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Good news from the Twins medical staff. Diamond should be out of the wheelchair by the All Star Break.

Originally Posted by FrodaddyG

Good news from the Twins medical staff. Diamond should be out of the wheelchair by the All Star Break.

Right around the time Harden needs it...

Originally Posted by ThePuck

Right around the time Harden needs it...

Arrangements for Harden's memorial service are still being planned out.

Originally Posted by edavis0308

This kind of backs up all the ideas that some have expressed around here regarding the fact that if you're going to rely on a rotation composed of a bunch of guys coming off arm injuries, you might want to have some contingency plans in place.

"Plan B" has never been found in the Twins operations manual.

Originally Posted by jmlease1

At a certain point you have to stop believing word one about what the Twins staff says about an injury. Sigh.

Right, except that point of certainty left the harbor a couple seasons back...except for the legion of "Yes We Can" fans who continue to enjoy their cruise on the General Bellgrano...Google Image Result for http://www.wrecksite.eu/img/wrecks/general_belgrano_sinking.jpg

Originally Posted by FrodaddyG

Good news from the Twins medical staff. Diamond should be out of the wheelchair by the All Star Break.

I vote that the Benny Hill theme plays in the background every time a medical update is given.

Originally Posted by Nick Nelson

According to La Velle, Diamond felt soreness late in the year but thought it was normal. When it was still bothering him during offseason throwing routines, they decided to do the surgery.

Still, kind of weird. Don't all these guys have year-end physicals where this type of stuff is supposed to be caught?

Perhaps not last year seeing as at the time the Twins were busy firing the head trainer.

I'm still thinking after a second opinion in May, the sore elbow is going to be deemed a misdiagnosis and he actually has a case of appendicitis.

Originally Posted by FrodaddyG

Arrangements for Harden's memorial service are still being planned out.

That may be taking the 'rest' portion of rest-and-rehabilitation a bit too far.

These things happen. Twins should start Gibson and then shut him down late in the season. Diamond will take over when he's ready.

I don't believe this is "on the training staff". Pitchers have problems, some just grit their teeth through them, others require agressive treatment.

If you were one of the "winning season" posters, you maybe should revise your estimate for this season's win total.

Originally Posted by Nick Nelson

According to La Velle, Diamond felt soreness late in the year but thought it was normal. When it was still bothering him during offseason throwing routines, they decided to do the surgery.

Still, kind of weird. Don't all these guys have year-end physicals where this type of stuff is supposed to be caught?

Yeah, that was exactly my question the other day in the Diamond thread. The parallels to Mauer are significant. Why, only two months out from reporting, are you having surgery? Why isn't this being checked thoroughly nearly three months sooner at the end of the season? It's this sort of thing that really makes me question the competency of our training staff. (Not trying to start a flame war on them, but seriously....you didn't get this taken care of until almost 3 months had passed?)

I get that injuries happen, but are late December surgeries common around the league? Sure doesn't seem like it.

Originally Posted by Nick Nelson

Still, kind of weird. Don't all these guys have year-end physicals where this type of stuff is supposed to be caught?

They do, I believe they take place at Hollywood Upstairs Medical College.

Originally Posted by Kwak

These things happen. Twins should start Gibson and then shut him down late in the season. Diamond will take over when he's ready.

I don't believe this is "on the training staff". Pitchers have problems, some just grit their teeth through them, others require agressive treatment.

If you were one of the "winning season" posters, you maybe should revise your estimate for this season's win total.

The problem is, that this has happened A LOT that past few years. Lev just kind of hit what I was thinking: "Why, only two months out from reporting, are you having surgery? Why isn't this being checked thoroughly nearly three months sooner at the end of the season?"

We have had a lot of pitchers the past few years getting surgery on their arms closer to Opening Day then they are to the last day of the previous season. It's currently February. Any regular starter could essentially be done playing the previous September 1. The dates here are a bit excessive to illustrate a point, but.. over 4 months since the season ended and you are just now having surgery? To more than one player?

Originally Posted by GCTF

They do, I believe they take place at Hollywood Upstairs Medical College.

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Part of the problem is that pitchers don't throw again after the season until late December. Diamond said he had some soreness but they thought it was a result of the workload of the season.

The injury was bone chips not anything structural. Perhaps a typical trainer/docotr would catch that. Perhaps not. Perhaps it was known but protocol was for rest for a couple months before throwing. If it wasn't caught or addressed in October it wouldn't show up again until he started throwing.

Originally Posted by mnfanforlife

Somehow, THIS is still relevant. Even after the numerous trades and free-agent signings...these four are still my best bet to stick long-term.

That story (link) is from November? Now that is frustrating.
I am optimistic about Worley, but otherwise the article is still relevent. And excellent. (love the bus)

Hopefully Diamond will be OK. muttermuttermutter.....

Originally Posted by FrodaddyG

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I hope he cleaned that with his napkin!

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Diamond has surgery in December and Blackburn in January.&nbsp; Maybe I&#39;m missing something.&nbsp; If these &quot;minor surgeries&quot; are required, why aren&#39;t they done in October or November to&nbsp;give the player (patient) time to recover and be ready for the new season (spring training)?</p>
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Swarzak broke his ribs after Twins fest during horseplay with teammates?&nbsp; Right.</p>
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Originally Posted by go4rntwins

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What is the deal with the Twins?</p>
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Diamond has surgery in December and Blackburn in January.&nbsp; Maybe I&#39;m missing something.&nbsp; If these &quot;minor surgeries&quot; are required, why aren&#39;t they done in October or November to&nbsp;give the player (patient) time to recover and be ready for the new season (spring training)?</p>
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Swarzak broke his ribs after Twins fest during horseplay with teammates?&nbsp; Right.</p>
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Those first posts can be tricky

Originally Posted by go4rntwins

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What is the deal with the Twins?</p>
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Diamond has surgery in December and Blackburn in January.&nbsp; Maybe I&#39;m missing something.&nbsp; If these &quot;minor surgeries&quot; are required, why aren&#39;t they done in October or November to&nbsp;give the player (patient) time to recover and be ready for the new season (spring training)?</p>
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Swarzak broke his ribs after Twins fest during horseplay with teammates?&nbsp; Right.</p>
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Its Ok... Get up... Dust yourself off and try again.

Originally Posted by go4rntwins

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What is the deal with the Twins?</p>
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Diamond has surgery in December and Blackburn in January.&nbsp; Maybe I&#39;m missing something.&nbsp; If these &quot;minor surgeries&quot; are required, why aren&#39;t they done in October or November to&nbsp;give the player (patient) time to recover and be ready for the new season (spring training)?</p>
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Swarzak broke his ribs after Twins fest during horseplay with teammates?&nbsp; Right.</p>
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Tubby? That you?
Shouldn't you be designing an out-of-bounds play or something?