Sano Heading to Surgery

[Blackjack]

 

After normal offseasons he pushes the limit on his weight and he's already borderline on d. These facts almost certainly aren't going to be improved with 2 months of recovery from a rod being placed in his leg.

I would love to be wrong, but I wouldn't go into the spring counting on him doing anything in the field outside of a start or two a week at 1b.

I agree. He hasn't proven that he can keep his weight down even when he can work out every day, Now, with an injury....

 

I'll bet anybody a case of beer of their own choice that he doesn't play 50 games at third next year.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

After normal offseasons he pushes the limit on his weight and he's already borderline on d. These facts almost certainly aren't going to be improved with 2 months of recovery from a rod being placed in his leg.

 

I would love to be wrong, but I wouldn't go into the spring counting on him doing anything in the field outside of a start or two a week at 1b.

this I buy. Initially it sounded like it was a weight issue causing the surgery, which I would vehemently disagree with.

 

As Chief said, he may have a struggle with his weight and conditioning if he can’t follow his normal offseason routine.

 

Here’s hoping there’s a plan in place for that as well and he hits the ground running in February

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

this I buy. Initially it sounded like it was a weight issue causing the surgery, which I would vehemently disagree with.

As Chief said, he may have a struggle with his weight and conditioning if he can’t follow his normal offseason routine.

Here’s hoping there’s a plan in place for that as well and he hits the ground running in February

 

Heezy or Bob Sacramento can certainly correct me here..

 

but I would think that even with the rod he should be able to do some training... I'd imagine he could be on a bike pretty quick and possibly an elliptical trainer a few weeks later. He could even be in the weight room before that time was up (though limited to certain routines for sure).  Granted he won't be running right away and his routine will be affected, but I don't think this is a scenario where sits on his couch all day long either.

[Heezy1323]

 

Heezy or Bob Sacramento can certainly correct me here..

 

but I would think that even with the rod he should be able to do some training... I'd imagine he could be on a bike pretty quick and possibly an elliptical trainer a few weeks later. He could even be in the weight room before that time was up (though limited to certain routines for sure).  Granted he won't be running right away and his routine will be affected, but I don't think this is a scenario where sits on his couch all day long either.

I would think they would not want him in a pool until the surgical wounds have completely healed (usually around 2 weeks somewhere), but the pool (or underwater treadmill) would be a large part of my rehab recommendations if I were involved. It offers resistance and also buoyancy (sp?) to reduce stress on the bone in the initial recovery. I would think elliptical and stationary biking would also be good options (lower impact than running). He would likely be limited in lower extremity lifting initially, but could do most seated or lying upper extremity lifts pretty quickly. If I were involved, I would suggest a personal chef or food preparation service of some sort to optimize nutrition/healing and calorie intake. I'm sure most of this is already being considered or implemented. 

[Heezy1323]

 

Yeah, Heezy.... for the record, you should be on staff at TD. Your contributions here are invaluable.

 

Edit... yes, I know you probably make a lot more in your current role

I would certainly be open to contributing in a more structured way, or more regularly if those in charge feel it would be worthwhile. It's not something I have ever done formally, but I enjoy contributing what I can.

 

As for the compensation--- My student loans still look a lot like my phone number, but I'm working on it...

[h2oface]

 

Many are. Stainless steel is also frequently used for many of the same reasons you list. The vast majority of hardware implants for fracture fixation are one of the two.

Mine is stainless steel. I carry a card from my surgeon just in case, and he told me I wouldn't need it, and the rod would not set the alarms/sensors off, and it never has. I always felt they went on the cheap because I didn't get titanium!       The two titanium/ceramic hips from last year haven't set off the bells and whistles either.....