Wood having arthro leg surgery now

[soccer10k]

Why in the world would the Marlins trade Willis? They had this firesale to keep Willis and Cabrera.

 

Check out benmaller.com. Has been mentioned other places as well.

 

It is mentioned on Sports Illustrated's Truth and Rumors page today also.

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/scorecard/03/03/truth.rumors.mlb/index.html

[goonys evil twin]

Why in the world would the Marlins trade Willis? They had this firesale to keep Willis and Cabrera.

 

They had the firesale to save money. Trading Willis and Cabrera would save more money (and bring in more cheap talent).

 

 

Yes, Cabrera is cheap today, but by next season he'll make millions.

[soccer10k]

Why in the world would the Marlins trade Willis? They had this firesale to keep Willis and Cabrera.

 

They had the firesale to save money. Trading Willis and Cabrera would save more money (and bring in more cheap talent).

 

 

Yes, Cabrera is cheap today, but by next season he'll make millions.

 

Same goes for Willis.

[USSoccer]

Has there ever been a bigger waste of talent? I don't think so.

 

 

Thank God for the signing of Wade Miller, once he's ready, I'd give him the job regardless of how Wood is. He's long worn out his welcome, ship him off for a bag of baseballs.

 

This is frustrating, and symptomatic of the Cubs incompetent handling of medical situations.

 

How so? Wood didn't tell them anything until a couple of days ago and then all he said was he had some discomfort. They did an MRI pretty much immediately then talked about what to do. It was a three-day turnaround. I don't see how this is symptomatic of anything.

 

I don't buy the Cubs' story of injury timelines, ever.

 

Great, but your feelings are completely irrelevant to the discussion. How is this situation symptomatic of a problem? Unless you can prove they're lying, they announced this after following the proper steps.

 

I'm not going to rattle off the list of questionable statements regarding Wood and Prior's injuries over the last 2+ years, but there's a track record there of being less that forthcoming about what's actually happening. It's less to do with my opinion about it, and more to do with the fact that they have a bad record when it comes to telling the truth about our pitchers' health, and due to that, this random knee surgery should be questioned.

[mhuber92211]

Err...Didn't willis just sign a 3 year deal?

 

Anywho, regarding Wood, anyone know if his contract is insured?

[CubbieRich]

Looks like the $12 million payroll drain is injured again. Many are getting exactly what you wanted..you get it every year. Kerry is in mid-season form-injured and still cashing his check. This will continue until next year when the Cubs will buy Wood out and send him on his way.

 

Hendry continues to look like a buffoon and has no credibility with Cub fans. No wonder he won't go on the air and talk to the fans.

 

The major question continues to be is the condition of Mark Prior. Why is he working out behind the scenes? Why is a pitcher with pinpoint control struggling now the last 2 years? I will believe Prior is OK when I see him out there during the season in 2003 form. Everything else is just propaganda.

[Chocolate Milk]

I'm crying and laughing at the same time.

[Mizzou]

Good God, does it ever end?

[Bgbird68]

Kerry Wood to have surgery......and in other news, Christmas will be in December.

[sethuel1]

I'm crying and laughing at the same time.

 

Want me to hold you?

[cjbucks]

Has there ever been a bigger waste of talent? I don't think so.

 

 

Thank God for the signing of Wade Miller, once he's ready, I'd give him the job regardless of how Wood is. He's long worn out his welcome, ship him off for a bag of baseballs.

 

This is frustrating, and symptomatic of the Cubs incompetent handling of medical situations.

 

How so? Wood didn't tell them anything until a couple of days ago and then all he said was he had some discomfort. They did an MRI pretty much immediately then talked about what to do. It was a three-day turnaround. I don't see how this is symptomatic of anything.

 

I don't buy the Cubs' story of injury timelines, ever.

 

Great, but your feelings are completely irrelevant to the discussion. How is this situation symptomatic of a problem? Unless you can prove they're lying, they announced this after following the proper steps.

 

I'm not going to rattle off the list of questionable statements regarding Wood and Prior's injuries over the last 2+ years, but there's a track record there of being less that forthcoming about what's actually happening. It's less to do with my opinion about it, and more to do with the fact that they have a bad record when it comes to telling the truth about our pitchers' health, and due to that, this random knee surgery should be questioned.

 

You mean to tell me they are just going to like flip a coin and pick a knee to operate on - no wonder we are all so upset!!

[TommyJohn]

Sorry, but I think it's kind of amusing that some people think they are medical experts here. Not so much in this thread, but moreso in the torn labrum thread.

 

Anyway, from the information gathered from the articles, this really doesn't sound like that big of a deal. I kind of figured when people heard the word "surgery" and "Kerry Wood" people would be freaking out. But really, this is an outpatient procedure, takes less than 30 minutes, and is more protective than anything else. A knee scope, while a minor surgery, is being used quite often as a diagnostic test. In Wood's case, it seems that he has minor fraying of the meniscus that is causing him some discomfort. To debride the area is a good idea, because it not only will alleviate any discomfort but also protect the tear from worsening.

