J. Zimmermann to see The Nefarious Dr. Andrews

Reported via NJ. You may start worrying now.

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Concerned yes, but a little less than the headline....

The MRI exam ~~on Jordan Zimmermann’s right elbow caused concern with the Nationals doctors and~~ will be sent to orthopedist James Andrews.

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“There was concerning facts on the MRI that was read by our team doctor,” said acting general manager Mike Rizzo. "So what we have done since then is sent the films to Dr. James Andrews, who is going to read them Monday.

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

D'oh! Reading comprehension FAIL...

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by Doghouse on Aug 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Still, worse than Dr. Nick saying everything's okey-dokey.......

I’m hoping the team doctor just wants a second cya opinion for the overly cautious approach… Seeing something is better than seeing nothing, right?

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 8, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Christ

Just dont let him operate

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, where's a pic of Bobblehead Dunn?

You get two?

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

very concerned about this

very.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 8, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

Be tough to lose two top prospects in 1 week...

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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 8, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

No, this is definitely NOT good.

we can only hope the damage is minor and he’ll be ready for spring training. i do fear the worst, though.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 9, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Settle down, Gloomy...... let's just hope Dr. Hacksaw has enough business this week to pay the rent...

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 9, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Im with you mate

Im having a candlelight vigil for J-Zim

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 9, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions

He's just a rookie pitcher.... It's not the end of the world if he has the arm taken off at the elbow...

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 9, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions

It'll grow back, right?

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 9, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Well yeah, isn't that what stem cells are for?

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 9, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

He's young. He'll walk it off.

Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs

by Chris Pendley on Aug 9, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Some pitchers who had Tommy John surgery (thanks wikipedia)...

AJ Burnett
Kyle Drabek
Manny Delcarmen
Chris Carpenter
Eric Bedard
Danys Baez
Ryan Dempster
Matt Holliday (outfield)
Jose Canseco hee hee
Tim Hudson (about to come back)
Carl Pavano
Arthur Rhodes
Fernando Rodney
David Wells
Kerry Wood

by RoscoeNats on Aug 9, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

I guess it's a done deal, then........

As Dave from NNN reports:

“The logical reason to send just the results to Andrews, and not Zimmermann himself for an evaluation, is to confirm their diagnosis that surgery is necessary, and Zimmermann will be lost for the rest of the season.”

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 9, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

UGH.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 9, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I just hope Dave's hyperventilating here.....

Perhaps they just want some backup before shutting him down for rest, considering the track record of previous medical teams and the PR hit with the skeptical fans…

"He's just a draft pick"... "It's not the end of the world if he doesn't sign"
FB dot com taking the right tone for the Strasburg issue. 8 Aug 09.

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 9, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

It's a little of both, I'd bet.

With that being said, this is why I was concerned about Zimmerman complaining of elbow issues. The track record on coming back from TJ is a lot better now than it’s been, so that’s a plus.

Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs

by Chris Pendley on Aug 9, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions