Lester's Timetable

[redsticknation]

I was wondering and I apologize if this is common knowledge, but what is Jon Lester's return date. Will he be ready for the start of the season, or will is it more like summer, or could he rehab for an entire year.

 

I saw the picture of him working out, and it got me wondering.

 

Thanks in advance.

[jacksonianmarch]

this is not common knowledge redstick, and for future reference, there will be no penalty for asking stupid questions, so ask away. I ask dumb questions all the time.

 

But this is not a stupid question. Lester's timetable will be determined by how good he looks in ST. Now regardless, since he lost some muscle and certainly some strength, he may come out throwing the same velocity. But his stamina will be drained as will his lower half, which could result in arm injury. Therefore, they should take it slow. This means at least the first half in AAA on short pitch counts that progressively get up to a full game pitched by the end of the yr.

[redsticknation]

Thanks, for the information, and for the knowledge that I have not angered the Gods of the Talk Sox message board

[jacksonianmarch]

there is but one god before us all on the talksox board. Can I get a yeszir!

[schillingouttheks]

YES-ZIR!

[RedSoxRooter]

I would look at Lester's timetable in much the same way he was used last year. Starts in the minors on a pitch count, up by mid season with the hope that he's fresh for the second half.