tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37892113.post247627258902016733..comments2024-01-26T11:14:40.053-06:00Comments on Over The Baggy: Reason for concern over Baker's setback?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37892113.post-7003763374640944552024-01-26T11:14:40.053-06:002024-01-26T11:14:40.053-06:00Very thoughhtful blogVery thoughhtful blogMoiras Burtonhttps://moirasburton.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37892113.post-57505988778821934392011-02-15T11:44:01.176-06:002011-02-15T11:44:01.176-06:00Time will tell how this play out
La Velle just re...<i>Time will tell how this play out</i><br /><br />La Velle just reported that Baker threw a bullpen session with "no apparent problems". That is a positive sign. Still, we'll see what happens when he really begins to uncork and throwing more pitches as the games start next month.Twinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798156351604295235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37892113.post-36545845646371778162011-02-15T11:37:41.632-06:002011-02-15T11:37:41.632-06:00I think you're on to something here Parker. B...I think you're on to something here Parker. Bone spurs don't grow for no reason and pitching is hell on an arm. Time will tell how this play out, of course, but I'm happy Gibson is lookin' ready to contribute.OBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37892113.post-82108725155065731672011-02-15T10:33:53.345-06:002011-02-15T10:33:53.345-06:00My question would be, are there others who had bon...<i>My question would be, are there others who had bone spurs/chips removed who came back without needing additional surgery?</i><br /><br />I've been trying to compile a list of pitchers who have had bone chips/spurs removed from there elbow without any added problems, and truthfully, I'm not finding a lot. Bone chips are somewhat common, no doubt. Johan Santana pitched through bone spurs in 2004 and had great success but those spurs came calling at the end of 2009 and required more surgery to remove them. The Nationals' reliever Craig Stammen had bone spurs removed in 2009 and managed to pitch 123 innings as a swing man in 2010. <br /><br /><i>There must be or I can't imagine why the Twins (or any team) would downplay the seriousness of having the chips/spurs removed. Or is it just that all is well unless they start to experience "discomfort" and that is the indicator of a bigger problem?</i><br /><br />I think that is the larger issue. In comparison to Blackburn, Baker seemed to have much more complications related to his elbow in 2010 - requiring the cortisone shot as well. While it's possible that this flare up is indeed minor, it does makes me wonder if there isn't more issues forthcoming with his UCL - especially in light of his other elbow related problems.Twins Fan c.1981https://www.blogger.com/profile/05029718081907720967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37892113.post-91517499456038550182011-02-15T08:29:21.740-06:002011-02-15T08:29:21.740-06:00I share your concern over Baker and appreciate the...I share your concern over Baker and appreciate the list of pitchers in similar situations who ended up having TJ. My question would be, are there others who had bone spurs/chips removed who came back without needing additional surgery?<br /><br />There must be or I can't imagine why the Twins (or any team) would downplay the seriousness of having the chips/spurs removed. Or is it just that all is well unless they start to experience "discomfort" and that is the indicator of a bigger problem?jbiowanoreply@blogger.com