08-24-2009, 08:40 PM
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"I don't think anyone expects good news," said fellow starter Mike Pelfrey. New outfielder Jeff Francoeur concurred with that sentiment, adding that he thinks surgery is in the cards. Santana has already been scratched from his next scheduled start and it sure doesn't sound like he'll be returning this year. The left-hander will be examined by a specialist Tuesday before any decisions are made.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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There is literally but one team in baseball that has had worse luck this year than the Cubs. And it's the Mets.
"I don't think anyone expects good news," said fellow starter Mike Pelfrey. New outfielder Jeff Francoeur concurred with that sentiment, adding that he thinks surgery is in the cards. Santana has already been scratched from his next scheduled start and it sure doesn't sound like he'll be returning this year. The left-hander will be examined by a specialist Tuesday before any decisions are made.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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There is literally but one team in baseball that has had worse luck this year than the Cubs. And it's the Mets.
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