July 9, 200818 yr via MLB.com Uggla set to return to lineup Thursday 07/09/2008 4:02 PM ET By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com SAN DIEGO -- Dan Uggla is ready to return. The 28-year-old All-Star second baseman said so on Wednesday morning before the Marlins faced the Padres in the series finale at PETCO Park. Uggla walked up to manager Fredi Gonzalez during a session with reporters in the dugout. After getting his manager's attention, Uggla said, "I'm good to go." Out since June 28 with a sprained left ankle, Uggla has remained on the active roster but hasn't been used. As of Wednesday, he is available for pinch-hitting duties. Uggla said he feels he is ready to return the starting lineup on Thursday when the Marlins open a four-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Asked if he can play right now, Uggla said: "I don't see why not. I'm ready." His ankle certainly looked better on Wednesday. Before the game, he sprinted under the supervision of team trainer Sean Cunningham. Uggla ran better than he had since the injury. With 23 home runs, Uggla entered Wednesday ranked third in the Major Leagues in homers, two behind leader Chase Utley of the Phillies. At the time of his injury, Uggla was pacing the big leagues in that category. The gritty second baseman, in his third season, is having a career year, on pace to shatter his personal-best 31 homers last year. He is batting .289 and also has 24 doubles and 58 RBIs. Whether Uggla starts on Thursday is up to Gonzalez. Frequently, when an injured player is cleared to play, the manager gives him an extra day off, just to make sure. Selected to the All-Star Game by a vote of his peers, Uggla has already accepted an invitation to compete in Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium. http://mlb.mlb.com/content/printer_friendl...09/c3099659.jsp
July 9, 200818 yr He said he was at about 85% after the game today. Good news none the less! WE NEED HIM! we win more games with him :lol
July 10, 200818 yr Well, he may not be back in the lineup tomorrow. They may want to be cautious but this is great news. I know I sure have missed him!
July 10, 200818 yr via MLB.com Uggla set to return to lineup Thursday 07/09/2008 4:02 PM ET By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com SAN DIEGO -- Dan Uggla is ready to return. The 28-year-old All-Star second baseman said so on Wednesday morning before the Marlins faced the Padres in the series finale at PETCO Park. Uggla walked up to manager Fredi Gonzalez during a session with reporters in the dugout. After getting his manager's attention, Uggla said, "I'm good to go." Out since June 28 with a sprained left ankle, Uggla has remained on the active roster but hasn't been used. As of Wednesday, he is available for pinch-hitting duties. Uggla said he feels he is ready to return the starting lineup on Thursday when the Marlins open a four-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Asked if he can play right now, Uggla said: "I don't see why not. I'm ready." His ankle certainly looked better on Wednesday. Before the game, he sprinted under the supervision of team trainer Sean Cunningham. Uggla ran better than he had since the injury. With 23 home runs, Uggla entered Wednesday ranked third in the Major Leagues in homers, two behind leader Chase Utley of the Phillies. At the time of his injury, Uggla was pacing the big leagues in that category. The gritty second baseman, in his third season, is having a career year, on pace to shatter his personal-best 31 homers last year. He is batting .289 and also has 24 doubles and 58 RBIs. Whether Uggla starts on Thursday is up to Gonzalez. Frequently, when an injured player is cleared to play, the manager gives him an extra day off, just to make sure. Selected to the All-Star Game by a vote of his peers, Uggla has already accepted an invitation to compete in Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium. http://mlb.mlb.com/content/printer_friendl...09/c3099659.jsp great news for dan, we could have used him for the rockies series. with uggla back that will add some punch back into the lineup. :notworthy
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