Fans Welcome Guillen Back After TB ScareOctober 18, 2001 Seattle Mariners Carlos Guillen was greeted by the song "Welcome Back" and a standing ovation as he stepped to the plate for the first time in three weeks. Diagnosed with pulmonary TB 19 days earlier, Guillen started as shortstop Wednesday and batted second in the opener of the American League Championship Series against the Yankees. "I feel like a new guy. I feel better than I felt for three, four months. I feel 90 to 100 percent," said Guillen, 26. Mariners Manager Lou Piniella said, "He's a tough kid. He played with TB for probably a good while and never complained." The Yankees won the game, 4-2. Atlanta Constitution 10.18.01 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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