Lind Returns over the Weekend in Baltimore, and was Noticed

By Eddie Michels on June 7, 2011

Sunday in Baltimore, Adam Lind is congratulated by teammate Aaron Hill after one of Lind's two homeruns in only his second game back from rehab. (photo by Joy R. Absalon/US Presswire)

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) –Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (lower back) played five innings at first in his third and last rehab game for Class-A Dunedin Friday night. On the 15-day DL back dated till May 8 Lind reported no problems. “No problems,” said Lind on Friday, “Today was my toughest day, playing defense stretching things like that, no stiffness either.”

As to where he’s going next Lind was quick to answer, “Baltimore. I have a conference call shortly and they will decide what they want.”

Lind played first for 5 innings Friday Night in what would be his last rehab game. (photo by Eddie Michels)

Adam must have had a good feeling as he returned to the Jays line-up Saturday in Baltimore going 0 for 3 with a walk and strikeout. Adam saved Sunday, his second game back, for the big come back party going 4 for 4, with 3 rbi and two homers to right.

Lind played errorless ball at first on Friday and hit .600 over the three games in his rehab assignment.