Injuries
Who Will Close Games for the Twins?
Joe Nathan is awaiting a second opinion on his right elbow injury, which was diagnosed as a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament and confirmed with MRI/CT scan. Dr. James Andrews and Dr. David Altchek are going to be taking a look at the imaging to see whether or not surgery is needed. The bad news […]
14Mar2010 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedWho Will Close Games for the Twins?
Joe Nathan is awaiting a second opinion on his right elbow injury, which was diagnosed as a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament and confirmed with MRI/CT scan. Dr. James Andrews and Dr. David Altchek are going to be taking a look at the imaging to see whether or not surgery is needed. The bad news […]
14Mar2010 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedBerkman Out Following Knee Surgery
After aggravating his left knee running the bases, Lance Berkman underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery this week to remove "loose cartilage." There was no damage to the ligaments or to the meniscus cartilage, which is obviously a plus, but having to debride the articular cartilage is not a great sign going forward, especially at […]
14Mar2010 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedBeltran Out for Months Following Microfracture
So much for having merely a bone bruise.
It looks like Carlos Beltran made a wise choice in going back to his own Doctor - Dr. Richard Steadman - as it turns out he had a good bit of Osteoarthritis in his right knee. He had Microfracture surgery on Wednesday, which means that at the very […]
Do We Really Want This Xavier Nady Character?
“We need more power!”
Thanks, Scotty. We knew that. While we’d all like our offense to go to 11, I’m not sure I’m super thrilled with the options. Mark DeRosa is off the table, Matt Holliday is likely signing with the Cards soon, not many people are thrilled with the idea of Uggla coming in, and […]
One More Wish: Bring Back Chipper!
To start things off, no, you didn’t miss some big, revolutionary news that the Braves got rid of Chipper Jones. When I was sitting down to write our Christmas wish list the other day, I talked to Colin on the phone for awhile about what he wanted to see on the list and he mentioned […]
26Dec2009 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedDL Informer Update
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12Nov2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedBrandon Phillips has Hairline Fracture of Wrist
Cincinnati Reds second baseman, Brandon Phillips , continues to play after missing some time following a hit-by-pitch on August 15. He was initially diagnosed with a deep bone bruise, but apparently…
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1Sep2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedSantana’s Surgery Has Some Good News; Other Mets Injuries
Johan Santana underwent successful surgery today, having multiple bone fragments removed from his ailing pitching elbow. With no signs of ligament or tendon damage, this is certainly a best case…
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1Sep2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedQualls Done for Year
Well, looks like we found our answer as to how severe the tissue damage was in Chad Qualls ‘ left knee. He is going to have surgery on the left knee. In these cases, the dislocation usually has…
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31Aug2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedDislocated Kneecap Sidelines Closer Qualls
The Diamondbacks are likely to be without closer Chad Qualls for at least the next two weeks - if not longer - after his left Patella dislocated in the 9th inning of Sunday’s contest. After…
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31Aug2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedHuddy to Return on Monday; Others Have Season-Enders
Oliver Perez will have arthroscopic surgery on his right (planting) knee in an attempt to alleviate painful symptoms arising from chronic Patellar tendonitis that is likely a result of bone spur or…
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27Aug2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedJohan Santana Done for Year; Wagner Claimed by BoSox
Johan Santana is reportedly done for the year, as Dr. David Altchek has diagnosed him with bone spurs in his left elbow. He will need surgery to debride (clean out) the elbow and to smooth it out. If…
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25Aug2009 | Disabled List Informer | 0 comments | ContinuedSchafer To Have Surgery On Wrist
Jordan Schafer first injured his wrist in the Braves’ first home game of the season. He wasn’t the same afterwards – and was eventually demoted to AAA in favor of Gregor Blanco before the Braves traded for Nate McLouth
He’s worn a cast on it for the last month in hopes that it will heal without […]
Liriano Shelved
Well, looks like Francisco Liriano ’s elbow problem is a bigger concern than we were initially led to believe. I told you back a few weeks ago that swelling in the absence of pain indicates a…
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