Monday, July 26, 2004
Mommas! Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Pitch for the Mariners
From Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports/Sporting News: Mariners righthander Joel Pineiro may have a torn elbow ligament that could require ligament-transplant surgery which would sideline him for 12 to 18 months, according to a source with knowledge of the pitcher's condition.It appears I might soon be adding Piñiero's name to the Dishonor Roll of pitchers who have blown out their arms under the Mariners' tutelage.
Pineiro, 25, is expected to be sidelined for a significant period of time, but a final determination on his condition has not been made.
I suppose the only good news is that it will probably be Tommy John surgery, which has good chancees for a full recovery in about two years time.
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Update:Rosenthal's report has been updated as follows:
Mariners righthander Joel Pineiro will be sidelined for a significant period of time with an elbow injury, but he will not require ligament-transplant surgery, according to a source with knowledge of the pitcher's condition.
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