Richards seriously injures knee

[SoWhat]

We don't need another starter

Thank god its not an arm injury like I thought he would sustain, but anyone who was thinking Richards would make it through well over 200 innings was an idiot

Hopefully I don't get banned for this, but you sir are a complete jackass

[Guest]

This sucks so much. I hate the ****ing Red Sox, they always jinx the Angels....I hope G.Rich is okay :-/

[James]

It is amazing how many idiots there are in this world. This club will battle through this and prayers to Richards for a speedy and full recovery.

[Guest]

This is so awful....what a nightmare scenario goddamn

[Frieri Meatball]

This sucks so much. I feel bad for Grich because he turned into a monster this year and was so good. I just dont see how they can overcome this huge loss. I just hope he can come back strong for next season.

[Michifan]

Patella injury they're saying. Any hope it's just bruised?

[SoCALkid]

Jeez we lose our best starter so that means our whole team will suck now?

left knee pateler injury I know I spelled it wrong.

[fan_since79]

"Patella injury, the extent of which is not known." That's the preliminary news.

[GOIrish]

Knee cap. Doesn't look like it's the end of the world.

All of these knee-jerk, Angels now are trash comments are looking pretty silly.

[fan_since79]

My guess if i had to take one and since I've slept in a Holiday Inn before -- patellar tendon injury.

 

Hope it's just dislocated and nothing torn.

 

http://nemsi.uchc.edu/clinical_services/orthopaedic/knee/patellar_dislocation.html

 

Normal care of patellar dislocations, when a loose fragment has not been created is the immobilization of the knee for a short period of time (seven to 10 days). During this time, the swelling is reduced and the acute discomfort of the dislocation decreases. Slow mobilization of the knee and of the patellofemoral joint is then begun, and usually full recovery can be expected within a three to six week period. This period of time is significantly lengthened when the patellar dislocation is recurrent.

[Brandon]

Knee cap. Doesn't look like it's the end of the world.

All of these knee-jerk, Angels now are trash comments are looking pretty silly.

 

Didn't quite see this, sir.

 

Mostly what is being missed with him out or how it affects the rotation.

[QuinlansMinion]

If hes back by October 1st, great news. 

[fan_since79]

Knee cap. Doesn't look like it's the end of the world.

All of these knee-jerk, Angels now are trash comments are looking pretty silly.

 

If ligaments are torn, it's the end of the season for Richards.

[Sherlock31]

Hmmm, that'll make it tougher....   Maybe bring back Drew Rucinski?  

I like the kid but he's about another year away

 

The best bid is to get a rental veteran via the waiver wire

Edited August 21, 2014 by Sherlock31

[Inside Pitch]

Hope it's just dislocated and nothing torn.

 

http://nemsi.uchc.edu/clinical_services/orthopaedic/knee/patellar_dislocation.html

 

Normal care of patellar dislocations, when a loose fragment has not been created is the immobilization of the knee for a short period of time (seven to 10 days). During this time, the swelling is reduced and the acute discomfort of the dislocation decreases. Slow mobilization of the knee and of the patellofemoral joint is then begun, and usually full recovery can be expected within a three to six week period. This period of time is significantly lengthened when the patellar dislocation is recurrent.

 

If it's a rupture and requires surgery he's 4-6 months from being able to get back to doing sports activities.   Been there.  I got fat sitting around doing nothing.

Edited August 21, 2014 by Inside Pitch

[Don]

I just hope it's not a PCL tear. That's a notoriously hard injury to fix.

[Inside Pitch]

I just hope it's not a PCL tear. That's a notoriously hard injury to fix.

On the bright side, it's not his drive leg.  

[GOIrish]

If ligaments are torn, it's the end of the season for Richards.

 

Who told you that the ligaments are torn? Sure, it's a hypothetical situation, but why is everyone directly going to the Armageddon assumptions? Yes, awful, awful situation. But in no way does this mean that the Angels 100% doomed for the 2014 season.

 

Didn't quite see this, sir.

 

Mostly what is being missed with him out or how it affects the rotation.

 

At this point, I'd take 2-3 starts of Michael Roth to have Richards back this season. And with that, that's only 2-3 games without Richards, which will not break the season. What really irks me is how everyone in this thread wrote the Angels off the second Richards hit the floor. Have some faith, fellas. 

[SoCALkid]

Call me crazy. But this injury will wake this offense up.

[SoCALkid]

REAL bad. Knee's blown out.

 

And he's in an awful lot of pain. They're taking him off on a stretcher.

I'd hate for you to be my doctor.

[Stradling]

Call me crazy. But this injury will wake this offense up.

I ****ing hope so.

[Brandon]

Who told you that the ligaments are torn? Sure, it's a hypothetical situation, but why is everyone directly going to the Armageddon assumptions? Yes, awful, awful situation. But in no way does this mean that the Angels 100% doomed for the 2014 season.

 

 

At this point, I'd take 2-3 starts of Michael Roth to have Richards back this season. And with that, that's only 2-3 games without Richards, which will not break the season. What really irks me is how everyone in this thread wrote the Angels off the second Richards hit the floor. Have some faith, fellas. 

 

No one knows the extent of his injury, but early indications are out for the season. Not just missing 2-3 starts like it's the flu.

[James]

Well he was just overweight before the injury.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Could very well be a dislocated kneecap. I know those tend to be very painful, though I don't know how long such an injury would keep Richards out. 

[James]

I think it is fair to say he is likely done for the year. It's a huge blow but not impossible to overcome.