Medical updates on four Phillies pitchers
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Medical updates on four Phillies pitchers
Bob Brookover, Inquirer Baseball Columnist
The Phillies provided in-game medical updates on four disabled pitchers Tuesday during their game against the Washington Nationals.
_Righthander David Herndon received a platelet rich plasma injection in his right elbow and will be examined again in two weeks by team physician Michael Ciccotti.
_Righthander Mike Stutes will be shut down for another 10 days to two weeks, then be examined to see if he can begin a throwing program.
_Righthander Justin DeFratus has been cleared to begin a throwing program starting Friday.
_And, as reported earlier on the High Cheese blog, Dr. James Andrews confirmed the Phillies original diagnosis that righthander Vance Worley has right elbow inflammation.
Which pitcher do I want back the most? Cliff Lee.— phillyinATL- It doesn't matter, these guys can not bat any runs in or hit the long ball. It's painful to watch these jokers. Still love ya Phils, but jeesh!— Eaglehaslanded
Who needs pitching when you have a self-proclaimed "hitting guru" calling the shots on the bench?- I want them ALL back. But if I had to choose one, it's Hamels, hands down. His age is the key factor.— 5NOT4
- I want Roy Halladay back. The 2011 version. Or 2010. 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, etc.— eman
- Has there been any Medical Report on the mental condition of the Manager and his Coaches???— tulsaphil
- yea their condition is LAME!— Ryne Duren
- If you didn't see this coming you were wearing blinders.— Hearts
- who cares who is hurt? find out why the umps seem to screwing the phils! ever since Davidson was suspended, the phils keep getting bad call at the plate. Mayberry took a strike that practically rolled to the plate. The catcher's glove was on the ground. Said it was at the knees, except his knees are a foot higher. Chooch gets tossed? Why? Strike was called a ball. Why doesn't Halladay get that pitch or pitches? Think Greg Maddux had that problem in his career? C'mon Gelb or Brookover, do some investigative reporting. See if the umps are purposely doing this. Use your brains for a change!— skolman
- The Phils are playing Little League Baseball with the players that are filling in for the regulars.I've never seen so much"Punch & Judy Baseball" by a major league team in 50 years of watching the game.If attendance is down 10,000 sofar this year wait till next year.Have you noticed the empty seats in the early innings and the nearly empty stadium by the seventh inning.Wake up Dave & Ruben before it's to late.— RonGon
- It's so very sad. We are used to winning so all this losing is hard to take. Don't see how we can do it, but I don't want to lose any of our starting five. If some have to leave, keep them in this oder - Hammels, Lee, Doc, Worley, Blanton. The phils need a major spark - soon! The return of Utley and Howard may not be the answer as we have no idea how they will perform. Is there a third baseman or left fielder out there? Polanco may have to play second. But Fans - keep filling the stadium. The team needs your support if they have a shot at keeping the good players and adding those we need to help us get better.
Viking Carl - season ticket holder.— CarlCW
