Is Hafner going to be able to play first base in Interleague games?
— Apryl T., Akron, Ohio Barring a World Series appearance, the Indians have abandoned all thought of Hafner playing first base this season. His arthritic elbow was enough of an issue. Toss in the concerns over his shoulder, and Pronk is a full-time DH, now more than ever. Bob Wickman made a career as a relief pitcher without the tip of his finger that he lost in a farming accident. Adam Miller may have to have career-threatening surgery. I’m not a doctor, and I’m pretty sure you are not a doctor either, but how about Lonnie Soloff takes a look at having the tip of Miller’s finger cut off? No finger, no problem. — John L, San Diego If the inability to bend the tip of his finger a quarter of an inch is affecting Miller’s delivery, I’d hate to see what the total absence of that tip would do to him. Wickman lost the tip of his finger as a child, so he grew up accustomed to pitching without it. The more I think about it, the more I can’t even believe we’re having this discussion. Let’s mo
