Braves' Schafer (wrist) swinging pain-free
Jordan Schafer - OF - Atlanta Braves
Jan. 29, 2010 - 12:05 AM ET
Jordan Schafer (wrist) told David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he began hitting two weeks ago and feels no pain for the first time since last April.
Schafer batted just .204 with two home runs, eight RBI and 63 strikeouts in 167 at-bats last season before being demoted by the end of May, but felt a pop in his left wrist in early-April, likely contributing to his struggles. He continued to play with pain until finally undergoing surgery in September. Once heralded as a top prospect, the 23-year-old Schafer is confident about a rebound. "I know everybody doubts me now because of what happened last year... But I have no doubts about myself," said Schafer. The Braves could still add another outfielder, but if healhty, he has an outside shot of winning a spot on the Opening Day roster.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter