Crawford has setback

[yeszir]

Swelling's down, according to the Globe.

 

Everything's under a microscope these days with the media.

 

Yes! Now he can go back out their and re-aggrevate it.

[jopete19]

I really think he feels a lot of pressure so he pushed himself back so soon.

[jacksonianmarch]

Fixed.

 

But if it were Granderson who had the surgery, it would just be a minor bump and actually good for him because he's able now to know how far he can push himself and utilize that knowledge to increase the speed of his recovery. Very well worth the 1-2 days off from baseball activities because it will give him a recovery of 1-2 weeks sooner than they thought.

 

Unfortunately, it was Crawford, so he needs an MRI because he's got bone chips floating around in his wrist.

 

Or maybe because he aggravated it on a drill where it shouldnt have been aggravated? I can understand him aggravating it swinging, but in a bunting drill? That's ridiculous. Regardless, you can continue to see the sunshine through the clouds, but the reality is, he isnt all the way back. And, even if he re-injured it, the swelling will go down after a couple days. So the fact that the swelling is down doesnt tell you much. And I said nothing about bone chips, you fabricated that. Let's just put it this way, I am concerned that he's pushing himself too far and will likely need to scale back. It might just be some tendonitis, but the fact that the swelling is down does nothing to take that possibility away that it could be more serious.

 

And sff, are you questioning my track record on here? Because last I checked a whole lot of you guys ate crow when I brought my opinions on injury into here. Gun to my head, this is tendonitis and will go down with a week off from work, but I dont like that it reaggravated in such a trivial manner. Makes me suspect something else could be lurking, which is why I would recommend an MRI

[a700hitter]

Or maybe because he aggravated it on a drill where it shouldnt have been aggravated? I can understand him aggravating it swinging, but in a bunting drill? That's ridiculous. Regardless, you can continue to see the sunshine through the clouds, but the reality is, he isnt all the way back. And, even if he re-injured it, the swelling will go down after a couple days. So the fact that the swelling is down doesnt tell you much. And I said nothing about bone chips, you fabricated that. Let's just put it this way, I am concerned that he's pushing himself too far and will likely need to scale back. It might just be some tendonitis, but the fact that the swelling is down does nothing to take that possibility away that it could be more serious.

 

And sff, are you questioning my track record on here? Because last I checked a whole lot of you guys ate crow when I brought my opinions on injury into here. Gun to my head, this is tendonitis and will go down with a week off from work, but I dont like that it reaggravated in such a trivial manner. Makes me suspect something else could be lurking, which is why I would recommend an MRI

The site of surgery can experience swelling for an extended period of time. I have my fingers crossed that this is just part of the healing process.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Or maybe because he aggravated it on a drill where it shouldnt have been aggravated? I can understand him aggravating it swinging, but in a bunting drill? That's ridiculous. Regardless, you can continue to see the sunshine through the clouds, but the reality is, he isnt all the way back. And, even if he re-injured it, the swelling will go down after a couple days. So the fact that the swelling is down doesnt tell you much. And I said nothing about bone chips, you fabricated that. Let's just put it this way, I am concerned that he's pushing himself too far and will likely need to scale back. It might just be some tendonitis, but the fact that the swelling is down does nothing to take that possibility away that it could be more serious.

 

And sff, are you questioning my track record on here? Because last I checked a whole lot of you guys ate crow when I brought my opinions on injury into here. Gun to my head, this is tendonitis and will go down with a week off from work, but I dont like that it reaggravated in such a trivial manner. Makes me suspect something else could be lurking, which is why I would recommend an MRI

 

Would he have a better range of motion if he re-injured it? I don't see how that could possibly be the case. Or that soreness goes down.

 

If he re-injured his wrist, wouldn't it be more painful and wouldn't he have less ability to move it?

 

As far as I know, he aggravated it via the entire process of swinging (soft toss and off tee) as well as bunting, not just the bunting itself.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Those are real questions, FWIW. I wasn't being a smartass (this time).

[jacksonianmarch]

Would he have a better range of motion if he re-injured it? I don't see how that could possibly be the case. Or that soreness goes down.

