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September 28, 2005

Under The Knife: Answers

by Will Carroll

Coming down to the wire, Will follows up on some open issues and updates the health of Dave Roberts, Kevin Youkilis and Larry Walker.

September 27, 2005

Under The Knife: Penalties

by Will Carroll

Will has some thoughts about the ongoing search for a middle ground on penalties for drug testing, as well as updates on Jarrod Washburn and Rich Harden.

September 26, 2005

Under The Knife: Seven Days Left

by Will Carroll

With a week to go, everyone is changing their behavior just a little bit. Will explains, plus provides updates on John Smoltz, Chris Carpenter and Roger Clemens.

September 23, 2005

Under The Knife: Baseball Fever...

by Will Carroll

Will takes a break from shouting at his television to provide updates on Jason Giambi, Keith Foulke and Jason Schmidt.

September 22, 2005

Under The Knife: More on Roberts

by Will Carroll

Will has more information on the terrible injury to Brian Roberts, along with updates on Jeremy Bonderman, David Wells and Brad Penny.

September 21, 2005

Under The Knife: Collisions

by Will Carroll

Brian Roberts and Mark Grudzielanek both suffered injuries on plays at the first-base bag last night. Will updates their conditions.

September 20, 2005

Under The Knife: Put the Focus on the Field

by Will Carroll

Bobby Crosby and Morgan Ensberg return to their teams' lineups, while Rich Harden and Mike Mussina continue making their way back.

September 19, 2005

Under The Knife: Hobbling Down the Stretch

by Will Carroll

The Cardinals' clinching gives them an opportunity to rest Albert Pujols over the next two weeks. Also, updates on Bobby Crosby, Mike Mussina and Sean Casey.

September 16, 2005

Under The Knife: Stay the Course

by Will Carroll

A few playoff-bound teams (and hopefuls) look pretty beat up. Will has news on Bobby Crosby, Jarrod Washburn, Morgan Ensberg, Mike Hampton Freddy Garcia and more.

September 15, 2005

Under The Knife: Almost Home

by Will Carroll

Still on the road, Will files updates on a number of players trying to stay in the lineup for contenders.

September 14, 2005

Under The Knife: Testify

by Will Carroll

Will's back from his trip to the World Anti-Doping Agency with a report on what they're doing to establish drug-free sports.

September 12, 2005

Under The Knife: Au Revoir, Les Etats-Unis

by Will Carroll

Will checks in from Montreal with updates on Barry Bonds, Rich Harden, Mike Mussina, David Ortiz and other.

September 9, 2005

Under The Knife: Quiet Out There

by Will Carroll

The reaction to the Mike Morse suspension has been considerably more subdued than what came after the Rafael Palmeiro one. Will has more on the latest steroid story.

September 7, 2005

Under The Knife: Moving On

by Will Carroll

Waxing wistful as he says goodbye to the original UTK desk, Will sends it off with updates on Barry Bonds, Jake Peavy and Kelvim Escobar.

September 6, 2005

Under The Knife: The Intangibles of Maple Floors

by Will Carroll

From the new UTK HQ, Will has news on the long-awaited return of Barry Bonds, a possible exit for Rafael Palmeiro, a note on the Yankees' rotation, and more.

September 5, 2005

Under The Knife: September Changes

by Will Carroll

Injuries become a bit harder to find, while at the same time having more impact, as we head into the season's last four weeks.

September 2, 2005

Under The Knife: Get More

by Will Carroll

Will has news on Jaret Wright, Kerry Wood, Frank Thomas, the Cardinals' rotation, and--remember him?--Barry Bonds.

August 31, 2005

Under The Knife: The National Distraction

by Will Carroll

In a time of crisis, baseball is always there to give us a respite.

August 30, 2005

Under The Knife: It's All Over Now, Boys in Blue

by Will Carroll

It's over for Kerry Wood and the Cubs, but other teams are still massaging their rosters--and their sore players--for the stretch run.

August 29, 2005

Under The Knife: Pitching is 90% of Baseball, and 75% of UTK

by Will Carroll

With his thoughts on those whose lives will be impacted by Hurricane Katrina, Will has updates on Mark Mulder, Rich Harden and other top starters.