MLB 2009 Season

[BillD1984]

From the OC Register today:
Oakland's Jack Cust belted a solo home run that smashed the windshield on Willits' Toyota 4Runner's windshield. The Angels won 3-1.
One thing's for sure: The AL West rivalry between the Angels and the A's is off to a smashing start …

Yes, but any respect Willits may have had for Cust, is forever shattered!

 

[SabresRule]

any respect Willits may have had for Cust, is forever shattered!

SNAP!

 

[HD MM]

A-Rod to have Surgery says Brother!

[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=nyy"]Moved Permanently[/ame] third baseman [ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=3115"]Alex Rodriguez Stats, News, Photos - New York Yankees - ESPN[/ame] will have surgery to remove a cyst from his right hip and will be out 10 weeks, Rodriguez's brother told ESPNdeportes.com on Thursday.

Joe Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez's older brother, told Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com during a phone interview that immediate surgery was recommended, and that rehabilitation would take about 10 weeks.

[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3954457"]New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez's brother Joe says A-Rod out 10 weeks - ESPN[/ame]

 

[Paul Wozniak]

A cyst? Bonds and Clemens both had that problem too. Hmmm... Common steroid problem. Or maybe A-Roid just doesn't want to play in that "world" championship? I'm betting on both.

 

[HD MM]

A cyst? Bonds and Clemens both had that problem too. Hmmm... Common steroid problem. Or maybe A-Roid just doesn't want to play in that "world" championship? I'm betting on both.

Maybe that's the spot he injected himself and it got infected?

Either way, the surgery and rehab time will be cutting into the start of the regular season. So much for A-Rod being in the opening day lineup to unveil the new Yankee Stadium.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

I guess problem last season also. Why did he wait till now to get help?

 

[HD MM]

I guess problem last season also. Why did he wait till now to get help?

He has bad judgment and can't think for himself. Quite frankly he's not that intelligent either.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

I questioned his intelligence last week. I don't think this guy does any of his own thinking.

 

[cybok0]

SNAP!

You must think you're Joy from "my name is Earl".

 

[BillD1984]

Maybe that's the spot he injected himself and it got infected?

Either way, the surgery and rehab time will be cutting into the start of the regular season. So much for A-Rod being in the opening day lineup to unveil the new Yankee Stadium.

Which reminds me, when are they opening up "The House that Juice Built" ?

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Which reminds me, when are they opening up "The House that Juice Built" ?

4/16, two days after Ms. Roberts' book is released...

 

[Paul Wozniak]

4/16, two days after Ms. Roberts' book is released...

That timing of the surgery is looking less like a coincidence. Good way, to stay out of the way, when the "book hits the fan".

 

[HD MM]

4/16, two days after Ms. Roberts' book is released...

And they open against none other than the almighty Cleveland Indians!

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Interesting stat I saw on ESPN.com:

The Yankees are 20-23 in the 43 games Rodriguez has missed since he joined the team in 2004.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Interesting stat I saw on ESPN.com:

Now look at their W-L record in the playoffs with him.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Now look at their W-L record in the playoffs with him.

They have to get there first

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Yankees GM Brian Cashman just said Alex Rodriguez has a torn hip labrum and cyst.

They’re trying rest and rehab. The cyst was drained. The hope is he’ll keep playing.

More to come.

He’s out of the WBC.

UPDATE, 3:51 p.m.: Surgery, if needed, would knock him out four months.

The cyst was large and the hope was having it drained will lessen the stiffness Rodriguez felt.

They’re going to cut down on his time in spring training in the hopes he can get through the season.

This is a similar injury to what Mike Lowell and Chase Utley had. Cashman refused to say what degree the tear was.

The LoHud Yankees Blog

 

[BillD1984]

The LoHud Yankees Blog

Wow, big news indeed. Could have serious implications on the AL East.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Wow, big news indeed. Could have serious implications on the AL East.

UPDATE, 4:07 p.m.: Cashman just said A-Rod will need the surgery at some point. The tear won’t just heal.

They’re hoping he can get through the season then have it. So this could be an issue all year.

The LoHud Yankees Blog

 

[BillD1984]

This was the part that piqued my interest:

So this could be an issue all year.