Article: HOBBLED BUCKNER ESCAPES DISABLED LIST

CLEVELAND - Like an old soap opera, the saga of Bill Buckner continues. Will he play? Can he play? Should he be on the 15-day disabled list?

Buckner rejoined the club last night and was on the bench for Boston's 8-7 loss in the opener of a three-game series against the Indians. But when he can play, or whether he can play, remained up in the air because Buckner is still bothered by a bruised right hip.

Originally, manager John McNamara wanted to put his veteran first baseman on the disabled list. He had gotten a report that Buckner took only three swings in early batting practice and stopped. Talks with his oft-injured first baseman also influenced McNamara.

But that was before ...

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