http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3380814

...will sit out for the first time in 205 games. He requested a game off today. He says it has nothing to do with his struggles lately, but did admit that he could use time to heal from the regular bumps and bruises. I'm impressed. You usually don't see the tough guys request a day off. This is a smart move, because he really looked like he needed a blow.