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Solair Wright
08-16-2006, 07:03 PM
http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story/?ID=174439&hubname=mlb

Associated Press

8/16/2006 7:27:03 PM

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers outfielder Brad Wilkerson is scheduled to have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week.

Wilkerson has been bothered by his ailing shoulder all season and hasn't played since Aug. 9. The Rangers hoped rest would help, but the injury hasn't improved.

He is slated to have surgery in California next Tuesday, Texas general manager Jon Daniels said Wednesday.

Wilkerson was acquired from Washington in a four-player trade that sent all-star Alfonso Soriano to the Nationals last December. Wilkerson batted .222 this season with 14 homers and 44 RBIs in 95 games. He also struck out a team-high 116 times.

TheJourneyman
08-16-2006, 07:17 PM
Thank God.

Blackout
08-16-2006, 07:58 PM
was he really worth soriano?

MY.RANGERS
08-16-2006, 08:31 PM
If Lee's not coming back and if Wilk is going to be here next year I just hope Wilk will be able to get healthy and put up better numbers next year.
I think he is somewhat of a better player then he showed this year. I know he has been hurt so I will give him that. if he is in the plans for next year I hope this surgery will help.

Texas Rangers
08-16-2006, 10:03 PM
lets be serious, the chances of wilkerson being back with the rangers next season are slim to none. He will be dealt for sure. Lee will sign again i think. He likes this area a lot.

MY.RANGERS
08-17-2006, 04:49 PM
On both counts I sure hope you are right. T.R.
that was a big IF I was using. just in case things go the other way I was looking for some type of hope for down the road.