Ever had an injury so unbelievable or embarrassing that you're afraid to tell people what happened? You're in good company. Check out this list of injuries picked up by major leaguers (link thanks to All Your Base Are Belong to Rios). Here's my favorites:
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Outfielder Vince Coleman missed the entire 1985 World Series after being rolled up in the tarp machine at Busch Stadium
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Seriously? You know you're in trouble defensively when your outfielders can't outrun the tarp machine. No wonder the Cards lost that series...
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Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro was injured while shaking hands.
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This provides a new excuse for ballplayers uncomfortable around the public.
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John Smoltz burned his chest while ironing the shirt he was wearing.
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Proving you don't need to be too smart to be a good pitcher.
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Carlos Zambrano was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after spending as many as five hours daily on the Internet.
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Those intertubes can be pretty deadly.
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Catcher Brent Mayne missed an entire month in the 2002 season because he turned his head to check traffic as he was crossing the street - and wrenched his back.
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See, looking both ways can be harmful!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
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