(Photo: Robin Buckson, Detroit News)
Detroit — This is the conflict for Niko Goodrum:
His heart says to do whatever it takes to get back and play again before the season ends. Don’t let what has been an encouraging second full season in the big leagues end on the injured list.
His head, though, is saying pump the breaks. Be smart. Don’t risk turning an adductor strain into a groin tear that might require surgery by rushing to get back for a handful of games at the end of a lost season.