Ibanez rehab delayed again
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Ibanez rehab delayed again
Andy Martino
Tuesday, the Phillies were hopeful that Raul Ibanez would play in a rehab game yesterday. He did not, though he and the front office said they were just being careful. Yesterday, they were optimistic he would play today. He won't. Today, they say they are hopeful he will play tomorrow. Ibanez will work out with the Reading Phillies today.
I'm not saying he's experiencing setbacks, and he says he isn't. But it is safe to say this isn't the best-case scenario.
Also, Brett Myers had a follow-up exam with Dr. Bryan Kelly yesterday, the doc who performed his hip surgery. Myers was cleared to begin a throwing program in two weeks.
Comments (22)
Good news about Myers. Not so good about Ibanez, but I'd rather him come back healthy than questionable, risking reinjury.— gbrettfan- Andy, what does this mean for Myers in terms of his expected time for rehab? I'm assuming he's on a normal to rapid pace but is still very unlikely to be ready to pitch this season?— gbrettfan
- dont be dumb phillies: keep raul in a hyperbaric chamber until after the allstar break. we need this guy 100% for the stretch run.— drumminge6
- Andy, another one on Myers - Does it make any difference to his rehab time and potential to pitch in October if he's slated to be a starter vs. a reliever? Is that even a possible option? I know people commenting on these blogs have suggested that as an idea, though I don't know that the team, Myers, or anyone with any actualy knowledge has suggested as much.— B in DC
- The baseball lately has been awful as have the injuries. On the good side of things, All-Star break coming up then Birds training camp, then the stretch run.— HandNik
- Unless the team starts hitting consistently the issues of Myers and Ibanez won't make a difference.— psuwelsh
- interesting idea B in DC. Make Myers the closer, get rid of Lidge, and pick up a decent #2. Good work, but who wants a closer who can't buy a save and still has2 years left on a contract?— fan_in_jerusalem
- I was hoping to see Ibanez in Reading tonight.— 76er
- Not saying they should make Myers the closer - but if he comes back in October and they're still playing, maybe he could throw an inning here or there. Every inning's like the ninth in the playoffs, so he could probably get good and amped up even for the sixth if need be.— B in DC
- get rid of lidge!?!? are you insane? just last year he had the best season as a closer in phillies, maybe even league history. he goes through one rough patch, and you're already saying we should ship him out? what did you expect? 100 saves in a row? come on!— Stanley Cup
Comment removed.- Stanley - couldn't have said better myself. I guess after all the bad years, most fans can't stand slumps. But then what's with our obsession for Pat Burrell? Lidge did 40+ in a row since joining the Phils - can anyone say Flash Gordon?? How many in a row for him? 5?— Hollywood Junkie
- "Get rid of Lidge." - Another WIPtard polluting the comments section. Are you the same guy who called Eskin saying the Phillies should package Dobbs, Bruntlett, and Zurgurski for Lincecum and Rowand?— Captain Awesome
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How about Bruntlett for a bag of bats? Or at least a sack of BP balls.— COskier- drumminge6 - You have nailed it! If Raul is not completely healed DON'T ACTIVATE him! There are toooooo many problems with this team. The Phillies should not allow him to push it unless COMPLETELY healed! The Phillies and Mr. Amaro has yet to address the starting pitching problem they ended the past year with. They needed two starters! Happ maybe one. They need a # one starter. Trade prospects! 80% never become anything great! The team MOST purchase a starter who can pitch past the 6th inning and is good. You have to go after a Holliday! You have to go after a Cliff Lee(he will not cost you as much as a Holliday). Go after TWO quality starters and give up prospects who will most likely will never match the quality you get back in return! RELEASE Jack Taschner!!!
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- Hey Flyguy, lets sign Jones and his Taylor, along with Ryan Freel.— mick314
- Vanessa is a one trick pony. Its juice after juice ad infinitum. Try Mydol !— mick314
- Brett's getting ready to be the closer in September. By then, Lidge will have 15 blown saves. It's the ol' Bretster to the rescue.
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- The last thing the Phils need is to rush Ibanez back in the lineup before he's completely healed. This guy has meant more to the Phillies in two short months than Burrell meant in all the years he played here. Think of all the times Burrell used the no trade clause when he could have been moved for some worthwhile talent. He was better at assessing his shortcomings than the fans who loudly naysayed the Ibanez signing. If Rollins is out of his slump and Ibanez is completely healed the second half of the season will be fun to watch.— jp
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