Posada needs at least 5 weeks
Jorge Posada stood in front of his locker, his right shoulder wrapped in bandages following treatment.
The good news was the New York Yankees catcher didn’t need an operation now. The bad news was that he will be sidelined for at least five weeks.
Posada said he has inflammation of the rotator cuff, but the condition of his labrum was unchanged from a scan taken during the off-season.
“All the doctors agree,” he said. “It just needs rest.”
Posada last played last Saturday in Cleveland and the five-time All-Star is on the disabled list for the first time in his career.
Clemens may file suit
Roger Clemens’ lawyer said he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit following a wave of unpleasant publicity in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women.
Clemens, a married father of four, has been linked by the New York Daily News to country singer Mindy McCready, former Manhattan bartender Angela Moyer and Paulette Dean Daly, a former wife of champion golfer John Daly.
Schilling to throw soon
The Red Sox and Curt Schilling may soon find out whether they made the right decision in rehabilitating the right-hander’s ailing shoulder.
The 41-year-old Schilling, who’s been out since the start of spring training, hopes to begin throwing for the first time soon, although no timetable has been set.
Clearing the bases
Manager Bobby Cox said that John Smoltz is likely to return as Atlanta’s closer when he comes off the disabled list. … Former All-Star closer Derrick Turnbow was cut by the Milwaukee Brewers. … Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo might need surgery after tearing a ligament in his right knee Thursday. … Announcer Bobby Murcer was back in the TV booth for the Yankees’ game against Seattle and feeling better after a brain biopsy in early March. … Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire will miss the three-game weekend series against Detroit after his older brother died suddenly at his Oklahoma home. The cause of death was not announced.