Times wires
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
DURHAM, N.C. — Hall of Fame C Gary Carter was diagnosed Tuesday with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma and will treat it with chemotherapy and radiation.
Doctors at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University say the location of the tumor makes it difficult to remove through an operation. Carter was returning home to Florida to begin the next part of his treatment.
"Mr. Carter's youth, strong physical condition and fighting spirit will be to his advantage as his treatment commences," said Drs. Allan H. Friedman and Henry S. Friedman, the co-deputy directors of the center.
"The outpouring of support for Mr. Carter has been incredible and we trust that his many friends and fans will join us in continuing to pray for him and his family."
Carter, 57, who just completed his second season as Palm Beach Atlantic University's baseball coach, announced May 21 that an MRI exam had revealed four small tumors. The Duke Medicine release mentions one tumor.
DODGERS SAGA: Though baseball officials believed Frank McCourt didn't have the money to cover the Dodgers' end-of-the-month payroll, the embattled owner covered team-related expenses, the Associated Press reported. If he hadn't been able to meet payroll Major League Baseball would have taken control and paid the bills.
CABRERA CAN DRIVE: Florida officials returned Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera's driver's license, but he still faces DUI charges. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department determined there wasn't enough evidence to prove Cabrera had been driving or was in actual control of his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol when he was arrested Feb. 16 in Fort Pierce.
BRAVES: 2B Dan Uggla, mired in a 4-for-47 slump, was given an unexpected day off.
CARDINALS: For the second time in May, Albert Pujols started at third base. The usual first baseman made his first start at third since 2002 on May 16.
CUBS: LF Alfonso Soriano went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quadriceps. The contract of OF Tyler Colvin was purchased from Triple-A Iowa.
GIANTS: 3B Pablo Sandoval, on the mend from right wrist surgery, took early batting practice and could be close to a rehab assignment.
MARINERS: 3B Chone Figgins, who is in an 0-for-22 slump, will sit for the next few days.
METS: 1B Ike Davis, out since May 10 with a bone bruise in his left ankle, had a setback in his recovery and will wear a walking boot for at least three weeks.
PADRES: An MRI exam on CF Cameron Maybin showed no structural damage in his sore right knee.
PHILLIES: LHP Mike Zagurski was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley a day after RHP Vance Worley was demoted to Lehigh Valley.
RED SOX: RH Bobby Jenks, who allowed 10 runs in 82/3 innings before going on the disabled list May 1 with a right biceps strain, was activated. RHP Michael Bowden was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.