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08:12 AM ET 08.09 | Chicago White Sox captain Paul Konerko missed Wednesday's game, and he may be on the shelf for an extended period with a mild concussion. The first baseman wasn't in the clubhouse before or after Wednesday's game. Konerko was hit in the right temple inadvertently by the elbow of Kansas City's Jarrod Dyson in the seventh inning of Tuesday's loss. Prior to the game, White Sox manager Robin Ventura said Konerko was out of the lineup with general soreness, but said he was available to play if needed. Afterward, Ventura said Konerko had a mild concussion and needs further evaluation on Friday. Ventura didn't dismiss the possibility for Konerko to go on the seven-day DL.

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August 9, 2012 08:48 AM ET

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So it's not the End of the World!!! Make sure he's in the Lineup!

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August 9, 2012 09:48 AM ET

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I never wish injury on anyone, but this is good news for the Tigers. That man is a beast.

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August 9, 2012 09:53 AM ET

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Well, hopefully he bounces back. The guy probably needed rest.

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August 9, 2012 10:40 AM ET

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This is not good news for my fantasy team.

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August 9, 2012 10:53 AM ET

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make him wear a batting helmet with extra padding, get him back in there promptly. He might look like Urkel with the big helmet, but he will still hit like Konerko!

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August 9, 2012 11:36 AM ET

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That's a shame -- Big K is one of baseball's really good guys and the WSox need him in the pennant race! Get well soon, Paul!

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August 9, 2012 01:49 PM ET

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They need to DL Peavy right quick or there's no way I'm going to win that bet against CSF.

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August 9, 2012 05:06 PM ET

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Originally posted 01:49 PM ET 08.09 by SlinkyRedfoot

They need to DL Peavy right quick or there's no way I'm going to win that bet against CSF.

Haha I almost forgot about that bet. The White Sox will squeeze everything they can out of Peavy's arm until it falls off (might actually happen), considering there's no way they pick up his $22 million option next year.