March 16, 20251 yr 39 minutes ago, Heads22 said: Big question, what is the etiology of the flexor strain? Muscle overuse or ligament laxity?
March 16, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, Heads22 said: Apparently Gallo is converting to pitching I wish him more strikeouts than walks and HRs in this new endeavor.
March 16, 20251 yr Gallo was quite a pitcher in HS. Worth a shot for him to prolong his career because he was cooked as a hitter.
March 16, 20251 yr Good chance Mason is shut down for a few months at a minimum even if they don't recommend TJS. Thus the probability of him getting any big league time just dropped to essentially zero.
March 16, 20251 yr 20 minutes ago, mac9001 said: Good chance Mason is shut down for a few months at a minimum even if they don't recommend TJS. Thus the probability of him getting any big league time just dropped to essentially zero. Get the surgery now. Mason isn't young, and wasting another year hoping for a good outcome could end his chances.
March 16, 20251 yr 55 minutes ago, Heads22 said: Apparently Gallo is converting to pitching Wonder if he got reps in with the Sox at all as a pitcher in the backfields
March 16, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Heads22 said: Apparently Gallo is converting to pitching I mean, seems like this is the org to do it in to get your best path to the big, no?
March 16, 20251 yr 12 minutes ago, JoeC said: I mean, seems like this is the org to do it in to get your best path to the big, no? As for Keeping Gallo as he works his way into the pitching realm, Barfield: "Where we are right now, it’s tough to give him that opportunity." — Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) March 16, 2025
March 16, 20251 yr Sox have a pretty packed minor league system in the pitching side. Hard to imagine there’s a roster spot for him.
March 16, 20251 yr Gallo has been a dud for several years now. Gertz just spinning the hamster wheel in lieu of farting into the wind.
March 16, 20251 yr Joey Batz just became Joey Ballz. This is the baseball sojourn we didn't ask for; but desperately needed. Also, wondering about the 'flexor strain' vs a torn UCL. Both of these things relate to the elbow, right, but I'm not even totally sure what the difference is between a tendon and a ligament. The UCL injuries seem more damaging than flexor ones, I can recall Skubal missing extended time in 22-23 for a 'flexor strain', but people seemed to think 'thank goodness it isn't his UCL' (which he previously had surgically repaired/replaced). I guess I'm wondering: is this just a prelude to TJS or is it unrelated? Do we just assume every pitcher will get Tommy John surgery and...might as well just give 'em a new elbow while he's already missing time with a less intense elbow injury?
March 16, 20251 yr Getz hinting they might use Shane Smith in high leverage OR starting lol. Edited March 19, 20251 yr by caulfield12
March 17, 20251 yr From DVS story this afternoon: Right-hander Mason Adams, projected to debut at some point this season but sidelined with a flexor strain in his right elbow, “is hoping for the best, praying for the best” in his recovery. “It’s tough but it is what it is,” Adams said two days after taking himself out of his start against the Reds. “Sets me up to deal with it. Rehab, and hopefully come back stronger and keep doing what I was doing.” Adams said another doctor will check the elbow before a timetable for his return is determined.
March 17, 20251 yr 6 minutes ago, mac9001 said: Those sound like quotes from someone who thinks he's going under the knife. They might need Matt Davidson Gallo or Colas to pitch by the end of this season at the rate they're going down.
March 17, 20251 yr 5 hours ago, nrockway said: Joey Batz just became Joey Ballz. This is the baseball sojourn we didn't ask for; but desperately needed. Also, wondering about the 'flexor strain' vs a torn UCL. Both of these things relate to the elbow, right, but I'm not even totally sure what the difference is between a tendon and a ligament. The UCL injuries seem more damaging than flexor ones, I can recall Skubal missing extended time in 22-23 for a 'flexor strain', but people seemed to think 'thank goodness it isn't his UCL' (which he previously had surgically repaired/replaced). I guess I'm wondering: is this just a prelude to TJS or is it unrelated? Do we just assume every pitcher will get Tommy John surgery and...might as well just give 'em a new elbow while he's already missing time with a less intense elbow injury? 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. Edited March 17, 20251 yr by ptatc
March 18, 20251 yr On 3/16/2025 at 12:43 PM, Heads22 said: Ahh, I get it. Too many good players here. Post of the week!!!!!!!
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