Friday, August 7, 2009

Harkins Placed On 21 Day Disabled List

Harkins Shelved
Could Be Out For Season

***FLASH***

In a statement released by the Knights front office today, it has announced that the leading vote getter in this years All Star voting, Ross Harkins, has been placed on the 21 Day Disabled List retroactive to July 27th.

The announcement, which coincides with Harkins absence from the Knights last few games, stated that Harkins appeared to have suffered a partial tear of rotator cuff during his last game with the Knights.

Although initial test results have not been made public, it has been confirmed that Harkins is currently in Kansas City to seek examination and advice from shoulder specialist Sandy Armstrong.

When contacted via cell phone, Harkins said that it was on a bang - bang grounder to short play that he first felt the twinge of pain that has now manifested itself into the possible season ending injury.

"Yea, it's not good" said Harkins before adding that he is for all intents, unable to throw at all. "I tried to toss a Nurf Ball during my exam and I thought my arm was going to fall off" said Harkins as he fought back tears at the tought of being placed on the PUP list.

Harkins said that he will spend the next few days in intensive rehab that will include Hay Bale tossing as part of the routine. "I don't see myself pitching again this year, but I hope to try and swing the bat if nothing else" concluded Harkins.

Reached at the Knights training complex this afternoon, team Player - Manger Bill Gubbins said that he had not talked to Harkins today but that he was aware of the situation. "We knew about this last week and although we will miss his innings, I'm confident that our bullpen will rise to the occasion."

With that said, Gubbins was seen scrolling thru his phone contact list and the call was heard...."Hey Merrill, get ready"

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