April 1, 200323 yr SN Report: Wright Meets Andrews, Surgery Not Needed By Mario Scalise April 1, 2003 SoxNet.net The White Sox received some good news on Monday shortly after right-hander Danny Wright met with Dr. James Andrews to check the severity of his elbow injury, and that was no surgery is neccessary, just rest. Andrews, a well-known orthopedist who has done many reconstructive elbow surgies (Tommy John), said Wright has a strained ligament, meaning all Wright can do is rest. White Sox trainer Herm Schneider said afterwards that because his ligament is in tact, they can begin the process of getting Wright back in form. Though, there is no set return date, replacement Josh Stewart is expected to make at least two starts, hinting a possible return by Wright towards the end of the month. Apparently Wright, 25, injured his elbow in the early part of spring training by overthrowing. Wright went 14-12 last year for the Sox with a 5.18 ERA in 33 starts and 196 1/3 innings pitched. He came into spring as the number four starter behind Mark Buehrle, Bartolo Colon and Jon Garland.
April 1, 200323 yr Like I said in a different thread, no need to rush. I would rather see him on the DL in April and May versus August and September.
April 1, 200323 yr Author Ya. I know one thing, I feel much more comfortable now then I did before. Andrews knows what he's talking about and if he only needs rest, then I'm comfortable with that diagnosis and believe Wright will be just fine.
April 2, 200323 yr I hope he'll be fine... We are going to need Danny before this season gets too far along.
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