Thanks for the updates on Holly!
Michelle, Would you want to become a moderator of this group? Let
me know! Just e-mail me!

Lauren

--- In toddhollandsworthfanclub@yahoogroups.com, "Michelle"
<michelle_renee118@y...> wrote:
> Banged-up shin still a source of pain
> Hollandsworth unable to run
>
>
>
> By Dave van Dyck
> Special to the Tribune
> Published September 14, 2004
>
> When Sammy Sosa is in a slump, when Moises Alou looks fatigued by
> making mental mistakes, it sure would be nice to have Todd
> Hollandsworth to fill in for a few days.
>
> Well, the good news is Hollandsworth took batting practice Monday
> night. The bad news is his right leg isn't ready yet to return to
> playing duties or even less pinch-hitting chores.
>
> "It feels better every day, but it's not ready to be run on yet,"
> Hollandsworth said. "I can hit, but I also have to be able to run."
>
> Before a foul ball caused nerve damage and a hairline fracture in
> his shin at the end of June, Hollandsworth hit .316 with eight
> homers and 22 RBIs. He could have been considered the Cubs' MVP
> while he filled in for an injured Sosa. These days he simply hopes
> to be able to play sometime before the end of the season.
>
> "I either need to play in a swimming pool or have a ghost guy
stand
> next to me in the batter's box so he can run to first,"
> Hollandsworth said.
>
> Hollandsworth would be valuable in September to give tired players
a
> day or two off.