Dave Wallace Hospitalized, Al Nipper to Fill In

[yankeessuck013]

Red Sox pitching coach Dave Wallace has been hospitalized in Spartanburg, S.C., the past few days after suffering an infection in his hip that could keep him out of spring training and possibly part of the regular season.

Manager Terry Francona said newly appointed bullpen coach Al Nipper will fill in for Wallace. Nipper served as Boston's pitching coach in 1995 and 1996.

 

per Rotoworld

 

Get better soon Dave.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but Roger Clemens and Nipper are/were very close friends, right?

 

This could be very serious, actually. Hip replacements are extremely dangerous due to these infections. This is what unexpectedly killed Dick Schaap a couple of years ago and what just claimed the life of Jack Snow, J.T's father. I would suspect there is an outside chance he might be out for a much more extended period, maybe the season.

[VA Sox Fan]

per Rotoworld

 

Get better soon Dave.

 

But this could be spun into a positive...correct me if I'm wrong but Roger Clemens and Nipper are/were very close friends, right?

 

This could be very serious, actually. Hip replacements are extremely dangerous due to these infections. This is what unexpectedly killed Dick Schaap a couple of years ago and what just claimed the life of Jack Snow, J.T's father. I would suspect there is an outside chance he might be out for a much more extended period, maybe the season.

 

 

Damn it, that sucks! Hang in there Dave.

 

Yaz's son died after the same type of operation.

[riverside sluggers]

Oh wow, my thoughts & prayers will be with him

[Cityofchampions33]

Get better Davey, we need ya

[jimmycarter05]

I hope he comes back soon.

 

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/02/09/wallace_sidelined_with_hip_infection/

[The Monster is my Mom]

Not that I don't wish Wallace all the best, but there is a thread on this already.

 

http://www.talksox.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5419

[schillingouttheks]

Dave!! GET BETTER!

[jimmycarter05]

I made mine first!

[yankeessuck013]

Last I checked 4:08 PM is earlier than 6:20 PM.

[jsinger121]

get well dave

[TheRivernator]

Septic arthritis could be a very bad problem indeed. His past history of hip replacement makes him have a spot for infection to start. It is nasty, but it can be treated, he should be okay. Schaap's was different because it was post-op....

[Redguitar985]

Is there any indication on how long Wallace could be out?

[jsinger121]

they he could miss all spring training and maybe some of the regular season if not longer.

[TheRivernator]

Is there any indication on how long Wallace could be out?

 

depends on the bacterium and the response to therapy. It also depends on whether he went septic or if it stayed localized. It sounds like they caught it early, which means he should be fine in a month or two....

[Jeff04]

Get well Dave, The sox need you ,We need ya

[Manny Goes Boom]

Get well Dave.

[Rosey]

Get well Dave.

 

That hip replacemant was done nearly 10 years ago.

It's not a new surgery...I hope he'll be alright.

[Ray10]

I wish all the best to Wallace and hope he makes a speedy recovery.

[riverside sluggers]

Get better Wally

 

Pitching coach Dave Wallace, hospitalized a couple weeks ago with an infection in his hip that spread through his body, has been hospitalized again. Wallace was expected in camp no sooner than early-to-mid-March but at this point he could miss all of camp. There's also a possibility that Wallace, who had a hip replaced several years ago, might need another replacement. If so, Wallace might not be able to return this season

[jsinger121]

weei has reported Dave Wallace has under gone hip replacement surgery and will likely not return to the red sox this year.

[Cityofchampions33]

Yeah, there's an article on boston.com. We wish ya the best Dave

[a700hitter]

Tough break for Dave Wallace and the Red Sox. Hopefully, he will make a full recovery.

[schillingouttheks]

Yikes. Hope we have you back in the future Dave!

[stocker323]

I met him in the elevator of my hotel once, was very courteous when I spoke with him. All my best wishes are with him.

[mtbykr]

Wow, something weird about watching Nipper handle the pitching staff. Hopefully Wallace will have some input and contact with the team when they are home. We have been blessed to have him here, he is very well respected as one of the best in the biz. Get well soon Dave!