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Maddux Back In L.A. Pennant Race
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Published: August 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Greg Maddux is back in Los Angeles for another stretch drive.
The Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Maddux and received cash from San Diego. The Padres will get two minor-league players to be named or cash.
The 42-year-old first came to the Dodgers late in the 2006 season, when he went 6-3 with a 3.30 ERA in 12 starts to help them win a wild-card berth.
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, who put together the trade that sent Cesar Izturis to the Chicago Cubs and brought Maddux to Los Angeles on July 31, 2006, obviously was pleased to have him back.
"It's very rare that you get the opportunity to add a pitcher like Greg even one time, let alone twice," Colletti said in a statement. "He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time and we've already seen what he can add."
Maddux is 6-9 with a 3.99 ERA this season, and has 353 career victories. His record with last-place San Diego this season includes 11 no-decisions.
RANGERS: All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler might be able to avoid season-ending surgery for a sports hernia after receiving an encouraging diagnosis from a specialist Tuesday.
Kinsler was examined by John Preskitt at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Kinsler said the doctor told him there was probably no torn muscle in the left side of his groin area.
Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, and he will be examined again in a week. If he shows progress, there's a chance he could return to the lineup at the end of his DL stint.
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