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depends on the thickness of the tear, again assuming thats what it is. But a Gr 3 that is closer to full thickness than not is 6 months to 1 year rehab.

At minimum it is a Grade 3. No Grade 2 lasts this long. Should have had surgery 3 months ago.

I think its more that they are young and the league is always adjusting. It takes a while for younger players to understand this (speaking more about Walsh, Adell, and Marsh).

Its part of the journey. I step at a time.

This was a clear situation of setting up the young guys for a comeback. To show them how to come back from 10 runs down. THis is all about development. WE should all have a Quintana in our work place to prepare us for the worst.

That's what they call themselves. Time to varify medical licenses!

Dont get me wrong, I agree with all you said but the real answer to your question is that they have improved at kicking us in the balls better. The kick is much more accurate, doesnt nick the side of the leg. Nope directly on target. They have what should be a top 3 offense but NO everyone gets hurt. Feel that kick? Every pitcher struggles and it takes 3 months for anyone to start showing promise. Once a pitcher pitches well, Maddon takes him out. I cant count, how many kicks is that?

It shouldn't. But given the number of UCL injuries and a calf strain that takes longer than several weeks to heal lead one to the belief that someone is not good at their job.

He wouldn't take my advice: locate your fastball and DONT PLOW UNDER YOUR CORN!

I agree. I think he is doing well. Just needs some fine tuning and he'll be a good starter. All this is contingent on if he improves but it looks good so far. I think he sometimes gets too predictable when down in the count and that's when he gets hurt.

Headline should be: Dodger win but cant sweep a minor league team.

That does not sound clueless, it sounds more like Maddon does not want to divulge anything.

With regards to the peanuts: is that with or without beer? With beer, unsalted for me.

He went south and caught record levels of shrimp, does this mean the Angels will win next year?

It was probably a hip labral injury which is more serious that a hamstring strain. They might not wanted to relay that information until they knee conservative care would not be effective. A labral injury can refer pain to the ischial tuberosity region, which mimics as a hamstring injury.

The one where they reveal that he really has a torn Achilles and shoulder have had surgery months ago but the result will leave him out most of next season, that one?

Winner of the thread

No, you are correct to ask the question. This league is one of constant adjustments. Players that cant adjust fail.

This is a great comment. It also frustrates me when a team shifts left on a right handed batter and then the pitcher continuallu pitches him outside. This is crazy that the batter has never mastered hitting toward right field.

I get you but their development has been due to their increased control and this is how every successful pitcher does it. Their is no real adjustment for that Sandoval change up when he is dotting the corners and moving the ball around the zone the way he has the last 4-5 starts. He, Ohtani, and Cobb have all been doing this in July (for the most part). Need Canning to get in gear and if that happens, this staff is as good as any in the game. The bullpen, however, is another thread.

Could be on the cusp of a good staff. With Sandoval, Ohtani, and Cobb already here and developing (scary to think Ohtani can develop further), then adding Detmers and Rodriguez/Canning (hopefully) and further development of Suarez. This may become a good development. Is there any chance of getting a Scherzer? This would get us into the PO.

Are those really art deco? I'll have to check with my architect friend Patrick Healy

But it could be said that the bullpen is so crappy that it "shoots" from them. Therefore crapshoot.

Cool, grab your glove, you're on the mound in tomorrow

One of the best arms from 3rd base and always accurate.