"Blair P. Houghton" <b.TakeThisOut@p.h> wrote in message
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> Ryan <viper4789.TakeThisOut@aol.communist> wrote:
> >I wish I could say it was right in the middle of a pennant race too.
Hopefully
> >he'll be back strong for next year.
It's obvious he's in pain now even when he's =not= throwing. He's begun to
play defense like a man in fear of the ball -- with, sad to say, good
reason. If I were this organization, I'd try to get him to move his
timetable up a bit; he's not helping the club (or Randy's peace-of-mind) in
the field, and he's not helping the club at the plate, but he could be ready
a little bit sooner to help right the ship =next= year if he goes in early
(non-pitchers are usually at full strength six-to-nine months after
successful Tommy John surgery).
> Only 31 games below .500. Crying shame.
The season was, effectively, surrendered the day Brenly was allowed to
escape. At the time, I thought it was important that Luis be the
professional and show the kids what it meant to give it all up each and
every day, each and every =moment= of every day, no matter how badly you
might wish you were anywhere else doing any=thing= else.
That's obviously not happening. The young guys are taking more of a Shea
Hillenbrand approach to their major-league duties this year, with several
players regressing or not even =trying= when they hit the field -- or in
workouts. Time for Gonzo to take care of Gonzo, hope the bad apples can be
tossed out of the barrel this winter, and start fresh next year.
> --Blair
> "When did Fetters come back?"
Friday, replacing Andy Good on the roster. (And in our hearts. Awwwwww....)
>> Stay informed about: Gonzalez to undergo season-ending surgery 
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