 

If he re-injured his wrist, wouldn't it be more painful and wouldn't he have less ability to move it?

 

As far as I know, he aggravated it via the entire process of swinging (soft toss and off tee) as well as bunting, not just the bunting itself.

 

The wrist is funny. Your range of motion will improve when the swelling goes down regardless of the underlying ligamentous or tendonous injury. Less fluid in the contained space will mean increased range of motion. You are going to see if this is just normal inflammation vs something more serious when he picks up a bat and starts swinging in anger again. That kind of force cannot be duplicated and will be the ultimate determinant of his long term prognosis

[Spudboy]

I am telling you right now' date=' he should get another MRI[/quote']

 

Yup. Soreness is one thing, inflammation is indicative of something real. Advanced images are indicated now.

[Spudboy]

Dear Lord reading through this sounds like his entire hand fell off. It's a minor bump in the road to recovery, he is already hitting off a tee with one hand, and he still plans to be ready by Opening Day, and if he's not, then he'll probably be out for only a few games.

 

Doctors already said he has better range of motion and the inflammation is down.

 

All recoveries are going to have a set back at some point. Relax guys. Geez.

 

And of course you have more Medical expertise than say, a Physician (Jacko). "Cut The Crap".

 

Jacko is almost always correct about these things. You know why? Unlike everyone on this board that just spouts opinion based on regurgitated stats and opinions of others, Jacko has many years of formal education to back his "opinion". He's a f***ing Doctor! And he has played the game at a high level. Who else here can say that about themselves?

[Spudboy]

The wrist is funny. Your range of motion will improve when the swelling goes down regardless of the underlying ligamentous or tendonous injury. Less fluid in the contained space will mean increased range of motion. You are going to see if this is just normal inflammation vs something more serious when he picks up a bat and starts swinging in anger again. That kind of force cannot be duplicated and will be the ultimate determinant of his long term prognosis

 

But what the f*** do you know?

[a700hitter]

Yup. Soreness is one thing' date=' inflammation is indicative of something real. Advanced images are indicated now.[/quote']It baffles me that they will invest $140 million in the guy, but be reluctant to give him an MRI that costs a couple of thousand.

[Laser Show]

And of course you have more Medical expertise than say, a Physician (Jacko). "Cut The Crap".

 

Jacko is almost always correct about these things. You know why? Unlike everyone on this board that just spouts opinion based on regurgitated stats and opinions of others, Jacko has many years of formal education to back his "opinion". He's a f***ing Doctor! And he has played the game at a high level. Who else here can say that about themselves?

 

For realsies?

 

 

I still think Crawford will be in the lineup opening day. He may get more rest days than everyone else over the first few weeks, but I think starting the first game will do a lot for his mental state and confidence.

[BSN07]

Crawford should get an MRI and should not pick up a bat until all the swelling has gone down and continue to do drills without aggravating the wrist. I think it's better to miss the time now and heal right, then to hurry back before he is ready and have the issue linger all season. He doesn't get bonus points for playing opening day with 1.5 wrists. He needs to take his time and come back 100% or close to it. The Sox have some guys that can play for the first few weeks of the season if need be.

[seabeachfred]

Crawford should get an MRI and should not pick up a bat until all the swelling has gone down and continue to do drills without aggravating the wrist. I think it's better to miss the time now and heal right' date=' then to hurry back before he is ready and have the issue linger all season. He doesn't get bonus points for playing opening day with 1.5 wrists. He needs to take his time and come back 100% or close to it. The Sox have some guys that can play for the first few weeks of the season if need be.[/quote']

 

BSN, you're a coach and I coached for 30 years......anybody connected with baseball in any way knows that wrist injuries have to heal completely before the player with such an ailment be allowed to resume workouts or competitive action. Otherwise the chances for resumption of pain and setbacks are almost guaranteed to hold the player up and mar his season. Crawford needs an MRI and fast. Then the inmate must be told by the warden that he rehabs while he heals and only when the warden in charge gives him the OK, only then, does he return to action.

