Blue Pirates Lose Butch Parker
The <Ontario Blue Pirates:team#77> were dealt a severe blow when <Butch Parker:player#586> was hurt throwing a pitch recently in a game against the <North Carolina Aviators:team#8>. After the game, the team trainer reported <Parker:player#586> might have to spend a lengthy time on the disabled list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 31-year-old reliever out for the rest of the season with a torn labrum. They indicated it would take <Parker:player#586> at least 11-12 months to heal.

