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Florida left fielder Chris Coghlan tears left knee while giving pie in the face to Wes Helms

Chris Coghlan is the latest player to become seriously injured while celebrating.The Florida Marlins left fielder is headed for the disabled list with a torn meniscus in his left knee and could need surgery.The reigning NL Rookie of the Year's injury was revealed in an MRI Monday. He was hurt while delivering a pie in the face to teammate Wes Helms following the pinch-hitter's bases-loaded single in the 11th inning of a 5-4 win over Atlanta on Sunday. There will be no more such celebratory antics by Florida, manager Edwin Rodriguez said."It's very humbling when the game is taken away and you don't realize it because you play every day," Coghlan said. "If you ever get injured you want to do it while you're out there competing, not when you're celebrating. Emotions get the best of you, you're excited. There's nothing wrong with that but be a little smarter when you're celebrating a win."If Coghlan needs surgery, he said he would likely be sidelined six to eight weeks. Coghlan was batting...

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  1. Helms back with Braves

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