Salvador Perez expected to undergo Tommy John surgery - out for year.

[God of Thunder]

Seasons over before it ever started! He is expected to get a second opinion next week.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Salvador Perez expected to undergo Tommy John<a href="https://t.co/pVxrFi8Uq5">https://t.co/pVxrFi8Uq5</a></p>&mdash; Rotoworld (@rotoworld) <a href="https://twitter.com/rotoworld/status/1101671688473886723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[threebag]

Damn that sucks

[teedubya]

Ugh.

[Chiefspants]

EMBRACE THE SUCK. SAVE SALVY’S KNEES FOR 2020!!!

[TLO]

Welp

[Dante84]

We weren’t going to compete this year anyways, may as well give him a year to rest up.

[MahiMike]

But .. he's not a pitcher?

[Dayze]

How’s his spirit doing?
/EB

[God of Thunder]

How’s his spirit doing?
/EB

A+ Response

[rtmike]

How’s his spirit doing?
/EB

As long as his spirit is up for it, there’s no reason to shelf him quite yet.

Any chance they could petition MLB and have him behind the umpire during games to coach up his replacement between innings.

It might just work gearing up for the postseason.

[Munson]

Well, at least we won't have to spend half the season wondering about his "day to day" status.

[Strongside]

Damn. At this rate I think FT DH is in his near future.

[alpha_omega]

Yep. Bummer.

[suzzer99]

I really really really want Salvy to make the HOF but I think he needs a few more all star games as a catcher.

And stupidly one more WS win would make a big difference. Because that's how baseball rolls.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Haglunds

[suzzer99]

I will literally fight anyone who ever questions Salvy's drive, toughness or desire to win. He is a golden god as far as I am concerned. Easily my second favorite Royal after Brett.

Man I hope he somehow makes the HOF.

[ChiliConCarnage]

I mean, I didn't have high expectations but that's still a bit of a shot to the boys.

[CoMoChief]

For as big as he is, as hard as he plays, and considering it's the sport's most physically demanding position, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that Salvy would start breaking down sooner rather than later.

TJ is a freak inj for a catcher although some catchers in the past have had it. Just another shot in the leg at the Royals' rebuilding chances. Yordano's death, endless injuries w/ Zimmer, Bubba's struggles/slow development, and now the Royals' biggest trade capital is no more.

When it rains, it pours. Meh oh well...glad I saw b2b AL pennants and a WS win in my lifetime where I was old enough to remember it. I mean even if everything plays out perfectly and KC hits some HR's in the draft, the Royals aren't going to be competitive for 5-6 yrs.

[rtmike]

I apologize ahead for my lack of Royal knowledge and bb in general anymore but isn’t it about time he makes that position change that most catchers do after as many years as he’s been behind the plate?

Asking for a friend...

[ILChief]

Keep doubting Cam Gallagher

[SAUTO]

For as big as he is, as hard as he plays, and considering it's the sport's most physically demanding position, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that Salvy would start breaking down sooner rather than later.

TJ is a freak inj for a catcher although some catchers in the past have had it. Just another shot in the leg at the Royals' rebuilding chances. Yordano's death, endless injuries w/ Zimmer, Bubba's struggles/slow development, and now the Royals' biggest trade capital is no more.

When it rains, it pours. Meh oh well...glad I saw b2b AL pennants and a WS win in my lifetime where I was old enough to remember it. I mean even if everything plays out perfectly and KC hits some HR's in the draft, the Royals aren't going to be competitive for 5-6 yrs.
You plan on dying soon?

[C3HIEF3S]

For as big as he is, as hard as he plays, and considering it's the sport's most physically demanding position, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that Salvy would start breaking down sooner rather than later.

TJ is a freak inj for a catcher although some catchers in the past have had it. Just another shot in the leg at the Royals' rebuilding chances. Yordano's death, endless injuries w/ Zimmer, Bubba's struggles/slow development, and now the Royals' biggest trade capital is no more.

When it rains, it pours. Meh oh well...glad I saw b2b AL pennants and a WS win in my lifetime where I was old enough to remember it. I mean even if everything plays out perfectly and KC hits some HR's in the draft, the Royals aren't going to be competitive for 5-6 yrs.

This is a Dane-level Royals post.

[Flying High D]

You plan on dying soon?

Day to day

[Deberg_1990]

Should have moved him to 1B or DH a few years ago.

[HemiEd]

We weren’t going to compete this year anyways, may as well give him a year to rest up.

What? Dayton Moore said he expects them to win the division?


This really sucks monkey balls.

[Titty Meat]

Should have traded him 2 years ago

[Mecca]

Should have moved him to 1B or DH a few years ago.

He loses almost all of his value if you move him, he's a plus defensive catcher and his offense plays in the upper level of the league there.

As a 1B/DH you lose basically all of his D value and as an offensive player he's average at best compared to the rest of the league.


Also the Royals are probably closer than 6 years but it's going to require some good drafts and international signings to pan out.

[FringeNC]

Should have moved him to 1B or DH a few years ago.

Come on. This is simple stuff. Dude is a career .739 OPS guy. Has negative value at first base.

[SAUTO]

Should have moved him to 1B or DH a few years ago.

I would agree if he had the bat for it and this was a knee or back issue

[Great Expectations]

It seems like he hits really well in the first half of the year. Ned rarely gives him a day off and he struggles later on in the season.

[Fish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asked about the report that Tommy John surgery had been recommended for Salvador Perez, Royals trainer Nick Kenney said at this point there has been &quot;no recommendation&quot; of surgery. It has been discussed and they&#39;re looking to see if it is the best option. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a></p>&mdash; Lynn Worthy (@LWorthySports) <a href="https://twitter.com/LWorthySports/status/1101891547212070912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[Chris Meck]

actually, as long as his arm heals well, the year of rest might help his legs.


Just looking for the bright side.

[Pablo]

This is a Dane-level Royals post.I miss the piping hot Royals takes from that guy.

[KChiefs1]

Should have traded him 2 years ago


Or signed him to an extension.

[UK_Chief]

Is that the same as John Thomas surgery??

(Wait, do you guys use that name? It means cock over here FYI)

[Valiant]

Should have moved him to 1B or DH a few years ago.

I don't think his bat is good enough for either. Not sure about his defense at first.

Get a full recovery on him and flip for best offer.

[R Clark]

I don't think his bat is good enough for either. Not sure about his defense at first.

Get a full recovery on him and flip for best offer.

Every time I see a post from you, I think of Sunday funny’s in the paper Prince Valiant .not sure if that’s correct name or spelling but thanks a lot . I was a kid back then and reminds me of good times on Sunday morning, mom in kitchen cooking Sunday dinner . me laying on living room floor reading Sunday funny’s . Sunday morning coming down lol