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April 1, 2009 6:22 PM

Dexter Fowler injures self in shower; out for season

Earlier today, Dexter Fowler found out he'd make the team.  A few hours later, Fowler found out he wouldn't play at all this season after injuring himself in a freak accident in the shower this morning.

Paramedics had to be called after Fowler slipped on a bar of soap and tore his ACL in the process.

"It's kind of sad that Dex is out for the season, but it had to be the funniest freaking thing I've ever seen," outfielder Ryan Spilborghs said of the incident.  Spilborghs, of course, will now be the Rockies' starting center fielder all season.

In other news, the Rockies traded Jeff Baker to the Braves in exchange for a case of Coors Light, and Sal Fasano's mustache challenged Yorvit Torrealba to a duel.

April Fool's, by the way.  Except for the part about Fowler making the team -- that part's true.

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