Tommy John Badelli...

[amich1]

Gathright should be swiping bags in Tampa again before too long.

[uucrook3d]

why would gathright come up? rocco hasnt been playing all year so its not like there is an open roster spot or anything

[reznorsboy]

I wonder how long a feilder is usually out after TJ surgery?

[bd3521]

The Devil Rays officially announced that Rocco Baldelli will
undergo Tommy John surgery next week and is out for the
season.

Joey Gathright will likely be given a chance to win the
every day center fielder job just after the All-Star break.
Look for Baldelli to be ready for spring training, as it
takes position players a little less recovery time after
Tommy John surgery than it does for a pitcher undergoing the
same procedure.

[tomkatt]

I heard around 8 or 9 months. They said he should be ready for spring training next year.