Posted 12:08 PM by Sean
In other news, both the L.A. Times and MLB.com carry stories today about Erstad's lack of progress with the tendinitis that's kept him out of the lineup for several weeks now. Scioscia is described in both articles as doubtful that the club will look outside the organization for a replacement - i.e., there will be no trade for anyone who could fill the role more ably than Owens or DaVanon. Either one of these guys steps up, the way Orlando Palmeiro did last year when Salmon was out, or we struggle along without a productive center fielder.