Figgins left the game after scoring the Angels’ third run, sliding home safely, but awkwardly, on a fielder’s choice when he beat third baseman Mora’s throw following a soft ground ball by Matthews.

The slide resulted in an injury to Figgins’ right hamstring muscle, which tightened up on him when he returned to the dugout.

“He said it cramped up, like there was a knot or something in there,” Scioscia said.

Figgins was unavailable following the game.

“We’ll have to get [the injury] evaluated by the doctors,” Scioscia said. “With the hamstring, you’re always concerned.”

I smell a DFA for Rivera and if Izzy/Howie are hurt much longer just bring up S-Rod … anything but Quinny Land.

With Soxh’s pocket lady line up sheet; pretty soon Von Hayes will be playing RF to keep the clubhouse happy.

Especially since it means more Quinlan

I dont think Quinlan is as bad as commentated about. i mean he’s not that great, but he’s not BAD.

Doesn’t sound like something a trip to Burke Williams can’t cure.

If the big A is on Indian burial ground? I ain’t superstitious, but damn!!!!

But he still looks very stiff.

Injuries allowed Kendrick to get his first 200 MLB at bats in 2006. Injuries got Kendry Morales crucial MLB development time. They have cemented Aybar’s status as an every day player, are giving Brandon Wood his first crucial chunk of playing time. and allowing Adenhart to get the willies out of his system at the highest level at age 21.

At this stage, deep as we are, I’m almost rooting for minor, non-chronic injuries, just so none of our developing players are overly blocked. Think of it—because of injuries, there will never be another doubt about whether Santana or Saunders should be in the bullpen, and the two of them will likely stay in the rotation for several years to come.

We’ve got the best record in the AL right now, even being totally silly with injuries. It’s a great team.

We really need Willits leading off everyday now, until Figgy is back. But if he does then Matthews or Anderson has to sit on the bench. I would welcome that, especially Anderson as he’s pretty much useless right now. Poor Juan Rivera, not much opportunity for him.

What I’d do is play an Outfield of Willits, Hunter, and Rivera, Matthews as 4th OF, and Vlad as DH. And see if Anderson can be the highest paid minor league manager in history. Or maybe fire Steve Physioc and put him in the booth.