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Sanchez unsure he'll be ready to go by Opening Day

Associated Press

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased infielder Luis Rivas' contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and will start him at second base on Opening Day if Freddy Sanchez's sore shoulder isn't better. Right now, Sanchez's shoulder isn't improving, and it's becoming a bigger worry to the Pirates as the season draws closer and he still can't play defensively. Sanchez, an NL All-Star the last two seasons, has played only twice in the field this spring because of recurring right ...

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