Simply put, this is one of the most disturbing threads I have ever read on here. I worry about the future of this site.
TPM, infielddad, Dad04 and a few others. Thanks for welcoming this young man with a little compassion, dignity and sensible advice.
shippirate - I don't know a thing about you but keep the faith, listen to your doctors and chase your dream. Better to try than to have regrets. And no, you didn't 'do this to yourself.' Good luck!
TR - Quit hiding behind the vail of "blunt." I like blunt, I am blunt myself. You're something different and its blinding your good judgement.
----------------------- Go Bearcats!
Posts: 3658 | Location: California | Registered: June 22, 2003
You insults continue to make me think you have a very serious problem ????????????????????
But then you are in the state where the GOV reportedly goes to work every day in a private jet (did he lose his drivers license)and to ease the budget problems will try to release 25,000 inmates early so as to save money-- Just got to like the thinking on the "left out coast"---OUCH
Taking that into consideration I guess you don't have a problem
What the ????? Very logical
Posts: 71 | Location: SouthEast | Registered: October 13, 2007
Thanks for the support everyone, I really appreciate it.
Tomorrow I am going to The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and seeing MD Answorth Allen, after that I will know the extent of the damage and if it requires surgery. Hopefully it'll just be PT and rest...
Posts: 143 | Location: eastcoast | Registered: September 01, 2006
You say this injury destroyed your chances. No it didn't. If you continue to feel sorry for yourself maybe you did. You didn't ask you statedthat the injury destroyed your chances.
Incorrect: injured shoulder...destroyed my chance?
Copied directly out of the topic header. I believe the question mark indicates...a question? I don't see the young man as feeling sorry for himself. I believe he is asking for information and, God forbid, a little encouragement.
Take Care Shp09, and do what you have to to get well.
Posts: 71 | Location: SouthEast | Registered: October 13, 2007
shp, good luck tomorrow. I hope it is a good visit and provides some answers you need on the medical issues. Keeping a very positive frame of mind will be critical. By doing that, and working hard, you can end up in the best shape of your life by the end of this. Will have my fingers crossed for you. Bill Armstrong
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
Posts: 2085 | Location: ca | Registered: February 11, 2003
I went to the doctor today, he said that my labral tear was small. Said there is no need for surgery and that I should get over to a physical therapist 2-3x per week. In 6 weeks I will be going back for a follow up visit, and then I will be cleared to throw again
Posts: 143 | Location: eastcoast | Registered: September 01, 2006
shp, That is great news for you. Do everything you can to find a therapist who knows baseball, throwing and labrum issues and can guide your PT. Just so you know, you are not alone, and need to focus on what lies ahead. Here is the link to a story about our son's roommate from the Lansing Lugnuts Milb team in 2005. Casey is a terrific guy and a great talent. He didn't even pitch until his senior year in college. Ended up being a 4th round pick and moved very quickly to Toronto in 2006. He had a very good year last year. As you can tell, labrum injuries affect players at all levels. Casey was doing a bullpen with no prior history and he takes great care of himself. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080312&conten...s&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
Posts: 2085 | Location: ca | Registered: February 11, 2003
P16 yes there was a question mark but the way he posed it was negative. How does antone know ? Fortunately he got the answer from the one who can give him good advice. Casey Jansen just got sidelined for the rest of the year with a torn labrum. Not his 1st.
Posts: 4323 | Location: Canada | Registered: October 13, 2005
According to Ernie Whitt he has struggled with arm injury. Did not specify if it was labrum. He was jsut off rehab recently. If you were really asking to know I could ask. I doubt that was your intent.
Posts: 4323 | Location: Canada | Registered: October 13, 2005
Just to be clear: Casey appeared in 70 games last year, and nearly the same combined number in 2006 when he moved quickly up to the Jays. In 2005, he was amazing from day one in Lansing until the 144 game schedule was complete. Don't think we need anymore. I posted about Casey because he is a late bloomer as a pitcher, a great kid, tremendous competitor, great teammate, and a very hard worker on conditioning and taking care of himself, and still ends up with a labrum injury.
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
Posts: 2085 | Location: ca | Registered: February 11, 2003
just thought i would update as to what's been happening with my shoulder:
Went to PT twice, after the examination and doing the specified surgical tubing/stretching the therapist doesn't expect me to be out long at all. Shoulder is very sore...I don't think I have ever used my shoulder so little as I have the past month or so. Well, onto the road to recovery.
Thanks everyone for the prayers, helpful advice and trying to help me out with this situation...even you TR
Posts: 143 | Location: eastcoast | Registered: September 01, 2006
That is good news. Make sure you do not slack off on the PT - and good luck with your season!
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. ~Jim Bouton, Ball Four, 1970
Posts: 5809 | Location: Huntersville,NC | Registered: December 27, 2002
iirc, you are in Union county. I grew up and played at Hillside HS (back in the 70's - its a bit different there now..) My son plays in the same conference as SHP, so I've been following your posts.
Use the spring to get your arm back to 100%, and try to hook up with a good summer/fall team to get you the exposure to the colleges.
Again, good luck!!
_________________________ I'm feeling pretty good - we've got it narrowed down to only about 100 colleges now....
Posts: 523 | Location: New Jersey | Registered: April 08, 2004