 

I think people need to keep in mind that some of this medical jargon sounds worse than it is. For example, a tear sounds bad. But not all tears are the same. That's why we stage them and the treatment can be very different. Keep in mind that a simple muscle strain or tendinous sprain, which we all probably have had at one point, are all tears. But they are not the same as say a severe sprain which can be a complete tear of a ligament that usually requires surgery - especially in an athlete.

 

Bottom line - this doesn't sound to be much of a set back.

[Keener98]

I think the thing that people should be upset about is the fact that the Cubs are still planning on Wood throwing on Monday....a day before his freaking surgery! What is the point? Why take a chance of him altering his mechanics or doing something more to the knee? It makes no sense, him throwing on Monday is not going to speed up his recovery, its just another assinine decision this Cubs brass has made regarding injuries, and especially Woods injuries.

[TB_11]

Sorry, but I think it's kind of amusing that some people think they are medical experts here. Not so much in this thread, but moreso in the torn labrum thread.

 

Anyway, from the information gathered from the articles, this really doesn't sound like that big of a deal. I kind of figured when people heard the word "surgery" and "Kerry Wood" people would be freaking out. But really, this is an outpatient procedure, takes less than 30 minutes, and is more protective than anything else. A knee scope, while a minor surgery, is being used quite often as a diagnostic test. In Wood's case, it seems that he has minor fraying of the meniscus that is causing him some discomfort. To debride the area is a good idea, because it not only will alleviate any discomfort but also protect the tear from worsening.

 

I think people need to keep in mind that some of this medical jargon sounds worse than it is. For example, a tear sounds bad. But not all tears are the same. That's why we stage them and the treatment can be very different. Keep in mind that a simple muscle strain or tendinous sprain, which we all probably have had at one point, are all tears. But they are not the same as say a severe sprain which can be a complete tear of a ligament that usually requires surgery - especially in an athlete.

 

Bottom line - this doesn't sound to be much of a set back.

 

I like the fact that someone named TommyJohn made this post.

 

Hope you're right TJ.

[Lakota_Warrior]

I think the thing that people should be upset about is the fact that the Cubs are still planning on Wood throwing on Monday....a day before his freaking surgery! What is the point? Why take a chance of him altering his mechanics or doing something more to the knee? It makes no sense, him throwing on Monday is not going to speed up his recovery, its just another assinine decision this Cubs brass has made regarding injuries, and especially Woods injuries.

 

This is an excellent point. If he has discomfort, then it is likely to alter his mechanics (which are not the most sound to begin with) and become subject to an arm or shoulder injury. Throwing on Monday makes no sense.

[RynoRules]

](*,)

 

All I want is a healthy rotation. I even asked Santa. Thanks, fat man. Next December, I'm taking out your sled with a SAM.

 

Convert to Judiasm. I always get what I wish for b/c I get 8 shots at it.

 

Next year I am wishing to travel back in time to be raised a Braves fan.

 

Our *expletive* luck is just unreal. And I don't believe for a minute that this a minor setback. See you in July, Kerry.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Sorry, but I think it's kind of amusing that some people think they are medical experts here. Not so much in this thread, but moreso in the torn labrum thread.

 

Anyway, from the information gathered from the articles, this really doesn't sound like that big of a deal. I kind of figured when people heard the word "surgery" and "Kerry Wood" people would be freaking out. But really, this is an outpatient procedure, takes less than 30 minutes, and is more protective than anything else. A knee scope, while a minor surgery, is being used quite often as a diagnostic test. In Wood's case, it seems that he has minor fraying of the meniscus that is causing him some discomfort. To debride the area is a good idea, because it not only will alleviate any discomfort but also protect the tear from worsening.

 

I think people need to keep in mind that some of this medical jargon sounds worse than it is. For example, a tear sounds bad. But not all tears are the same. That's why we stage them and the treatment can be very different. Keep in mind that a simple muscle strain or tendinous sprain, which we all probably have had at one point, are all tears. But they are not the same as say a severe sprain which can be a complete tear of a ligament that usually requires surgery - especially in an athlete.

 

Bottom line - this doesn't sound to be much of a set back.

 

On XM 175, they said this sets him back 4-6 weeks. The earliest we'll have Wood back is late May. That's if he has no complications with the knee and that once he is through rehabbing the knee, he suffers no set backs in his throwing program.

 

He won't be able to begin throwing again until early to mid April and then still has to get his arm back in shape.

[USSoccer]

Sorry, but I think it's kind of amusing that some people think they are medical experts here. Not so much in this thread, but moreso in the torn labrum thread.

