Bill Mueller has knee surgery

[RedSoxRooter]

Boston's Bill Mueller has knee surgery

 

February 10, 2005

 

BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox third baseman Bill Mueller had arthroscopic surgery to relieve swelling in his right knee, and might be able to return in time for opening day.

 

Dr. David Zeman performed the surgery on Monday. Mueller can resume full baseball activities in four weeks, team spokesman Glenn Geffner said.

 

Zeman also operated on Mueller's right knee last May and the player missed 37 games, though he complained of soreness through the end of the season. Zeman also operated on Mueller's left knee in 2002.

 

The 2003 AL batting champion, Mueller batted .283 with 12 homers and 57 RBIs in 110 games last season. He batted .321 in the playoffs, including .429 in the World Series as the Red Sox won it all for the first time since 1918.

 

His biggest hit came in the fourth game of the AL championship series against the Yankees. With the Red Sox trailing 4-3 in the ninth and New York closer Mariano Rivera on the mound, Kevin Millar drew a no-out walk. Dave Roberts pinch ran for Millar and stole second base before Mueller singled to drive in Roberts.

Boston won four straight to beat New York and then swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the Series.

 

 

 

DAMMIT. Mueller's one of my favorite players. It's not looking too good with that many repeat surgeries on the knees. A couple more years and he'll be done. Remember what happend to Valentin? Pop.

 

damnit damnit damnit.

[stocker323]

I think he'll be ready for opening day because the timetable right now is that he won't be able to do baseball activity for about 4 weeks, and that would leave him about 1-2 weeks of exhibition games. I dont think it's too bad of a setback, if he only misses the 1st week or 2, as Youkilis can do an adequate job as a replacement.

[mosox]

Mueller should be there opening day, but if not Youk will be fine.

[Gertie]

I don't think it'll be a problem for anyone. Youkilis is fine, and it's not like the lineup doesn't have enough firepower already.

[2090]

I don't think it'll be a problem for anyone. Youkilis is fine, and it's not like the lineup doesn't have enough firepower already.

That chronic knee problem might take some time, but yeah Youkilis is pretty good.

[Sizzlin22]

What i like about youk is he makes contact and when he hits the ball he hits it HARD a good replacement for Billy.

[yeszir]

DAMMIT. Mueller's one of my favorite players. It's not looking too good with that many repeat surgeries on the knees. A couple more years and he'll be done. Remember what happend to Valentin? Pop.

 

damnit damnit damnit.

Did Valentin have the same type of surgery? I remember watching that game where he just collapsed. It was a routine drippler and he just buckled. Baseball injuries are horrible, I really really hope that this doesn't happen to Mueller.

[RedSoxRooter]

Anyone hear if anything happened to Mueller last night? I looked like he hurt himself on the drive down the line, then next inning he was gone. Maybe it just looked worse on TV but does anyone have any info? Anything mentioned on the postgame that I don't get?

[stocker323]

He hurt his back, they will look at him today and see if he will be OK to play today.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Anyone hear if anything happened to Mueller last night? I looked like he hurt himself on the drive down the line, then next inning he was gone. Maybe it just looked worse on TV but does anyone have any info? Anything mentioned on the postgame that I don't get?

 

I haven't seen any updates, but It appeared that he strained / stretched something in his side / shoulder area. I doubt it was anything serious. It was also in a blow out. I'd say probably taken out as a precaution.

[RedSoxRooter]

Cool. I was worried it was a knee or groin injury. thanks.