Category Archives: Mets Injuries

What To Do Without Delgado

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t heard, Carlos Delgado is having hip surgery and will be out at least two months. First of all, if his injury is so severe it requires surgery, what in the world was the thought process in keeping … Continue reading →

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The Elbow History of J.J. Putz

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Amazing what a few minutes on Google can reveal. 2006 September 8, 2006, from The Seattle Times: Putz began his Mariners career mainly as a starter. He threw between 90 mph and 94 mph, threw a fastball and a slider … Continue reading →

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Mike Pelfrey has Tendinitis

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s been reported that Mike Pelfrey has tendinitis in his forearm. Uh-oh. That’s typically a precursor to an elbow strain. TheRopolitans has good coverage of this issue and a description of tendinitis. (The site also has a new slick look, … Continue reading →

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John Maine’s Arm

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Joe Janish

After hearing that John Maine’s shoulder issues are compounded by a bone spur — and that his season may be in doubt — I thought it made sense to check with an expert on the subject. Ironically, former Mets trainer … Continue reading →

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Billy Wagner’s Elbow

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Joe Janish

Prior to Saturday night’s game, it was reported that Billy Wagner complained of elbow discomfort after a 20-pitch bullpen session. Those who follow MetsToday and pay attention should not be surprised, since I stated in the notes of Game 111 … Continue reading →

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About John Maine

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

Sometimes I really, really, really hate when I’m right. For example, in regard to John Maine. Loyal readers may remember this paragraph I wrote about a week ago: “As mentioned more than a few times this season on MetsToday, John … Continue reading →

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Alou Out – Now What?

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

So the news before the All-Star Break was that Moises Alou was finished for the year, having torn his hamstring in a rehab game the night before. There had been suggestions that Alou did not need to rush back, that … Continue reading →

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Valentin Packs It In

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

The 2008 comeback attempt of Jose Valentin has come to an end. After hitting a pinch-hit homerun for New Orleans, Valentin called the Mets’ front office to say that he was shutting it down for the rest of the season … Continue reading →

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