 

Anyway, from the information gathered from the articles, this really doesn't sound like that big of a deal. I kind of figured when people heard the word "surgery" and "Kerry Wood" people would be freaking out. But really, this is an outpatient procedure, takes less than 30 minutes, and is more protective than anything else. A knee scope, while a minor surgery, is being used quite often as a diagnostic test. In Wood's case, it seems that he has minor fraying of the meniscus that is causing him some discomfort. To debride the area is a good idea, because it not only will alleviate any discomfort but also protect the tear from worsening.

 

I think people need to keep in mind that some of this medical jargon sounds worse than it is. For example, a tear sounds bad. But not all tears are the same. That's why we stage them and the treatment can be very different. Keep in mind that a simple muscle strain or tendinous sprain, which we all probably have had at one point, are all tears. But they are not the same as say a severe sprain which can be a complete tear of a ligament that usually requires surgery - especially in an athlete.

 

Bottom line - this doesn't sound to be much of a set back.

 

On XM 175, they said this sets him back 4-6 weeks. The earliest we'll have Wood back is late May. That's if he has no complications with the knee and that once he is through rehabbing the knee, he suffers no set backs in his throwing program.

 

He won't be able to begin throwing again until early to mid April and then still has to get his arm back in shape.

 

So remember when we noticed that the Cubs had a glut of potential starting pitchers, and we wondered why? Prior, Z, Maddux, Rusch, Hill, Williams, Guzman, Miller...

 

I really think there's more to this than just the surface explanation.

[CuseCubFan69]

Sorry, but I think it's kind of amusing that some people think they are medical experts here. Not so much in this thread, but moreso in the torn labrum thread.

 

Anyway, from the information gathered from the articles, this really doesn't sound like that big of a deal. I kind of figured when people heard the word "surgery" and "Kerry Wood" people would be freaking out. But really, this is an outpatient procedure, takes less than 30 minutes, and is more protective than anything else. A knee scope, while a minor surgery, is being used quite often as a diagnostic test. In Wood's case, it seems that he has minor fraying of the meniscus that is causing him some discomfort. To debride the area is a good idea, because it not only will alleviate any discomfort but also protect the tear from worsening.

 

I think people need to keep in mind that some of this medical jargon sounds worse than it is. For example, a tear sounds bad. But not all tears are the same. That's why we stage them and the treatment can be very different. Keep in mind that a simple muscle strain or tendinous sprain, which we all probably have had at one point, are all tears. But they are not the same as say a severe sprain which can be a complete tear of a ligament that usually requires surgery - especially in an athlete.

 

Bottom line - this doesn't sound to be much of a set back.

 

On XM 175, they said this sets him back 4-6 weeks. The earliest we'll have Wood back is late May. That's if he has no complications with the knee and that once he is through rehabbing the knee, he suffers no set backs in his throwing program.

 

He won't be able to begin throwing again until early to mid April and then still has to get his arm back in shape.

 

So remember when we noticed that the Cubs had a glut of potential starting pitchers, and we wondered why? Prior, Z, Maddux, Rusch, Hill, Williams, Guzman, Miller...

 

I really think there's more to this than just the surface explanation.

 

Me too and that's why I never expected Wood to pitch until July at the earliest. Time for the young guys to step up.

[MPrior]

Expected but still disappointing. This means I have to wait even LONGER till I can watch him throw that incredible curve (by the way, I love watching Wood pitch).

[erik316wttn]

Well, there's another few weeks for the setback.

 

Over/under on Kerry's return: The All-star break. I'll take the over.

 

You knew, you just KNEW that he wouldn't be back when expected.

 

I hate being a Cub fan sometimes. I really do.

Edited March 4, 2006 by erik316wttn

[TommyJohn]

On XM 175, they said this sets him back 4-6 weeks. The earliest we'll have Wood back is late May. That's if he has no complications with the knee and that once he is through rehabbing the knee, he suffers no set backs in his throwing program.

 

He won't be able to begin throwing again until early to mid April and then still has to get his arm back in shape.

 

 

From the scenerio described in the articles, that estimate is a bit conservative. I don't think it's unreasonable for Wood to be able to bear full weight the very next day and be throwing again 2 weeks postop.

[katway]

Does anyone really rely on Wood pitching anymore? I'm fine with Wade Miller, Rich hill and/or Angel Guzman getting a spot in the rotation. Anything we get from Wood is gravy. At this point, he may want to consider becoming a reliever since he might be more valuable to the team.

[J.R.]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/southfork76/image004.jpg

 

10/5/03

 

If that's the best we'll ever get from him, I'll take it, since it's the best I've seen in my time. Still, it's a damn shame if he can't ever come close again.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/southfork76/image004.jpg

 

10/5/03

 

If that's the best we'll ever get from him, I'll take it, since it's the best I've seen in my time. Still, it's a damn shame if he can't ever come close again.

 

I was at that game. If not for my wedding and the birth of Addison, it might have been the greatest night of my life.