posted August 21, 2007
) Photo by Tim Evearitt (file photo) Chuck James Click to enlarge photo. |
After watching Edgar Renteria successfully maneuver himself through the same figure-8 drills that had caused his right ankle discomfort on Friday, Cox gladly announced that he plans to have the veteran shortstop back in the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
It's not as though James' status changed much since Monday, when the Braves announced that they'd likely have him skip just one start. But realizing that it might be beneficial to provide him an extra week to rest his inflamed left rotator cuff, they opted to disable the 25-year-old, who will be eligible for activation on Sept. 1. By doing so they opened a roster spot for Tuesday's starting pitcher, Jo-Jo Reyes.
Renteria has become all too familiar with the frustrations caused by being sidelined and relegated to daily rehab.
Renteria admits that his right ankle and his back, which has bothered him for a few years, still aren't 100 percent. But still the Braves are confident that he'll be able to provide the same type of consistent production that he has throughout this season.
Entering Tuesday's game, the Braves had only lost a half-game in the National League East in Renteria's absence. But they also had gained a half-game in the Wild Card chase.
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From MLB.com
) Photo by Tim Evearitt (file photo) Edgar Renteria Click to enlarge photo. |
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