FBM, Mri yesterday am. His trainer is out of town with the team, will be back tomorrow. I am assuming he will get results from him??? He is feeling much better, is walking ok. Thanks for asking.
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Had an evaluation yesterday and is cleared to begin throwing standing on two feet. Thursday will throw a pen to see how it all ties together. He has some concerns about having to make a quick turn on the foot. Kind of frustrated with how slow things move, at school, out of need, it's let's see how fast we can get the player back on the field, here there seems to be no rush. We had a chance to have a real conversation yesterday and it is interesting to hear his perception and the organization's philosophy. It's interesting to note that every farm system has their own "system" and how they go about things is very different. In his organization, you go ss to low A regular, then high A, etc. In his best friends system he may jump this summer from ss to AA. Also interesting to hear about the makeup of the different teams in terms of new players and players that have already been in the system for a few years. The next level (pro ball) is very interesting, whatever organization you play for will, in the end, determine your development and how fast you move. or don't move. He misses his friends from school, family and Clemson. He is looking forward to going back in the fall, to be on a familiar campus (his apartment is there) and possibly fall instruction back here in Florida. Wednesday they begin a 6 day road trip, but he is used to that from school, end of year road trips back to back and tourneys have taught him how to live out of a suitcase. He got another housemate and he has wheels so the bike has not been used. That's a good thing, IMO.
Posts: 10888 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
Thought I would post due to pms I have been receiving. Dave has left Batavia. Between the ankle and now tendinitous in upper arm it was decided to bring him to Jupiter to work with him to correct any mechanical issues created by the sore ankle. One of the reasons why they wanted him to wait until the ankle was pain free. With a rush to get back on the mound to help out the team and finally get going, it just wasn't working and he was becoming frustrated. With coaches and managers into full season and a busy trainer attending to bumps and bruises, they felt it best to head to the rehab facility. Not sure if he will return, if he is ok after 2-3 weeks he most likely will do rehab innings in rookie league to get ready for fall instrux.
The best part is no more bike and back in his truck.
Posts: 10888 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
So sorry to hear about the bumps in the road. Sounds like a good plan to go at it slow...and I know TPM and TPD are happy he is back in the Sunshine State.
JT
Posts: 3534 | Location: Lynchburg, VA | Registered: January 15, 2003
TPM sorry to hear DK is out but maybe a little home therapy is in order Hopefully he'll return to the team this summer or he'll be ready to play for the fall BEST of Luck to DK on his rehab
Posts: 263 | Location: RED SOX NATION,USA | Registered: December 26, 2002
TPM, Sounds like the Cards are taking a cautious approach with DK, and that's a good thing. After a long college season, it might be a good time for DK to rest up and get things right. And close to home too I hope this is nothing but a short delay to a long professional career.
"There are two kinds of people in this game: those who are humble and those who are about to be." Clint Hurdle
Posts: 1733 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: January 22, 2006
DK throwing at 90 feet today and feeling very good.
He received his papers today for fall instructional league. That means he remains in Florida until mid october. This has been the most we have seen him since HS.
It's been a long summer.
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