack dab in the middle of the foot" and broke the second metatarsal bone.Cuddyer hasn't ruled himself out for the remainder of the year, optimistically saying over the weekend that he's "expecting to be back" and wants to "contribute in some capacity" even if it means returning for just a handful of September games and a potential playoff run. Of course, when he landed on...
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