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QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 09:29 AM) Something about inflammation maybe? didn't see this before I answered the other one but Yes this is the reason.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 09:25 AM) Well now I want the proof behind this statement. It has to do with the thc and it's ability to decrease the inflammatory process. It used medicinally for conditions like glaucoma where there is chronic inflammation. This is why it is legal to use for certain conditions of chronic inflammation in many states. However, this has a detrimental effect for sports injuries where the inflammatory process of a sprained ankle or rotator cuff tendonitis is essential for healing. With it's ability to decrease inflamation it increases the healing time. No ones really sure how long due to the amount used varies but it does increase it. It probably isn't real significant in people this age as the circulation is still at it's best. I just threw that out there as a sarcastic comment as to why the draft position would drop.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 08:56 PM) LOL. Injury thread updates for Soxtalk posters. I could have sworn I had a stress fracture of the tibia (on the right outside side, maybe 3-4 inches up from the ankle) and that it wasn't showing up on the x-rays (probably needed a bone scan or MRI, but haven't gone back again). Playing badminton very 2-3 hours per night 4-5 days or nights per week after no strenuous physical activity for 5 months at age 45. One night the first time it started to hurt, I wrapped it very tightly with medical tape (thought it was anterior constrainment?) and it was fine until sharp pains the next night that I thought meant it had to be broken, a stress fracture or at the very least shin splints. Thought it might be caused by not wearing specially-designed badminton court shoes...always wear Nike running shoes (lightweight) and never stretch before playing like I should. Now it's about two weeks and the pain has subsided about 90-95% and I feel close to ready to play...as a cross country runner and soccer player growing up, I never had shin splints so I'm not sure how to differentiate between that, a stress fracture, that ACM thing and just my own idea that the tendon/muscle has a tear/strain (or has torn away from a bone slightly) and that the only method to get better is not playing badminton or basketball for at least two weeks. When I flex it up and down "vertically" there's still a little pain but nothing like two weeks ago. But it's the area (lower shin/ankle) that I really messed up five months ago when I landed off balance when I jumped in the air and felt acute pain on both sides of the ankle simultaneously...which bothered me for the next 4-5 months until maybe the end of March. If it hurts when you move your foot into dorsiflexion and plantarflexion without weight on it, it is not a stress fracture. It is a "shin splint" which mean something along the shin hurts. If it's the inside of the tibia, it's most likely the posterior tibialis tendon, in front of the tibia anterior tibialis. Go to a sporting goods store and get soft stability orthotics for your shoes. Never passively stretch prior to athletic activity. It just increases your chance for injury.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 06:46 AM) I think you just violated HIPPA. All of this happened prior to the new HIPPA regulations. (although you probably are correct)

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 11:16 PM) I was saying just for this year. We know AJ won't continue hitting like that but I still think he would be an upgrade over Flowers. Which isn't hard The Sox were finally able to get rid of him. There is no way they will bring him back.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 08:32 PM) That's pretty cool. I shocked my surgeon at the 2 week mark from duel patellar tendon ruptures by walking into his office without crutches. Almost 5 months for me now and it's such a slow recovery. Slower than even ACL tears. There are 5-10 cases of dual ruptures every year in the US just my luck I got them both out of the way at the same time. I can jog and s*** now but cutting is still out of the question for another couple months and it will be a year he told me before I fully should start feeling "normal" when playing sports. I got lucky and had a well known ortho surgeon in Seattle do the repairs. He's part of a a team that works with a lot of Seahawks. I've been going balls out in my rehab 5-6 times a week ever since I got injured. Recovery can def be influenced by the athlete's willingness to work in addition to a good surgical repair. Holy crap! How did you rupture both? I've never seen that. It is a tougher rehab than ACL due to the contractile nature of the tissue. Good Luck.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 04:38 PM) Or Chris Young. Or Jason Kipnis. Or Cliff Floyd. Former high school and professional patient of mine. He was always an OF. The Expos tried to make him a 1b and I think it was Todd Hundley who ran into his wrist and shattered it. I was convinced he would never hit well again. He worked hard and we got him back. Still one of my most shocked recoveries of all time.

