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After hand surgery, Crawford gets high five

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October 15

Boston Globe

"After Tampa Bay was shut out by Daisuke Matsuzaka in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, David Ortiz seemed to detect something different in the way the youthful AL East champs looked last Friday night, suggesting the Rays appeared a bit frightened. Perhaps a bit out of their element in their first postseason appearance. "I saw faces different tonight than what I saw in the regular season," Ortiz said at the time. Well, who's looking scared now? It isn't Tampa Bay. Or, for that matter, Carl Crawford. The upstart Rays, who went from worst to first to win the East, pushed the reigning world champions to the brink of elimination last night with a 13-4 annihilation. The Rays ..."

Carl Crawford has Tampa Bay Rays on brink

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October 15

Boston Herald

"The Tampa Bay Rays opened the season as 75-1 longshots to reach the World Series. Those odds have shrunk considerably in recent days. The once-floundering franchise is one win away from completing an incredible journey from the outhouse to the penthouse. Thanks to a 5-for-5 effort from Carl Crawford, five RBI from Willy Aybar and another solid pitching effort from Andy Sonnanstine, the Rays took a commanding 3-1 lead in the ALCS with a 13-4 rout of the Red Sox in Game 4 last night at Fenway Park. “You watch the whole thing unfold and it’s very unusual to be able to do that here,” Rays manager Joe Maddon said. “They are so good and they are the defending champs, and we have had so much ..."

Crawford hoping for quick return to Rays

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September 23

St. Petersburg Times

"The black bat in LF Carl Crawford's locker after Monday's game was more than symbolic. Crawford's surgically repaired right hand is feeling so much better, and he is so eager to play again, that today he will take his first official swings in the first step of what he hopes is an accelerated return for the playoffs. "I hope they like what they see," Crawford said. "I hope I don't have any setbacks. As of right now, I feel like I can swing the bat pretty aggressively. I hope something good comes out of this. … I might not be able to sleep tonight." Crawford sought out manager Joe Maddon before Monday's game in an effort to expedite his return and after consultation with head athletic ..."

Crawford Trying To Get Back Soon

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August 21

Tampa Tribune

"Injured LF Carl Crawford showed up at Tropicana Field on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery last week on his right middle knuckle. While no firm timetable has been established for a return to the lineup - Tampa Bay executive vice president Andrew Friedman said early indications are the final series of the year might be a best-case scenario - Crawford said he isn't viewing the setback as season-ending. "I'm going to try my best to get back as soon as possible," said Crawford, who wore a soft splint on his right hand. "I don't know how the rehab is going to go, I don't know how it's going to heal, but I'm definitely hoping for the best and I'm going to do what I can to get ..."

Rays' Crawford may be out for season with hand injury

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August 12

St. Petersburg Times

"The Rays should know more today about the right hand injury that will sideline star leftfielder Carl Crawford for at least two weeks and possibly require season-ending surgery, and that could say a lot about their chances to continue winning and reach the playoffs. Crawford felt a "pop" in his right hand during his final at-bat on Saturday, and his middle finger began to lock up due to what the Rays say is "tendon subluxation," a problem with the tendon being out of its normal groove. After being examined by Mariners medical director Dr. Edward Khalfayn, Crawford said Sunday morning he could be out six to eight weeks and might need surgery that could prevent him from returning this ..."

First Crawford, Now Longoria

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August 12

Tampa Tribune

"The Rays didn't play a game Monday, but they may have suffered their biggest setback of the season. A second look at third baseman Evan Longoria's sore right wrist revealed a non-displaced fracture that was mistaken for an old injury in the initial X-rays taken after he was hit by a pitch Thursday night. Rather than returning to the lineup tonight in Oakland as he had predicted Sunday, Longoria was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 8. He likely will miss about three weeks, according to Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman. Making matters worse, the Rays could determine by today that Carl Crawford needs to undergo surgery to repair the tendon problem in his ..."

Saturday: Crawford triples his way out of slump

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July 28

St. Petersburg Times

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Hamstring keeps Rays' Crawford out of starting lineup

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June 4

St. Petersburg Times

"LF Carl Crawford was a surprise scratch from Tuesday's starting lineup when it was revealed he underwent an MRI in Alabama on his sore right hamstring/knee. The scan revealed nothing serious, and the All-Star flew to Boston in time to pinch hit in the eighth. He's slated to start tonight, but with what he labeled a "strain on the back of my leg," Crawford likely will have to play through pain for a little while."

Crawford Gets Positive Report On Sore Knee

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June 4

Tampa Tribune

"Rays LF Carl Crawford made a side trip to Birmingham, Ala., on his way to Boston on Tuesday to have his sore right knee evaluated by team medical director James Andrews. After an MRI revealed no serious damage, Andrews declared Crawford capable of playing. The two-time All-Star flew on to Boston in the afternoon and was in uniform for the game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park."

Crawford Says Hamilton's Success 'Refreshing To See'

May 26

Tampa Tribune

"Tampa Bay LF Carl Crawford and Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton are forever linked in Rays history as the franchise's top two picks in the 1999 draft. Hamilton, the No. 1 overall pick, is set to play today against the Rays for the first time since he was selected by the Cubs and traded to the Reds in the 2006 Rule 5 draft. It will be Hamilton's first game as a major-leaguer at Tropicana Field. Crawford, the Rays' second-round pick in '99, is glad to see Hamilton, 27, excel after an offseason trade sent him to Texas."

Rays give Crawford 'much-needed' rest

May 22

St. Petersburg Times

"Not that you could tell by watching him play, but LF Carl Crawford needed a break. As the only Ray to play in each of the first 46 games, Crawford was eager for a day off, and he and manager Joe Maddon worked it out so he'd get two, sitting out Wednesday's matinee and having today's scheduled off-day. "Much-needed," Crawford said."

Crawford Finally Gets A Rest

May 22

Tampa Tribune

"Two days might not be enough to make up for the wear and tear on LF Carl Crawford's legs through the first eight weeks of the season, but it's better than no rest at all. For the first time in 47 games this season, Crawford's name was not in the Rays' starting lineup Wednesday. He had started 45 games in left field and one, May 8 at Toronto, as the DH. By having Crawford sit Wednesday, Manager Joe Maddon hoped to maximize his rest with an off day for the team today."