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That Tommy John surgery seems all too common is perhaps the best measure of its success. While there is still a failure rate of 10 to 15 percent, most of these happen on younger subjects. It would be more accurate to say that the pitcher fails himself in most cases, rather than the surgery being the problem. Some think the procedure is becoming too common, with younger and younger patients. Others want to have their "prospect" son given the procedure when young so as to avoid it later.

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DeezNutz

12-07-2010 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 7238198)

Others off the top of my head include guys like Ryan Dempster and Shaun Marcum who just got traded.

Strausburg is going to be a very interesting case study. Tremendous talent and elite athlete.

Wood is another great example, though it's arguable about whether or not TJ had a direct impact on his later bout with injuries. What isn't arguable is that it was the start of what would become a trend.

Beyond Carpenter, Moyer is probably the next best example, but we all know that his "style" doesn't make him an apt comparison.

DeezNutz

12-07-2010 11:38 PM

Add the belief that having TJ allows one to throw with greater velocity.

Archie Bunker

12-08-2010 10:35 AM

and the news we all knew was coming....

http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Royals getting close with Francoeur. One year deal, club option possible. #Mets #MLB 6 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

AndChiefs

12-08-2010 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker (Post 7238794)

To the 'ship!

Pitt Gorilla

12-08-2010 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker (Post 7238794)

Nothing at all wrong with a one year deal.

Deberg_1990

12-08-2010 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker (Post 7238794)

WTH?? I thought the Royals wanted to get away from washed up free agent vets?

:facepalm:

eazyb81

12-08-2010 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 7238812)

Nothing at all wrong with a one year deal.

Except that he's terrible and we will overpay.

Sure-Oz

12-08-2010 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 7238812)

Nothing at all wrong with a one year deal.

Agreed, he could bring a cool breeze to the K

He will be a stop gap and our new Kendall!

DeezNutz

12-08-2010 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81 (Post 7238824)

Except that he's terrible and we will overpay.

and he'll take playing time away from a younger and more talented player.

KevB	12-08-2010 11:00 AM

As long as it's a one year deal and he isn't blocking anybody....no big deal. He's a right handed stick who can play a little defense and won't hurt team chemistry with all the young guys running around in spring training.

KevB	12-08-2010 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz (Post 7238869)

and he'll take playing time away from a younger and more talented player.

Who? Only person I could think of would be David Lough?

siberian khatru

12-08-2010 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz (Post 7238869)

and he'll take playing time away from a younger and more talented player.

Meh, who? The loser of the CF sweepstakes (Dyson/Blanco/Meier)? It's not like we have a real prospect corner OF he'd be blocking.

One year, on something that I KNEW was going to happen anyway ... I'll survive. Doesn't really hurt the team. Just won't really help it, either.

Probably would be best if they platooned Frenchy, though.

siberian khatru

12-08-2010 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KevB (Post 7238876)

Who? Only person I could think of would be David Lough?

See, they should platoon Lough with Frenchy.

Me, I'm tempted to play Dyson in CF because of his D and speed and pick between Blanco and Meier for the bench.

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