ESPN- Ohtani ‘Probably’ Needs TJ - #FAKENEWS

[fan_since79]

When he returns in 2020, DH him and buy out Pujols.

No more pitching. No more risk of his arm falling off. That experiment was fun while it lasted. 

Next in line for TJ?? Who will it be? Keep the line moving!

 

[UndertheHalo]

I feel like everyone should have been expecting this anyway.  We can sit around and keep our fingers crossed but it is what it is. Disappointing as hell. But, we move on. 

[Turd Ferguson]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

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How long before he can at least DH?    

ST 2019?   A year from now?   Late 2019 season?

This one is a mystery, because hitters have rarely had TJS.

Gleyber Torres had it last June and was ready for ST.

That said, based on Eppler's comments during that conference call last week, it doesn't sound like they would let him hit. We will see.  

[T.G.]

I think it's somewhat irresponsible for ESPN to speculate at this point.  I really get tired of some media outlets who, in their zeal to get the story - just step over the line of what is truth and what is speculation.  People take these tid-bits and run with them. 

Regardless - the next three weeks (a little less than that now), is going to be a roller coaster of sorts.  Everybody's got an opinion.  Everybody wants to chime in.  It's a good time to unplug and just wait, IMO.

It is what it is.  We'll know in time. 

[bloodbrother]

[Adam]

Maybe he can hit for the rest of this year, have surgery in the offseason, be okay to hit next year and maybe pitch in 2020. 

[fan_since79]

I'm just happy we're not ten games behind first place, like so many other years at this point in time.

If the playoffs are still in sight in September, before we collapse, I'll have gotten a little something out of this season.

Expectations are low after following this team for forty years. I'm never too disappointed. It's only a game.

[Broad Street]

The splitter should be banned.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Im probably in the minority here, but I say dont waste time. If it looks like he needs it, do it. Yeah, it will suck for now. And next year. But he committed here, which I hope leads to an extension someday. So personally, Id rather fix it now (especially when we arent a world series team this year anyway) instead of delaying it and screwing us down the road again.

[Chuck]

32 minutes ago, Adam said:

Maybe he can hit for the rest of this year, have surgery in the offseason, be okay to hit next year and maybe pitch in 2020. 

That's my hope Adam.

[Adam]

Seems like a longshot, but I think Wieters DH'd an entire season while recovering from TJ

[DMVol]

39 minutes ago, Adam said:

Maybe he can hit for the rest of this year, have surgery in the offseason, be okay to hit next year and maybe pitch in 2020. 

Either that or have the surgery now, hit in 19 but not pitch until 20...

[m0nkey]

10 minutes ago, Adam said:

Seems like a longshot, but I think Wieters DH'd an entire season while recovering from TJ

He had it in June 2014 and came back June 2015, primarily as a catcher

[arch stanton]

I’ve never seen a group so gawdawful anxious to send people under the knife 

[gotbeer]

Angels pitching staff should really use a live chicken.  

[fan_since79]

27 minutes ago, arch stanton said:

I’ve never seen a group so gawdawful anxious to send people under the knife team so cursed.

Truth!

[Chuck]

#Angels GM Billy Eppler: “There have been no changes in Ohtani’s diagnosis and neither our physicians nor medical staff have recommended (Tommy John surgery) or said it’s likely.”

The Angels announced Friday that Ohtani has a grade 2 sprain of the UCL in his right elbow.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 11, 2018

Thank you. Now please... Someone show @pedrogomezESPN @KeithOlbermann & @si_mlb the door. You can be relieved of your duties. Just more #FakeNews from a bunch of clowns. #Angels https://t.co/GOV7nI9vrp

— Chuck Richter (@ChuckRichter70) June 11, 2018

[red321]

When I read this thread...this video comes to mind

 

[mulwin444]

So, no actual official word then...just the usual ESPN monkeys throwing poo hoping some sticks

[GrittyVeterans]

2 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

When he returns in 2020, DH him and buy out Pujols.

No more pitching. No more risk of his arm falling off. That experiment was fun while it lasted. 

Next in line for TJ?? Who will it be? Keep the line moving!

 

You know how many guys have had successful TJ surgery, come back as good as ever, and then never need TJ surgery again? The list grows every year

It'd be stupid to give up on him as a pitcher. I actually think him coming out of the bullpen for a year or two after he returns wouldn't be the worst idea at this point

[Taylor]

3 hours ago, Blarg said:

Merged all fake news into one thread

A mod should edit the thread title to say "FAKE NEWS" at the beginning.

[Ohtaniland]

Tanaka was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in 2014. He received the same treatment process and returned to the mound in late September. Eppler was there so he understands the process better than most. 

note that Tanaka’s velocity did decrease after his Grade 2.

[UndertheHalo]

What do you guys think the end result of this type of injury usually is ? It’s an attention grabbing headline, sure.  It’s not 100% the case yet, sure.  But I’m not sure what some of you guys are expecting.  

[Chuck]

15 minutes ago, OHTANILAND said:

Tanaka was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in 2014. He received the same treatment process and returned to the mound in late September. Eppler was there so he understands the process better than most. 

note that Tanaka’s velocity did decrease after his Grade 2.

By a little bit. On the other hand, Richards who received the same treatment came back throwing as hard as he was prior to the stem cell injection.

[Dick Enberg]

this...

 

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