[USML Announce] Fish Fried By Hunter

[Brad Jansen]

ITEM:
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Pitcher Tommy Hunter, who was supposed to be in the
Opening Day rotation, will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a
strained right groin muscle. The injury once again leaves the Rangers
scrambling to fill the back end of their pitching staff.

Hunter injured the muscle during Thursday's outing against the Reds
and an MRI showed it to be a Grade 2 or moderate strain. Hunter is
scheduled to return to Arlington to receive a blood platelet injection
on Monday to help speed the recovery.

He will begin the season on the disabled list and the Rangers estimate
he will need at least six weeks of recovery time


LOSER: With starting pitching still strong with aces King Felix and
Dan Haren and competent arms Wade Davis and C.J. Wilson, along with
replacement hurler Michael Kirkman waiting in the wings, Hunter's
injury is a MERE GLANCING BLOW.

WINNER: Riptorns. Neftali Feliz still team closer, now matter what
happens to Rangers' starting rotation. Trendline remains POSITIVE.