Philadelphia's Vera out for 6-7 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's season has taken a hit 
after one of their best players, centerfielder <a href=p2401.html>Fede 
Vera</a>, injured himself while rounding a base. He 
is likely to miss 6-7 weeks. Vera was rushed to an 
hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. 
Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Calf Muscle. 
Vera has walked 113 times this year and posts a .454 
OBP. While batting .330, 167 for 506, he has driven 
in 100 runs. 
