Adrian Gonzalez wants to play Friday, manager not sure

Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez said he would be ready to play Friday, but his manager sounds less optimistic.

Gonzalez left Wednesday's game with a neck injury, and is considered day to day. Gonzalez seemed to think he would be fine after a day off Thursday. Manager Don Mattingly disagreed, saying he was sure Gonzalez's injury is "not going to be good." Mattingly said he expects Gonzalez to avoid the disabled list.