ESPN - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The San Francisco Giants are optimistic closer Brian Wilson will be ready for Opening Day after doctors confirmed Monday that he has nothing more than a mild strain on his left side.
Giants
manager Bruce Bochy said Wilson already has been exercising in the
weight room, but no lifting of weights has been involved.
After an off day for the entire team on Tuesday, Wilson will attempt to play catch on Wednesday, although not off the mound.
"We are encouraged by the progress he's made," Bochy said.
The 29-year-old Wilson, who led the majors with 48 saves last year, said he could pitch now if this was the regular season.
"If
it's a regular-season game, I'm throwing," Wilson told reporters.
"There's really no point in risking anything by going out and pitching
the sixth inning of a spring training game on March 21."
Was it even a question that Brian Wilson would be throwing if it was at all possible. This guy throws after an all night Charlie Sheen bender pretty much every game of the year. He was caught sporting this new hair dew during spring training, and looking like he hasn't showered in days. This guy is a trooper.
-Dow
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