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Article: Glaus hoping he can return in stretch run
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- Daily Breeze
- Article date:
- May 19, 2004
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Troy Glaus said his determination to play the most meaningful
games with the Angels in September and October prompted his decision
on Monday to undergo what might be season-ending shoulder surgery on
Friday.
Speaking with the media one day after he dropped the bomb on his
teammates, Glaus said he has experienced increasing pain in his
shoulder since aggravating the old injury while diving for a ground
ball 2 1/2 weeks ago in Minnesota.
"The hope is to be back in September," Glaus said. "I made the
decision to do it right now so when the team goes down the stretch
and into the playoffs, I'll be ready to play.
"It comes down to a pain issue and the issue of injury. I need to
get it fixed."
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