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  1. BudLight
    I never stated Altchek was a member of the Red Sox front office. The Red Sox front office disagreed with surgery for Schilling based on Dr Gill's initial diagnosis, tendon issues. Dr Morgan, who had performed surgery on Schilling earlier in his career recommended surgery. Due to the disagreement a second opinion to Gill's recommendation was needed according to the CBA. Schilling was provided a list of doctor's, by the Sox FO, and picked Altchek. Altchek was the first doctor to state in addition to the tendon injury there was an injury to the rotator cuff. I refer back to Altchek's article relating to rotator cuff injuries and the need for surgery. To state that Altchek is an independent expert IMHO, is a stretch. Morgan would be more independent than Altchek, his name didn't appear on the list provided by the Sox to Schilling.
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    I consider it a valid point because this doctor is the one who sided with Gill in recommending rehabilitation, knowing it would not "fix" the problem, only delay the inevitable, surgery. I understand the Red Sox had made an $8M investment in Schilling and wanted to get something out of him this season, however, I have a problem with a front office not taking the overall health of a person into consideration when making those decisions. It's fairly clear that Schilling would have to have surgery in order to fix his shoulder, the rehab was only a short term solution to get him on the mound this season. If this was Lester, Masterson or one of their other young studs would they have handled the situation the same way?
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    Dr Altcheck also had this to say: http://www.hss.edu/newsroom_new-techniques-rotator-cuff-injuries.asp Between three million and four million patients annually see a physician for problems with the rotator cuff, the complex network of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place and enable the arm to rotate. Injuries can be caused by accidents, repetitive use, a bone spur that saws away at muscle, or the aging process. While many pulls and strains can be managed with physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications or steroid injections, a torn rotator cuff can't heal on its own without surgery. As a result, chances of a more serious tear increases, leaving surgery as the only option. By some estimates the number of tears requiring surgery could more than double over the next several years to 500,000, as active baby boomers push the limits of their aging bodies
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    Hey, I can still get you that Piniero autographed jersey you want, he is playing just down the street this year!! Go Cards!!!!!
  5. BudLight
    So why sign him in the first place for 2008?? Further, why make such a spectacle about the treatment of his injury? Why leave him hanging on with rehab instead of surgery? I guess it just doesn't add up for me. He deserved a better departure by the organization than he was afforded after all he did for them in such a short period of time. I know, I know, it's a business, but there are certain players who have earned an exception, Schilling is one of them IMO.
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    I read a rumor this morning that said Youk chastised Manny for not getting more involved in the Coco fracas. Imagine that Youk challenging Manny's aggressiveness. Everyone knows Manny is a lover not a fighter!
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    I think it is early June and when all is said and done, Lugo can't hold Jeter's jock when it comes to offensive production
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    The approach, IMHO, is completely wrong. You don't put him in for his first start, with a 70 pitch limit, against Roy Halladay and the Jays who are currently ahead of them in the standings. Joba should have been sent to AAA to build up his pitch count and then only started for the Yanks when he would not be restricted in pitch count. Basically, the Yanks are willing to throw away games because their s***** pen would have to be relied upon for 5 plus innings in each of Joba's first few starts.
  11. BudLight
    When he closes that 500 hit difference gap over the last 9 seasons, give me a call.
  12. BudLight
    That's the first time I have ever heard that there was a strict pitch/inning count for Pedro in that ALCS. Who issued the pitch/inning count?
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    This, IMO, is a ridiculous proposal. Neutral sites will not attract fans. Fans are mostly loyal to their team and regional. The only thing this proposal will do is the same thing it did for football, it draws the "pink hats" to the games, not the everyday fan. A bad idea for baseball.
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    The point I was trying to make was, while he may have been a bit liberal early on, he took away as many pitches for Kennedy as he gave him. Kennedy pitched a decent game last night, working out of tough situations twice where he could have just as easily folded and the O's could have blown the game wide open. He showed a tenacity last night that was missing in his past starts. Hope this is the start of something good for him.
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    Another lose/lose situation for A-Rod. The Red Sox organization asked A-Rod to tape the message, but some view it as A-Rod trying to steal the thunder from Manny. On the other hand, if A-Rod refused to make the tape he would be looked at as self-centered and arrogant. He can't win this situation.
  18. BudLight
    The pitch f/x data I reviewed this morning is telling a different story. From what I have reviewed Kennedy had one pitch outside the zone called a strike last night while 7 pitches in the zone were called balls. On the other side of the coin, Burress had one pitch outside the box called a strike while 2 pitches in the box were called balls.
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    Le Grand Orange
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    To be fair to the Yankees, who could not be reached for comment, an alternative tour date of June 16 was finally offered to Carrigan, but school leaders decided the stadium arrival time of 9 a.m. (which would require a West Haven departure time of 6 a.m.) would be difficult to make work. And who knows what would happen if the bus hit traffic again on the way there. Also, the Yankees are refunding the school for the canceled stadium tour, which cost $15 per student. The total cost of the field trip, which included stops at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, was $65 per kid.
  21. BudLight
    They surely could use his versatility, especially with Mulder's poor rehab performances. He may be looked at as a possible closer solution for the Cardinals though. LaRussa would have to bury the hatchet, not sure if his ego will let him though.
  22. BudLight
    Looks like the Cubs are going to send Pie back to AAA. His .222 BA just isn't cutting it right now. The Cubs should be signing Jim Edmonds as soon as he clears waivers today. The Sox platoon of Cora and Lowrie would be their best solution especially since they will have to cover a portion of Lugo's salary if they deal him IMO. I'm not sure about St. Louis taking Tavarez back as long as Tony LaRussa is the manager. There was quite a bit of bad blood there.
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    I don't see Lugo starting ahead of Ryan Theriot in Chicago so why would Chicago pay him $9M for some spot starts. The Cubs also have a very serviceable backup SS in Ronny Cedeno. Both Theriot and Cedeno are batting above .300 and between the two of them this season their errors do not total Lugo's. Izturis - Chicago??
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    I think it's great that the Zephyr's have computers in their clubhouse/bullpen and allow their players to post to this board during games!!
  25. BudLight
    That some people take their fandom to bizarre extents.
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