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Padres: Infield Injuries Reveal Lack of Organizational Depth

When Alexei Ramirez limped into second base after hitting a run-scoring double in the fifth inning of the San Diego Padres’ 8-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night, Padres manager Andy Green wasted no time in removing him from the game to send him in to work with the trainers. After the game, Green stated that Ramirez had told the skipper that it was just a cramp, and that he was fine to stay in the game, but Green wasn’t taking any chances with his starting shortstop. These days, when they hear the word “hamstring,” Green and the trainers are being a little extra cautious.