"Free-agent first baseman Carlos Delgado remains intent on reviving his career.

He just will need more time.

Delgado, 37, underwent hip surgery this week for the second time in nine months, according to his agent, David Sloane. He will be out four months, but still plans to play this season, Sloane said.

Dr. Marc Philippon, the same surgeon who repaired Alex Rodriguez's hip, reconstructed the labrum in Delgado's right hip and also performed a micro-fracture procedure on his hip socket.

Delgado currently is on crutches, but already is riding an exercise bike and no longer taking medication for pain, Sloane said.

Earlier this month, Sloane said that Delgado would not accept any of his current offers, waiting instead for the right situation, even if it meant joining a team in mid-season."