 

I'm a little troubled about the idea that since the RedSox have so much invested in Crawford they want him to start paying dividends as soon as possible rather than making sure he is ready to do that. His getting back in action so prematurely the other day certainly didn't make me think the opposite. Of course, Carl himself wants to make amends for last season so it is possible he was bending the ear of the coaching staff imploring them to let him get back in it. This setback ought to teach both of them t hat patience and time are the best healers.

[Spudboy]

Whatever. He'll play by May or he'll get another procedure done. It's in the tea leaves.

 

I can't wait to see him play this year. I really want to se him get back to being the game changing exciting player he was in Tampa. Oh, and I want his nae Sayers to shut the f*** up. Dumb asses all.

[SoxFanForsyth]

You were right, Jackso.

 

Good call on it. My bad for calling you out. Not sure why they didn't get an MRI on it today if he's still 5-7 days out. Any ideas on that?

[VA Sox Fan]

Crawford close to getting in a game

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff April 7, 2012 03:30 PM

 

 

DETROIT — Carl Crawford’s return from surgery on his left wrist is picking up steam in Fort Myers.

 

The left fielder continues to take batting practice on the field and is getting into an extended spring training game is “imminent” according to Bobby Valentine.

 

Rather than travel to Boston for the Opening Day festivities, Crawford will stay in Florida and continue his work.

 

“I heard he’s progressing really nicely,” Valentine said. “The way it seems right now, he’s feeling very good.”

 

Crawford would start out as a DH then work his way into the field.

 

“We’re trying to get a very comprehensive, yet not rushed, program for him,” Valentine said.

 

Crawford would go from extended spring training to a minor league assignment before rejoining the Red Sox. The hope is that will happen sometime in May.

[a700hitter]

Crawford close to getting in a game

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff April 7, 2012 03:30 PM

 

 

DETROIT — Carl Crawford’s return from surgery on his left wrist is picking up steam in Fort Myers.

 

The left fielder continues to take batting practice on the field and is getting into an extended spring training game is “imminent” according to Bobby Valentine.

 

Rather than travel to Boston for the Opening Day festivities, Crawford will stay in Florida and continue his work.

 

“I heard he’s progressing really nicely,” Valentine said. “The way it seems right now, he’s feeling very good.”

 

Crawford would start out as a DH then work his way into the field.

 

“We’re trying to get a very comprehensive, yet not rushed, program for him,” Valentine said.

 

Crawford would go from extended spring training to a minor league assignment before rejoining the Red Sox. The hope is that will happen sometime in May.

VA, you gave me a scare by putting this in the "Crawford Setback" thread.

[SoxSport]

Great! Can he close?

[VA Sox Fan]

VA' date=' you gave me a scare by putting this in the "Crawford Setback" thread.[/quote']

 

I'm sorry, didn't know where else to post it.

[VA Sox Fan]

Great! Can he close?

 

Nope. Left Fielder.

 

Aceves is our closer, at the moment. Won't need him today.

[SCM33]

Great! Can he close?

 

Can he pitch at all?

 

Can he play SS?

 

Can he catch?

[FredLynn]

Nope. Left Fielder.

 

Aceves is our closer, at the moment. Won't need him today.

 

Thats wonderful VA!

Aceves is our closer.

I know I can sleep more soundly tonite knowing that fact.

[Gringo]

Nope. Left Fielder.

 

Aceves is our closer, at the moment. Won't need him today.

 

Talk about a sarcasm interpretation deficiency....

[Dojji]

Great! Can he close?

 

Why do we need a closer when we've never led a game yet?

[Dojji]

Talk about a sarcasm interpretation deficiency....

 

Sometimes the best response to sarcasm is to play it straight.

[VA Sox Fan]

Thats wonderful VA!

Aceves is our closer.

I know I can sleep more soundly tonite knowing that fact.

 

Good for you!! :thumbsup:

[VA Sox Fan]

Sometimes the best response to sarcasm is to play it straight.

 

Thank you.

[Rdsxmbnt]

What's the point of starting him at DH? I'm sure batting is more taxing on the wrist than catching a fly ball...

[BecKett]

Nope. Left Fielder.

 

Aceves is our closer, at the moment. Won't need him today.

 

This is amazing. What an awful post.