August 7, 2008 Carl Crawford has missed three straight games, but noted that his sore left hamstring is now feeling much better, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He said, "I feel strong enough to go full speed. That was the reason we wanted to rest these three days so I can play at full speed and not have to worry about playing at like 70 percent."
August 5, 2008 Carl Crawford is out of the lineup again on Tuesday due to a sore left hamstring. Manager Joe Maddon informs MLB.com there is a "solid chance" that Crawford won't return until Thursday.
August 4, 2008 Carl Crawford is out of Monday's lineup due to a sore left hamstring, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
August 2, 2008 Tampa outfielder Carl Crawford is not having a particularly good year, and those struggles may continue tonight, as Crawford and his Rays teammates square off against Kenny Rogers. Crawford hits only .208 against the Detroit lefty, with five hits in 24 at-bats.
August 1, 2008 Carl Crawford had only one hit in four at-bats on Friday though he did manage to steal his 24th base of the season.