QUOTE (Tex @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 11:29 AM) Who in their right mind would want to be a cop in this environment? Now take away any job protections. What mythical person are we left with to take the job? And that IS a problem. By making the job attractive for a quality candidate, you also leave open the poor candidate to stay. I'm not certain there is an easy solution. But making the job less appealing to quality candidates doesn't seem like a step in the correct direction. Also, have we now set a pattern that any event like this must must be met with a violent protest bigger than the previous? This is not a good path either. It's dangerous for everyone. There was a great point that I think was kind of tossed aside earlier in the thread. When we think that the protesters are protesting white power we tend to over simplify. This also points to people who do have power versus the powerless. Money = power in America. When there are no legitimate and useful means for average citizens to see results they take to methods outside the "system". So we have looting and violence. There are lots of problems here that all need to be addressed. Maybe I'm far too naive but I refuse to believe that the average US citizen is going to revert to violence and looting if the don't see results.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 03:27 PM) I went to a White Sox/Rays twi-night DH many years ago. When we got there in the top of the first, one step into the concourse we could hear McKay Christensen calling for a ball in CF. There couldn't have been 100 fans in the stands at that point. Sounds like alot of the games in Old Comiskey in the late 80's. Ivan Calderon RIP.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 12:26 PM) That's too bad. He probably has CTE too. Don't we all.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 11:52 AM) He (Bailey) hasn't had TWO TJ surgeries. Let's get our facts straight. He had a problem with his flexor tendon (near his elbow) and had surgery last SEPT, which was expected to allow him to return in April. In 2010, he had some shoulder issues/discomfort, but no surgery at that time. Ptac surely will feel there's probably a connection between the flexor tendon repair and then having an elbow ligament go within the span of 6-7 months...but he's not a Kris Medlen or Daniel Hudson case either. You are correct. The two surgeries are not for the same tissue but the etiologies are the same. Same principle applies. He had one surgery for the elbow and needs another. He obviously is not willing to change whatever is causing his elbow issues. I would not trade for him because he most likely is going to have continued elbow issues.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 10:23 AM) Wait, Bailey is gonna be on his second? Yeah, sorry caulfield, I think there might be literally NO precedent for someone being a successful starter after two TJs. Some relievers, sure. This is the key point. It means that the pitcher is not willing to change whatever caused the first surgery or that they tried and they weren't effective with the change.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 10:33 AM) Some people are saying he could fall to round 3 or 4 now, too, which I think is ridiculous. If he's there in the 2nd for Kansas City I hope they jump all over him. That is exactly how they got Justin Houston (3rd round) a few years ago Well it does increase the time it takes to recover from injury.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 08:20 PM) His run support has been in the mid 1's, but he hasn't pitched that well, either. Tonight was probably his worst, velocity/stuff seems to be down from last year. Maybe he wasn't prepared physically for the big increase in innings pitched. Almost 100 innings more than the prior year may have been a little much.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 09:44 AM) Funny thing is I remember Zambrano getting weird cramps as well when he used to pitch. That's the dehydration from the boatloads of caffeine and other stimulants in those drinks.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 07:13 AM) Yep, two for Samardzija as well. Obviously MLB is going to make an example out of Ventura this time around...no way around that. "This game is emotional, and it seems to follow them around," Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "It has happened often enough. Everybody gets emotional." www.chicagotribune.com As they should. I don't recall Samardzija yelling at other teams or throwing at their heads. What else has he done this year that you consider 2?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 09:11 AM) Something is really wrong with him. Very Carlos Zambrano like. I wonder if he is a "red bull" person on the day of games. They energy drink really effects personalities in our students as well. You can tell during exams when they use them. It doesn't effect everyone the same but it really effects some. Of course the other could be PED driven Or maybe he is just an a*$.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 03:17 PM) The Tigers just got swept and the Sox can get within 3.5 games of 1st with a win tonight. This is another big series for the central. With Sale on the mound it's critical to take this first one and at least get 2/3 here. The Royals are a bit of a mess after the Oakland series now is a great time to go for a sweep. It's way too early to be stressed this much. You are going to have a CVA before the All-star break.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 11:33 AM) So he's looking at a potential comeback at 42 years old after surgery. I could see someone giving him a minor league contract, but he's got to be done. He had a great career. Not sure why he would have the surgery unless he plans a comeback. Not that it will be an easy rehab.

QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 05:51 PM) Also, Guerrero is clearly ready for A+. Double promotion? How many games have they played? I don't think anyone is clearly anything.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) This is why Cooper in most organization will never be a manager. His attitude is "us vs the fans". He and Ozzie started this even in 2005. When you are bad at baseball don't attack the fans. I believe he has said he doesn't want to due to these reasons. Cooper was bad at baseball a long time ago.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) Of course after I say that he takes 2 pitches and hits a double lol Keep saying it please.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 02:07 PM) Eaton's ABs are frustrating right now If you feel this way, I wonder how he feels?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 01:48 PM) Weather for the first three. I am guessing this one Cleveland requested be played in the day.Actually Cleveland is off tomorrow. It's probably weather related too. Teams often request day games for get away games all season.

QUOTE (Tex @ Apr 22, 2015 -> 01:29 PM) I have always been a huge Baines fan. His class and professionalism was always top tier. I wish injuries hadn't shortened his career. Most definitely. I still believe that he could have been an HOF and one of the best players of that generation without that knee injury. It didn't just shorten his career but really limited his hitting and play in the field for more than half of his career.