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Coco Crisp to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

coco crisp 2 100x100The season is over for Kansas City Royals outfielder Coco Crisp, who will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Royals manager Trey Hillman calls it a “pretty big blow” to the team. Crisp, who began experiencing pain in his shoulder last April, hasn’t played since June 12 after the pain in his shoulder began hampering his production. Prior to going on the disabled list, Crisp’s production dropped from .239 to .261.

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Royals’ Crisp may need shoulder surgery

coco crisp 100x100Kansas City Royals outfielder Coco Crisp could be out for the rest of the season if the injury to his right shoulder turns out to be a torn labrum. He is getting second opinion from the renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews. If it is torn, Crisp will have to decide whether to undergo immediate season-ending surgery or to put off surgery in hopes he can play again this season, according to The Kansas City Star.

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