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Article: Orioles Use Caution With Erickson; Swelling Behind Elbow Leaves Him Day-to-Day
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- The Washington Post
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- February 26, 2000
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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Scott Erickson has not thrown in
four days because of soreness and swelling behind his right elbow.
Although the Orioles are calling it a "minor" problem unrelated to
Erickson's forearm problems last October, it could cut into
Erickson's spring schedule if he is unable to throw again soon.
"The doctors examined him, and their recommendation was to shut
him down," Manager Mike Hargrove said. "We don't think it's anything
major. But we're just trying to be cautious. . . . We're not putting
any timetable on it. It's one of those day-to-day deals."
"It's not even worth getting into," said Erickson, one of the
team's most durable pitchers. "We're just going to wait ...