Wakefield has been pitching with a torn labrum

[TheKilo]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/03/notebook_arms_a.html

 

Wakefield - who allowed four runs (two earned) in three innings today against the Rays in his third appearance of the spring - has pitched with a small tear in the labrum of his right shoulder for two years. His production has remained steady throughout the season but, owing to fatigue, it evaporated in the playoffs.

 

If all goes to plan, the Red Sox will be able to conserve Wakefield because of their starting depth.

 

"It's a great backup to have if we need a spot start to give somebody a breather," Wakefield said. "Last year, I don't think we had those options."

 

Wakefield, 42, offered only one solution to healing his shoulder for good: surgery.

 

"That's probably it," he said. "And I don't want to have it. At this point, if I have labrum surgery, I miss a whole year. Just got to maintain my strength."

[Cocos Disciples]

5...4...3...2...

 

*Awaits impending explosion*

[BSN07]

I know they have other guys to fill in. But if Wake is hurting and can't go, I wouldn't mind seeing Pedro get a shot at the rotation.

 

 

 

Let me also say that I understand it's the AL East. And that he is probably no a 30 start pitcher anymore.And his outting was against the Netherlands(BTW tooting my own horn but the Pitcher Smits for the Netherlands, I have a .500 AVG against,(2 for 4) room mate is 4 for 5:thumbsup:) But I don't know if any of you watch the WBC game, he looked strong. His fastball from the eyeball test(no radar gun on broadcast) seemed lively, with plenty on it. His breaking and off speed stuff looked sharp. And you guys know me, I don't get to overly gushy about emotions usually, but it look as if there is still some fire left in Pedro. He looked pumped out there. So it made me think he might be worth a shot. Especially if Penny and Wake are potential Implosions.

 

 

I don't usually go for the Nostalgic side of things, but I have to admit, there would be a certain amount of happiness to see #45 on the mound again. Also the return of the atmosphere that Pedro brought to Fenway would be pretty cool.

[diony]

Ouch.

[italstallianion]

It seems like that's the popular injury to have these days...might as well get it while it's "cool"

[Cocos Disciples]

It seems like that's the popular injury to have these days...might as well get it while it's "cool"

 

It's like Twitter, everyone's doing it.

[BoSox21]

I guess this will be his last year

[TheKilo]

I know they have other guys to fill in. But if Wake is hurting and can't go, I wouldn't mind seeing Pedro get a shot at the rotation.

 

 

 

Let me also say that I understand it's the AL East. And that he is probably no a 30 start pitcher anymore.And his outting was against the Netherlands(BTW tooting my own horn but the Pitcher Smits for the Nehterlands, I have a .500 AVG against,(2 for 4) roomate is 4 for 5:thumbsup:) But I don't know if any of you watch the WBC game, he looked strong. His fastball from the eyeball test(no radar gun on broadcast) seemed lively, with plenty on it. His breaking and off speed stuff looked sharp. And you guys know me, I don't get to overly gushy about emotions usually, but it look as if there is still some fire left in Pedro. He looked pumped out there. So it made me think he might be worth a shot. Especially if Penny and Wake are potential Implosions.

 

 

I don't usually go for the Nostalgic side of things, but I have to admit, there would be a certain amount of happiness to see #45 on the mound again. Also the return of the atmosphere that Pedro brought to Fenway would be pretty cool.

 

So many things wrong with this post where to begin?

[BSN07]

So many things wrong with this post where to begin?

 

As in spelling or the overall theme of the post?

 

 

If it's Spelling well you know me.

 

 

If it's the Theme of the post, well I said that there would have to be a few things that would have to line up for this to happen. I also said there is a fairly good chance he's not going to be anything outstanding. I just thought it be a nice storyline for the upcoming season.

 

 

Besides that I'm not really sure what you could have wrong with my "personal opinion" post, outside of just giving me grief for the sake of being a dick.

[a700hitter]

I'd rather he get cut from the team now than tosuffer through his starts for another season.

[TheKilo]

As in spelling or the overall theme of the post?

 

 

If it's Spelling well you know me.

 

 

If it's the Theme of the post, well I said that there would have to be a few things that would have to line up for this to happen. I also said there is a fairly good chance he's not going to be anything outstanding. I just thought it be a nice storyline for the upcoming season.

 

 

Besides that I'm not really sure what you could have wrong with my "personal opinion" post, outside of just giving me grief for the sake of being a dick.

 

The theme. I was joking - but I have more chance of pitching for the Sox this year than Pedro Martinez.

[jacksonianmarch]

Pedro would love to come back to Boston to this ownership /sarcasm

[TheKilo]

Pedro would love to come back to Boston to this ownership /sarcasm

 

His agent contacted the Sox not two weeks ago to see if there was interest.

 

God you're dumb.

[BSN07]

His agent contacted the Sox not two weeks ago to see if there was interest.

 

God you're dumb.

 

That story is what first got me thinking about it. Seeing him pitch yesterday just added to it. I thought it was posted here, so I assumed everyone for the most part read it.