Richards seriously injures knee

[beatlesrule]

On the bright side, we have a 4 run lead in the 9th.

[EDinTUSTIN]

The way he went down and because he was in so much pain, I think it's a real possibility. Dislocations and breaks generally get that kind of pain response.

I hope it isn't serious, Brandon. That looked horrific and painful. I have had a displaced knee cap, and it is extremely painful. I can't even begin to speculate on the seriousness of what happened to Garret. It will take x-rays, mri's, and a qualified physician. I am hoping for the best. However, right now, baseball and the outcome of the game or even the season take a backseat to this young man's health and well being. He has potentially a long and very successful career with his talent, and he will have my prayers for a speedy and successful recovery - because that is what is important.

[EDinTUSTIN]

The way he went down and because he was in so much pain, I think it's a real possibility. Dislocations and breaks generally get that kind of pain response.

I hope it isn't serious, Brandon. That looked horrific and painful. I have had a displaced knee cap, and it is extremely painful. I can't even begin to speculate on the seriousness of what happened to Garret. It will take x-rays, mri's, and a qualified physician. I am hoping for the best. However, right now, baseball and the outcome of the game or even the season take a backseat to this young man's health and well being. He has potentially a long and very successful career with his talent, and he will have my prayers for a speedy and successful recovery - because that is what is important.

[tdawg87]

Storm, I hope you understand I was joking

 

You know he doesn't.

[EDinTUSTIN]

From what I have read not only do patellar injuries look extremely painful, but it appears that often times this type of injury requires surgery.

 

I would not expect Richards to return to the team anytime this season, and hopefully its something that doesn't affect his career long term.

Amen to that, Cali. While I hope he does return this season, it should not be at the expense of his long term health and career. We have to look at the big picture. A young man's future and his health is what is important.

[stormngt]

Storm, I hope you understand I was joking

I know. I am disappointed you didn't think I was joking.

[stormngt]

You know he doesn't.

nice. Why wouldn't I think he was joking. I was playing off of his comment. My apologies if you can't think that deep.

[Lhalo]

I hope it isn't serious, Brandon. That looked horrific and painful. I have had a displaced knee cap, and it is extremely painful. I can't even begin to speculate on the seriousness of what happened to Garret. It will take x-rays, mri's, and a qualified physician. I am hoping for the best. However, right now, baseball and the outcome of the game or even the season take a backseat to this young man's health and well being. He has potentially a long and very successful career with his talent, and he will have my prayers for a speedy and successful recovery - because that is what is important.

Well said.

[Tank]

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.

 

regular fat or mike trout fat?

[joeywings]

Anyone in the waiver wire we can pick up ?

[tdawg87]

nice. Why wouldn't I think he was joking. I was playing off of his comment. My apologies if you can't think that deep.

 

Jonathan Quick with the glove save!

[Broad Street]

Any new news?

[bloodbrother]

We're not gonna find out until tomorrow at the earliest. He's heading back to Anaheim and will have more tests

[nando714]

Sosh calling it a "significant injury"

The Angels HAVE TO make a move.

Idc how you try and spin. It's limited out there

But I really hope we don't throw Wolf or Leblanc out there with the Window of opportunity we have this season.

It's a possibility that Richards will miss 3/4 of 2015 as well if it's a torn patellar tendon. That's Skaggs and Richards both out of the rotation for a year maybe

Edited August 21, 2014 by nando714

[Taylor]

Any new news?

 

If it's anything like Sean Burnett's injury, we'll get updates telling us when the next update is going to be.

[101halo]

The last time I saw Scioscia that rattled was Adenhart. Obviously not even in the same realm but man, stoic Scioscia was not the same Scioscia in the post game.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Hoping its nothing serious. If it is I hope for a full recovery and to see Richards in Anaheim for years to come.

Glad to see at least one poster proves being a dumb ass is a full time job.

[Broad Street]

The replay looks terrible. No way there's just a sprain there. Screw the playoff race right now, I really hope he's OK and it's something he can come back from.

[YouthofToday]

Although I am not a medical doctor folks can most likely safely assume he is out for the rest of this year. If he ruptured his patellar tendon it could take him up to 6-12 months to recover. The rehab can be pretty physically painful too.

[70runner]

Richards, wow, our only answer to Hernandez in a 1 game playoff.  Gotta win the ALW now. 

 

The bummer was there was going to be no play at first, but he was hustling anyway.  Damn.

 

That said, best wishes to Richards for a quick & full recovery.

[YouthofToday]

Really tough call by the FO on what to do to replace Richards. If we were not 1.5 up on the A's (tied or behind) I would do nearly nothing.

However, with a 1.5 game lead with 37 games left it might be worth the gamble of paying the CBT to land a quality SP with a horrific contract.

[fan_since79]

Richards, wow, our only answer to Hernandez in a 1 game playoff.  Gotta win the ALW now. 

 

The bummer was there was going to be no play at first, but he was hustling anyway.  Damn.

 

That said, best wishes to Richards for a quick & full recovery.

 

Jered Weaver says Hello.

[Jason]

I don't see how they win the division without Richards. The other guys in the rotation have tough time getting through 6 innings let alone dominate. The offense is going to have to wake up and carry the team from this point to have a chance. They got it started tonight though

[tdawg87]

Is it still possible to get Hamels? Take on his entire contract, AND send the Phillies like 10 million because reasons.

[nando714]

I don't see how they win the division without Richards. The other guys in the rotation have tough time getting through 6 innings let alone dominate. The offense is going to have to wake up and carry the team from this point to have a chance. They got it started tonight though

I'll take 6 innings with the bullpen we have now

(I thought I'd never say that so soon)