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Cards' Vina Has Hamstring Tendon Surgery
The Sporting News
May 30, 2003
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Fernando Vina underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn hamstring tendon in his right leg, an injury that will sideline him at least six weeks.
Vina, who was injured on Sunday and placed on the disabled list on Monday, opted for surgery over rehabilitation that could have doubled the recovery time. He went to his home in Sacramento, Calif., for a second opinion on Wednesday.
The surgery was done in St. Louis by George Paletta, the team physician, who said the procedure was a success.
Vina, the Cardinals' leadoff hitter, is batting .262 with four home runs and 19 RBIs.
The Sporting News
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