Crisp earns call to Indians as Burks sits out
Coco Crisp finally earned a spot on the Cleveland roster, promoted after excelling with Buffalo and spring training. He fills in for injured Ellis Burks, while the Indians mix DH and center field duties.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2003
Page
7
Coco Crisp finally earned a spot on the Cleveland roster, promoted after excelling with Buffalo and spring training. He fills in for injured Ellis Burks, while the Indians mix DH and center field duties.
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Ellis Burks, 38, was placed on the 15 day disabled list with ulnar neuritis from a bone spur pressing the nerve in his right elbow. An MRI indicated nerve swelling and possible surgery, likely ending his season. Burks expressed concern about his contract year and awaits team doctors’ guidance.
Becky Hammon scored 28 off the bench to lift New York Liberty over Cleveland Rockers 73-65 on Tuesday night. Coach Richie Adubato praised the guard as her shooting helped erase a halftime deficit, with Elena Baranova and Kristen Sharp contributing off the bench. Cleveland’s Chasity Melvin posted 16 points, while Helen Darling and Lucienne Berthieu added 10 for the Rockers.
Sammy Sosa appealed his eight game ban for corked hat use and waited for MLB's decision after meeting with baseball chief operating officer Bob DuPuy. He thanked the media for polite reception, but stressed readiness to accept any punishment as the Cubs beat the Orioles 4 0. A fan ran onto the field during the eighth inning bowing to Sosa, prompting comments from the slugger.
Jake Westbrook rescued starter Traber with two key outs in the fifth, then fanned two in the sixth and seventh. David Riske and Danys Baez closed the door for Cleveland, Baez earning his 13th save. Phillips snapped slump with two RBIs, Coco Crisp notched first year hit and insurance run added in eighth.
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