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Matt LaPorta #0 | Outfielder | Cleveland Indians
Height: 6-1    Weight: 220    Throws:     Bats:
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Player Notes
August 25, 2008
Indians outfielder Matt LaPorta will not be among the Indians September call-ups, according to Indians.com.

Our View:Forget about getting a one-month boost for your fantasy team, though LaPorta is still dealing with the concussion he got at the Olympics.
August 19, 2008
Matt LaPorta appears to be fine after he was beaned in the head during Monday's game against Team China. "He had no symptoms of post-concussion syndrome when he woke up Tuesday morning," Indians head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff informs the Cleveland Plain Dealer. LaPorta does have some soreness on the left side of his head and neck.

Our View:It sounds like LaPorta could come back during the Olympics, which is an excellent sign. The top-notch prospect could be up in the majors come September.
August 18, 2008
Matt LaPorta was taken to a hospital for precautionary tests after getting beaned in the head by a pitch Monday. All of the tests came back negative, according to MLB.com.

Our View:LaPorta is listed as day-to-day, but we would be shocked if he played anymore during the Olympics.
August 18, 2008
Matt LaPorta has been hospitalized after being struck on the helmet by a pitch Monday during the United States' win over China in the Olympics, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Indians' GM Mark Shapiro said, "He never lost consciousness. He's been held for observation. He will have spent at least a day in the hospital."

Our View:Shapiro would not speculate whether or not LaPorta will resume playing the Olympics. LaPorta was the prized prospect acquired in the deal that sent CC Sabathia to Milwaukee.
July 16, 2008
Matt LaPorta, recently involved in the big CC Sabathia deal, has been named to the United States Olympic baseball team, according to Baseball America.

Our View:Another big name that was tabbed for the squad was the Cardinals Colby Rasmus. Click on the link above to view the whole squad.