Rivera breaks leg

[Degenerate39]

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Angels' Rivera breaks leg in winter game

December 22, 2006

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Angels outfielder Juan Rivera broke his left leg Friday during a winter league game in Venezuela.

Rivera broke his left tibia in the Oriente Caribbeans' game against the Aragua Tigers in Maracay. The Angels said Rivera's leg has been placed in a cast and he will be flown to Miami, where he will be re-examined by a trauma specialist Saturday.

Last season, the 28-year-old Rivera had career bests in average (.310), runs (65), hits (139), home runs (23) and RBIs (85)

[marcshoe]

When I saw the title, I thought Mariano.

[redsfan30]

^

As did I.

[savafan]

^

ditto...

[Danny Serafini]

I thought Ruben, but them I'm odd like that.

[919191]

I thought Rivera broke someone else's leg.

[camisadelgolf]

I thought he had a successful game in winter ball.

[remdog]

I thought of Bombo----but hey, I'm old. Just always liked that name, Bombo Rivera. Makes me smile.

Rem

[Tornon]

I thought Ruben, but them I'm odd like that.

Don't feel bad.. I thought Ruben too