Ouch.

July 27, 2010

So here’s a list of unusual injuries sustained by players this season, courtesy of SI.com’s Hot Clicks blog:

— Feb. 12: Brad Bergesen, Orioles: Strained his shoulder filming a TV commercial for the team.

— May 29: Kendry Morales, Angels: Broke his leg celebrating a walk-off home run at home plate.

— June 30: Luke Scott, Orioles: Pulled his hamstring during a home-run trot.

— July 1: Geoff Blum, Astros: Injured his elbow while putting on his shirt.

— July 14: Russell Branyan, Mariners: Injured his toe when a hotel room table fell on it.

— July 14: Mike Pelfrey, Mets: Missed a start as a result of stiff neck from a plane ride after the All-Star break.

— July 15: Mat Latos, Padres: Strains his left side while trying to hold back a sneeze.

— July 26: Chris Coghlan, Marlins: Tears meniscus in his left knee while shoving a shaving cream pie in the face of a teammate.

Now can you imagine if the Cardinals had to add their future Hall of Famer to the list because of this stunt on the Letterman show? (And, yes, that’s Dennis Leary on the “mound.” Wouldn’t it have been great if he could have been pitching to Kevin Youkilis?)

UPDATE: In the Mets game tonight, Pujols is noticeably ailing from what appears to be a sore left side. Coincidence? Hmmm.

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