Most of them, anyway. In a chilling turn of events, Mike Cameron and Carlos Beltran collided while going for a ball yesterday afternoon. It looked really bad. While I didn't see the event, Mrs. Base10 reports that Cameron didn't move for several minutes.

It appears that Cameron got the worst of it. (Base10 must admit that his first question upon being informed of these events was, "Who got hurt?" And Base10 breathed a sigh of relief when he heard it was Cameron and not Beltran. No offense Mike. Really. Get well soon.)

Cameron suffered a concussion, fractured cheekbones and a broken nose. Reports are that he was placed on the disabled list. Beltran was taken to the hospital for observation but looks like he's okay. No word on whether he'll play tonight.

Later in the game, the Padres pitcher beaned Cliff Floyd with a pitch right on his kneecap. Floyd hit the ground writhing in pain but eventually was able to take his base gingerly.

There it is. Just like that. Your outfield is gone. Not a good day to be a Met fan. Reports this morning are that the Mets are bringing up Diaz to replace Cameron.

The Mets start a series against the Dodgers tonight. (It's a 10:30 start--pretty late for these old bones). Base10 will have more on what promises to be a pretty good sports weekend later today.

UPDATE: Click here for the AP account.

- posted by Base10 @ 11:09 AM