May 25, 20187 yr I hope all this injury and freak injury variance is behind us when we're ready to compete. This is another gut punch to the fans and Carlos Rodon if it turns out he is concussed.
May 25, 20187 yr Aren't bad things supposed to happen in 3's? Clearly the Sox pissed off the baseball gods. What a dumpster fire of a season... Hope he's ok.
May 25, 20187 yr If you are going to take a liner to the face the forehead is the best spot. That said he could still be concussed.
May 25, 20187 yr Author Video at link. https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/video/carlos-rodon-hit-head-line-drive-exits-rehab-start?amp&__twitter_impression=true
May 25, 20187 yr Considering he got right back up and wanted to continue, my hope is that he's fine and won't miss his next start.
May 25, 20187 yr 6 hours ago, harkness99 said: nice catch by elmore there... That's a 1-5 on your scorecard boys and girls.
May 25, 20187 yr Scary no matter what, but that ball could have been hit a lot harder. He is very fortunate
May 25, 20187 yr With the maple bats, juiced ball and velocity of batted balls, it may be time to innovate a protective head piece for pitchers. Sixty feet, six inches is just too close to the plate, in today's game. Someone is going to get killed.
May 25, 20187 yr 14 hours ago, Dam8610 said: Considering he got right back up and wanted to continue, my hope is that he's fine and won't miss his next start. I mean Danks got drilled in the head by a line drive and stayed in and tossed a complete game so I assume he will be fine here. Edited May 25, 20187 yr by soxfan2014
May 25, 20187 yr 23 minutes ago, Lillian said: With the maple bats, juiced ball and velocity of batted balls, it may be time to innovate a protective head piece for pitchers. Sixty feet, six inches is just too close to the plate, in today's game. Someone is going to get killed. Pretty sure they have that option already. It's a goofy looking padded hat that only a few pitchers have elected to wear.
May 25, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Pretty sure they have that option already. It's a goofy looking padded hat that only a few pitchers have elected to wear. Yep, makes dudes look like Super Mario. No one is willing to concede to vanity. I don't know that I blame them -- it's certainly the most personal of risks. Hard to argue it shouldn't be up to the player.
May 25, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: Yep, makes dudes look like Super Mario. No one is willing to concede to vanity. I don't know that I blame them -- it's certainly the most personal of risks. Hard to argue it shouldn't be up to the player. For those unaware of this hat: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/06/padres-alex-torres-protective-hat
May 25, 20187 yr I wasn't aware of the fact that something already exists. I agree that it should be up to the player, however I can't understand how a pitcher would not want protection. Would a catcher be willing to sit behind the plate, without protection? Hitters are using all kinds of protective equipment. The pitcher is arguably at more risk than a hitter. The batter is completely ready for and focused upon the incoming pitch. The pitcher is in his follow through motion, and not as focused on the ball coming back at him. As hard as hurlers throw, they still cannot quite reach the velocity, at which balls are traveling, when they leave the bat.
May 25, 20187 yr 5 hours ago, pcq said: That's a 1-5 on your scorecard boys and girls. A 1-Forehead-5 thank you very much.
May 25, 20187 yr The good news just keeps on coming. Looks like this crisis has been averted, but holy cow what a shitstorm of a season. I STILL believe the Sox will be a fun team in the 2nd half of this season.
May 25, 20187 yr Author 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: any update on Rodon today? Typically when the teams start doing the pressers at the ballpark is when this stuff comes out.
May 25, 20187 yr 4 hours ago, soxfan2014 said: I mean Danks got drilled in the head by a line drive and stayed in and tossed a perfect game so I assume he will be fine here. I didn't remember John Danks ever throwing a perfect game, but then I found video of it. Good recall!
May 25, 20187 yr 25 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: I didn't remember John Danks ever throwing a perfect game, but then I found video of it. Good recall! Ah fuck meant complete game. And lol that's awesome. Edited May 25, 20187 yr by soxfan2014
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