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Hurdle Downplays Controversy

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The Associated Press

Published: October 5, 2007

PHILADELPHIA - Rockies manager Clint Hurdle downplayed video that showed closer Manny Corpas pouring liquid on his body in the bullpen before pitching against Philadelphia in Game 1 of their NL playoff series.

Corpas was caught by TBS cameras Wednesday taking a sip of a liquid out of a cup, then pouring some down the back of his neck and all over the front of his jersey. Corpas, who earned the save in Colorado's 4-2 win, patted his chest and rubbed his fingers before throwing a pitch.

'I still haven't looked at the tape, so I still don't know what happened,' Hurdle said Thursday before Game 2. 'Until I get further direction from somebody else, I think we'll handle it internally.'

Because the Rockies wear black road jerseys, any wet spots would have been difficult to detect. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he had nothing to say about Corpas' actions.

Also, the Rockies voted a full playoff share for the widow of minor-league coach Mike Coolbaugh, killed by a line drive this season while coaching first.

BREWERS: Catcher Johnny Estrada was scheduled to have surgery Thursday to repair a torn medial meniscus in his left knee.

PADRES: Right fielder Brian Giles had microfracture surgery on his right knee, which he hurt in mid-April.

TIGERS: Designated hitter Gary Sheffield will have shoulder surgery Monday, but he is expected to be ready for spring training.

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