February 11, 200620 yr D-Backs' Young breaks hand CF to miss most of spring training Bob McManaman The Arizona Republic Diamondbacks center field prospect Chris Young, acquired from the Chicago White in the Javier Vazquez deal, suffered a broken right hand while working out in a Bradenton, Fla., gym on Thursday and will miss most of spring training. "Right now, we're looking at four to six weeks before he can return to play," Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes said. "He's going to miss his spring training at-bats, but I guess the only good news is that it happened now and not in season." Young apparently was doing some agility drills, jumping up and down off boxes, when he lost his balance, tried to brace himself, and broke his hand upon falling. He has been deemed the club's starting center fielder of the future.
February 11, 200620 yr Eek. A hand injury for a power hitter is a very, very bad thing. Hopefully he can fully get over this thing, it'll take him some time. Best of luck, Chris.
February 11, 200620 yr Author QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Feb 11, 2006 -> 03:53 AM) 4 to 6 weeks is not too bad. I'm sure Chris will come back strong. Don't s*** yourself...that's an initial prognosis...hard to tell at this stage...and like ARow said...hand injuries for power hitters suck. Just have to wait and see.
February 11, 200620 yr This actually might be a blessing for Young. This break will force the D-Backs not to rush him. A year at AAA may be real good for him.
February 11, 200620 yr QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Feb 11, 2006 -> 11:04 AM) This actually might be a blessing for Young. This break will force the D-Backs not to rush him. A year at AAA may be real good for him. You hate to see this because you want to get your first major league camp under your belt, to acclimate yourself so that the next time you're comfortable and able to step right in. So even if this probably wasn't gonna be his break-out year, it's still going to retard his progress.
February 11, 200620 yr Call my synical, but there tend to be a lot of wierd ways people hurt themselves. I'm no so sure he broke his hand while "working out". With that being said, KW knew about a hairline fracture in Young's hand that he knew would give way any day now. That's why he trated him. THe Sox doctors covered it up!
February 11, 200620 yr Hate to see this kind of injury. I hope they don't rush him. Compensating for hand pain can really F up your swing.
February 12, 200620 yr QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Feb 12, 2006 -> 04:04 AM) This actually might be a blessing for Young. This break will force the D-Backs not to rush him. A year at AAA may be real good for him. I think with the signings of DaVanon and Byrnes that was always going to be the plan with Young anyway, and it's the right one. Just imagine that young core they're going to have about 2 years from now.
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