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Friday, August 12, 2005
That Had to Smart
Um... do not click on this link unless you're not squeamish. If you're squeamish, here's the 4-1-1 on what's on the video.
Get well, soon, guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you (even if you are Mets). (yeah, I had to add that, only because I know someone's going to question my praying for a Mets player. Mets and the Cards just don't get along... but we Cards fans are a caring bunch... really... )
Mike Cameron and Carlos Beltran sprinted toward the sinking liner, both outfielders watching the ball and diving toward the same spot.Ouch. Just ouch. Beltran's lucky if he doesn't have a concussion. And... from what you can see on the video, Cameron was lucky he didn't break his neck.
They didn't see each other and smashed face-to-face in what many of their New York teammates said was one of the scariest collisions they've ever seen. The Mets who ran to the fallen pair during the seventh inning of the 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday said Cameron was dazed and bleeding from the mouth.
Cameron was taken off the field on a stretcher, his body immobilized and his neck in a brace. He was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he underwent two CT scans. Cameron broke his nose, had multiple fractures of both cheekbones and a slight concussion, and was to be hospitalized overnight, Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said. Cameron was placed on the disabled list.
Beltran had a sore left shoulder and a cut near his left temple. He was taken to Scripps Clinic where he will remain overnight for evaluation and tests, Horwitz said late Thursday night.
Get well, soon, guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you (even if you are Mets). (yeah, I had to add that, only because I know someone's going to question my praying for a Mets player. Mets and the Cards just don't get along... but we Cards fans are a caring bunch... really... )