Trot Nixon: In Need of Surgery

Nixon knocked in a key grand slam to help beat the Mariners on Saturday, and he was immediately replaced in the outfield by Jay Payton. Tito stated that it was not a defense replacement suggesting that in the very least Nixon is banged up. Nixon has disclosed that he will need off season surgery on his leg. What is not known is what part of his leg is injured or what kind of surgery is needed. What is known is that it only Johnny Damon (10) has more hits than Nixon (9) in the past week. Nixon is clearly locked in at the plate and any injury in need of surgery does not seem to be affecting his plate performance.

I feel good at the plate,'' --Trot Nixon

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