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Gonzalez giving his all to make Indians' roster

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Erik Gonzalez looked down at his right foot, saw that it was pointing in an unusual direction, and the worst possible thought crossed his mind.

The Indians' utility infielder had just raced to second base on a wild pitch against the Angels and slid awkwardly in the bag. He immediately felt a sharp pain in his leg.

"I'm thinking, 'Oh no, it's my knee,'" Gonzalez said in Spanish. "I was really scared, but then I got up and it didn't hurt too badly. My leg is still a little sore today, but I'm fine.