Smoke and mirrors?
In spite of the good start, I'm gravely concerned that two rookies and one sophomore make up the balance of our rotation... worst case scenario that Rocket doesn't return, that could spell trouble...
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With back problems it's easy to alter your motion to try to work through it. The extra strain that puts on your shoulder and elbow can lead to a totally new injury.
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It's concerning no doubt but not at the moment. So far the kids look serviceable until Backe or Roger gets back. I think Buchholz is going to turn out pretty good.
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Astros.com has an article about Backe seeking a second opinion on his injury from the Angels' specialist. He is hoping that the second opinion confirms the Astros' team physician's recommendation of...
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I think Purpura has to do that instead of saying oh yeah he'll be back in 6 weeks. Look how the Cubs handle their pitchers having injuries. They downplay it until it becomes obvious something is worse...
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I'm for errring on the side of caution with Backe. He has shown some good stuff, and AstroinOC is right: We certainly don't want to give him the "Cubs Treatment." Wandy and Taylor can hold things...
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I agree that there's potentialy weaknesses on this ball club, but at 9-4 I'm not going to worry about them yet. 2005 NL Champs
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astrosinoc, I agree with you about Pupura's handling of this...the comparison to the Cubs' mishandling of their injuries is apt.
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from sturt Quote:Six weeks, minimum, and knowing how long the precautions the Stros take with this kind of thing (and rightfully so... after all, we're not the Cubs, thank God), I'd double that...
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Cubsfan, don't take us too seriously. We just don't like the Cubs, and will find a way to crack on them at any given opportunity... kosher? Somewhat more seriously, like it or not, Wood and Prior are...
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No need to be touchy over this subject Cubsfan. Sure, none of us are experts on Prior's and Wood's medical records. But, surely, you're aware that there was at least some controversy over whether the...
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I think the reasoning is that the Cubs continue to have injuries to key players and they continue to say those injuries are minor and then they turn out to be major. No one can deny that the Cubs have...
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What I meant by the "Cubs Treatment" was using pitchers too much or using pitchers when they're not completely healthy. I imagine that goes on on all clubs, not just the Cubs. But the Cubs are a high...
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Oh don't worry I won't go away mad - Hell I won't even go away. Several have responded to my post by saying that we are, high profile, scrutinized, whatever, yet in other posts you complain that your...
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Ah, the double-edged sword! Seems we humans want it both ways, cubfan. You are right -- all of the 'Stros fans griping about being under-appreciated does make us seem silly in telling you that the the...
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The issue in the case of Backe and Miller is that they need to tell the club when they are hurt. Misrepresenting injuries and simply not knowing about them are two entirely different things. Heck, I...
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