Jose Contreras Ruptures His Achilles Tendon

Twas a dark day in Soxdom

The White Sox lost more than first place in the AL Central last night after falling to the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at U.S. Cellular Field. In what was his first start since returning from a stint on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis, Jose Contreras had to be helped off the field after rupturing his right achilles tendon while trying to cover first base in the second inning.

Obviously the injury will put an end to Contreras' season, but there are fears that at 36 (if Jose Contreras is 36 years old then I'm 12) this injury could bring Jose's career to an end...

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