I know we need to address the offense but.......

[Transmogrified Tiger]

There is no reason in the world for Wood to not be ready by opening day. I had surgery to repair a TORN labrum (Kerry's was only frayed) by one of the finest orthopaedic surgeons in the midwest and was told that it would be 6 months at the longest to a full recovery. I specifically asked him about Wood's injury at the time since my Dr was also a big Cubs fan. He told me that from what he knew of the injury, he saw no reason why he would not be completely ready by the beginning of February at the latest.

 

I have not participated in rehab as aggressively as prescribed, and I am an entire month ahead of schedule. Wood had his surgery at the end of August if memory serves. Even if his recovery takes a full 6 months, that puts him at March 1. How in the world can he not be ready for opening day?

 

I think there's quite a difference rehabbing your torn labrum, and rehabbing a torn labrum that is your entire livelihood.

[HoopsCubs]

Relax, guys. Everything I've read has said that Kerry will be ready by Opening Day. Just because Carrie freakin Muskat says that he wont be isn't exactly cause for concern.

 

I haven't read a single thing that said he'd be ready.

 

I've read that they hope he's ready, but they really don't know. I highly doubt he'll start on time in February. He probably won't be ready by opening day. Of course, they'll never admit their stupidity with the bullplen thing that is largely responsible for all the doubt.

 

In fact, I recall it was Larry Rothschild who said recently (paraphrased), that it would be stupid to go into Opening Day 2006 thinking that Kerry Wood would be in the rotation. I think we'll see Hendry sign or acquire a starter later this offseason. Sounds like dollars will be available if Furcal turns the Cubs down.

[Jehrico]

There is no reason in the world for Wood to not be ready by opening day. I had surgery to repair a TORN labrum (Kerry's was only frayed) by one of the finest orthopaedic surgeons in the midwest and was told that it would be 6 months at the longest to a full recovery. I specifically asked him about Wood's injury at the time since my Dr was also a big Cubs fan. He told me that from what he knew of the injury, he saw no reason why he would not be completely ready by the beginning of February at the latest.

 

I have not participated in rehab as aggressively as prescribed, and I am an entire month ahead of schedule. Wood had his surgery at the end of August if memory serves. Even if his recovery takes a full 6 months, that puts him at March 1. How in the world can he not be ready for opening day?

 

I think there's quite a difference rehabbing your torn labrum, and rehabbing a torn labrum that is your entire livelihood.

 

Really? What's the difference? Either it's fully healed, or it's not. If anything, I would think Wood's rehab would be better, as he's alot more motivated to do exactly what the Dr prescribes, whereas someone else (like Pedro above) may have a full time job and may not always be able to spend the time doing all of the rehab. Wood doesn't have anything to do all winter except work on his arm.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

There is no reason in the world for Wood to not be ready by opening day. I had surgery to repair a TORN labrum (Kerry's was only frayed) by one of the finest orthopaedic surgeons in the midwest and was told that it would be 6 months at the longest to a full recovery. I specifically asked him about Wood's injury at the time since my Dr was also a big Cubs fan. He told me that from what he knew of the injury, he saw no reason why he would not be completely ready by the beginning of February at the latest.

 

I have not participated in rehab as aggressively as prescribed, and I am an entire month ahead of schedule. Wood had his surgery at the end of August if memory serves. Even if his recovery takes a full 6 months, that puts him at March 1. How in the world can he not be ready for opening day?

 

I think there's quite a difference rehabbing your torn labrum, and rehabbing a torn labrum that is your entire livelihood.

 

Really? What's the difference? Either it's fully healed, or it's not. If anything, I would think Wood's rehab would be better, as he's alot more motivated to do exactly what the Dr prescribes, whereas someone else (like Pedro above) may have a full time job and may not always be able to spend the time doing all of the rehab. Wood doesn't have anything to do all winter except work on his arm.

 

There's a difference being rehabbed to the point where you can live everyday life, and being rehabbed to the point of repeatedly making the violent motion that is pitching with that labrum.