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I know, the medical knowledge on this site is astounding. Most really should be working for the Mayo clinic.

Maybe, but the organization will give him every shot to play at SS. Based on everything we read.

No one is going to be shortstop for more than 4-6 weeks because Montgomery will be back by then.

I'll be stunned if Perez, Davis or Smith spend any time in Charlotte.

I see that it is in his great toe. Can be painful as you need to push off with that toe. However, i don't it keeps him out more than a week or 2.

I know historically pitchers who rely on breaking pitched rather than velocity don't do as well in Arizona. Let's hope.

Where is the fracture? How did it happen?

No one doubted it in relief. Although before the UCL there was a decrease in velocity but xould have been the elbow issue. Everyone doubted the arm for starting. Everyonewas shocked when they made him a starter prior to opening day.

Nor should you. I was referring to it as a breakout candidate not the actual performance. What he did borders on miraculous. Very innovative and ground breaking program.

You don't have to, I don't think you do anyway. Not saying quite crochet level but as far as a breakout star pitcher.

Twinkle eating.

No there isn't. If only go to se wins then yes. However if you can enjoy a baseball game then there isnt.

Crochet had never started in his life. I would say both Burke and smith have electric stuff as well. With more quality pitches than crochet showed before last year.

His tuff looks good. In the minors it was health. That will determine his worth.

Yeah, they are going to struggle to score. Hopefully in the second half with meidroth, Teel, quero and Montgomery they get things going.

Be honest. Did you think Garrett Crochet was going to be what he was prior to opening day last year? I didn't think so, so last year they didn't have a Garrett crochet either.

Thats only true if you can't just enjoy a baseball game. I know they are going to suck and not win much but a summer baseball game is still enjoyable for many.

In the game today, the GM and analytics staff has much of the pregame decision power

Wow, that's quick for Benintendi. I wonder if it's braced? He probably wants to start hit so he can be traded.

Ligaments are static structures designed to support joints by holding to bones together. They stretch a little when joints move. Tendons connect muscles to bones. They contract and expand while helping to move one bone to another. In this case the ulnar collateral ligament holds the humerus and ulna together and keeps the elbow stable during the throwing motion. The flexor tendon refers to the wrist flexor muscles. While their primary function is to bend the wrist. However they originate near the elbow and cross the joint right over the UCL. The tendon acts as a secondary support to the elbow joint. The issue is that a pitcher can strain the wrist flexor muscles while flexing the wrist while throwing. This joint structures maintains its stability in this case. However the muscle can also be strained if the UCL becomes stretched and the muscles becomes the primary stabilizer of the joint. Thus a strain of the flexor can have 2 causes the primary strain is fairly easy to rehab. The secondary strain isn't the big issue. It's getting the ligament to heal.

Ouch that hurt.

Why would you say you are a bad fan? Everyone does it the way they want.

That's just depressing.

Agreed as ivwill be in attendance.

Big question, what is the etiology of the flexor strain? Muscle overuse or ligament laxity?