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    Recovering from a knee bruise sustained tripping over Rangers first baseman Andruw Jones on Wednesday, Izturis is batting an even .300 -- including .358 against southpaws in 53 at-bats. "That's my natural side ... I didn't start switch-hitting until I came into pro ball with Cleveland [in 1998]. I feel the same now from both sides. As long as I get to play, I'm happy." Kendrick figures to get the Game 1 start of the upcoming ALDS against the Red Sox, who are sending lefty Jon Lester out against John Lackey. Full Article at MLB.com
    That's my natural side ... I didn't start switch-hitting until I came into pro ball with Cleveland [in 1998]. I feel the same now from both sides. As long as I get to play, I'm happy.
    Maicer Izturis – Maicer Izturis SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
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Izturis ready for ALDS action
  1. Izzy would have been very important to what we tried to do. Not having him was obviously tough. I think he can do a lot to our lineup -- and we'll see it.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  2. He could have been a big X factor
    Mike Scioscia – Mike Scioscia SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  3. I was hoping I'd get back in time ... It healed fast.
    Maicer Izturis – Maicer Izturis SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago

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