Cubs' Lilly to have knee examined

Updated: February 18, 2010, 6:18 PM ET
By Bruce Levine | ESPNChicago.com

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly is going to have his right knee examined by a doctor Thursday.

Lilly has been experiencing problems for the past week, but he doesn't believe it's anything serious.

However, after consulting with team doctors, there's a likelihood he'll undergo an MRI exam.

Lilly threw off flat ground Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder in November. He threw 25 pitches.

Manager Lou Piniella said in his media session Wednesday that he expects Lilly back between April 15 and May 1.

Bruce Levine covers baseball for ESPNChicago.com.

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Bruce Levine has covered sports in Chicago for over 28 years and hosts "Talkin' Baseball," heard Saturday mornings on ESPN 1000.

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