Tracy: Dreifort may never pitch again

Here is another story that just chaps my hide. What the hell was Kevin Malone thinking when he signed Dreifort to that deal a couple of years ago.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' injury-jinxed right-hander is back home in Wichita, Kan., where he will be spending his birthday on the disabled list for the second time in four years.

Dreifort, who turns 33 on Tuesday, is recovering from surgery on his left hip in September, and another on his right knee in October. The 12-year veteran's future in the major leagues looks dim, at best.

When asked on Sunday if Dreifort would pitch this season, Tracy said, "My guess would be no. You wonder if Dreif is ever going to pitch again."