Z's MRI: Rotator Cuff Tendinitis; Could be back 9/12

[Vinestal]

*breaths a huge sigh of relief*

[Guest]

Let's change the thread title with this latest encouraging information...

 

There ya go, sir.

[kujay]

That's a big relief, if it actually plays out that way.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

Levine is coming on with Mac, Jurko and Harry in 5 minutes. ESPN 1000.

[C.C.]

Levine is coming on with Mac, Jurko and Harry in 5 minutes. ESPN 1000.

 

 

Please. give. updates.

[kujay]

We're treating this as good news. But check out the lede from the ESPN article:

 

CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has right rotator cuff tendinitis and inflammation, an MRI confirmed, a blow to Chicago's chances of winning the World Series for the first time in a century.

[David]

We're treating this as good news. But check out the lede from the ESPN article:

 

CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has right rotator cuff tendinitis and inflammation, an MRI confirmed, a blow to Chicago's chances of winning the World Series for the first time in a century.

 

 

 

hahahah wow media is awesome

[PrimeTime]

So is basically the best case scenario? It could've been a tear or fracture or something real bad that would keep him out rest of the season or the playoffs too..

[kujay]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

[David]

Looks like they gave him a special MRI that didn't require the dye injections.

 

From a sound bite I just heard from Hendry, they injected him with some anti-inflammatories (cortisone I'm guessing?)

[PrimeTime]

Is 1 week really enough to heal something that really inflamed in the rotator cuff? To make sure I'd keep him out 2 starts just to make sure everything is healed and doesnt flare up again.

[David]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

 

Or just rest him (and treat him) and let that inflammation subside.

[C.C.]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

 

huh?

[kujay]

Is 1 week really enough to heal something that really inflamed in the rotator cuff? To make sure I'd keep him out 2 starts just to make sure everything is healed and doesnt flare up again.

 

I agree.

 

But once we get into the playoffs, and especially if it gets deep in the NLCS again, I don't care if these guys' arms fall off.

 

Seriously, I would trade Z and Harden for a championship.

[kujay]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

 

huh?

 

All I'm saying is, if Z isn't 100%, which he probably won't be, is that still better than Lilly when it comes to the NLDS?

[C.C.]

Is 1 week really enough to heal something that really inflamed in the rotator cuff? To make sure I'd keep him out 2 starts just to make sure everything is healed and doesnt flare up again.

 

I agree.

 

But once we get into the playoffs, and especially if it gets deep in the NLCS again, I don't care if these guys' arms fall off.

 

Seriously, I would trade Z and Harden for a championship.

 

I'd trade my left testicle for a championship.

[Guest]

Is 1 week really enough to heal something that really inflamed in the rotator cuff? To make sure I'd keep him out 2 starts just to make sure everything is healed and doesnt flare up again.

 

I agree.

 

But once we get into the playoffs, and especially if it gets deep in the NLCS again, I don't care if these guys' arms fall off.

 

Seriously, I would trade Z and Harden for a championship.

 

I'd trade my left testicle for a championship.

I'd trade your left testicle for a championship.

[PrimeTime]

Is 1 week really enough to heal something that really inflamed in the rotator cuff? To make sure I'd keep him out 2 starts just to make sure everything is healed and doesnt flare up again.

 

I agree.

 

But once we get into the playoffs, and especially if it gets deep in the NLCS again, I don't care if these guys' arms fall off.

 

Seriously, I would trade Z and Harden for a championship.

 

So do I..Were a lock for the playoffs basically. So theres no need to sit him out for a start..Sit him out 2 or 3 starts so this crap doesnt flare up again when its close to October.

[kujay]

Is 1 week really enough to heal something that really inflamed in the rotator cuff? To make sure I'd keep him out 2 starts just to make sure everything is healed and doesnt flare up again.

 

I agree.

 

But once we get into the playoffs, and especially if it gets deep in the NLCS again, I don't care if these guys' arms fall off.

 

Seriously, I would trade Z and Harden for a championship.

 

I'd trade my left testicle for a championship.

 

Pretty much.

[David]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

 

huh?

 

All I'm saying is, if Z isn't 100%, which he probably won't be, is that still better than Lilly when it comes to the NLDS?

 

 

The NLDS is a month away. Since there appears to be nothing structurally wrong beyond inflammation, there's plenty of time for him to rest his shoulder and heal up.

 

What I am not totally happy about is the seeming indication that they're going to skip him once and be done with it.

[mul21]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

 

huh?

 

All I'm saying is, if Z isn't 100%, which he probably won't be, is that still better than Lilly when it comes to the NLDS?

 

The way the off days work out they'll all probably pitch anyway. The 1-4 guys that is.

[Guest]

We'll see how long they keep him out as more details emerge.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

Levine is coming on with Mac, Jurko and Harry in 5 minutes. ESPN 1000.

 

 

Please. give. updates.

 

Bruce: "Every pitcher in Baseball has this, it's normal this time of the year".

O:)

[C.C.]

The question is going to be, basically, whether Z with an inflamed rotator cuff something or other is better than a 100% Lilly.

 

huh?

 

All I'm saying is, if Z isn't 100%, which he probably won't be, is that still better than Lilly when it comes to the NLDS?

 

I gotcha! Lilly's going to pitch somewhere in the series.

[kujay]

The Trib online still only has Van [expletive]'s story from just before midnight last night.

 

That's pretty bad.