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Article: La Russa extra-careful with Pujols
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- June 8, 2004
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La Russa extra-careful with Pujols
Associated Press
Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Albert Pujols might be available to pinch hit after getting
treatment on his sore left hamstring Monday, but St. Louis Cardinals
manager Tony La Russa said he would try to avoid using his first
baseman.
Before the Cardinals opened a series against the Chicago Cubs, La
Russa said, "Is there a situation where he could pinch hit, depending
on how he feels? The answer is probably yes. Are we going to try and
avoid using him? Absolutely."
John Mabry played first in Pujols' place as the Cardinals won, 4-
3, at Wrigley Field.
Pujols was hurt Sunday while running the bases against Houston.
"He did not feel like it was ...