According to this website and their sources, Hanley Ramirez may not receive clearance to play by opening day.
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez -- having undergone shoulder surgery last fall -- is reported to be on course for doctors to release him for full baseball activities well before the conclusion of spring training, though he may be held back for awhile as a precaution as he faces a relapse potential of perhaps 10 percent, medical authorities told www.MLBnewsonline.com.
Say What?!
Did I miss something, somewhere, about Hanley possibly not being in the opening day lineup?
Has anyone heard about the possibility of this happening before? 'Cause it is news to me.
I have no doubt the doctors and the team will be cautious with Ramirez if there is a chance he could suffer a setback after undergoing surgery. But this is the first time I can remember anyone suggesting he may not be good to go at the start of the season.