That's not true... it might be with Gagne because he already had surgery on that elbow, on that ligament... but Tommy John surgery has pretty much been perfected. They say a lot of guys come back stronger after TJ surgery than when they first started. The days where this injury and surgery end careers and cost multiple seasons have been gone for some time.
That's not true... it might be with Gagne because he already had surgery on that elbow, on that ligament... but Tommy John surgery has pretty much been perfected. They say a lot of guys come back stronger after TJ surgery than when they first started. The days where this injury and surgery end careers and cost multiple seasons have been gone for some time.
It is true. You're right it's not a career ender, but is still take about 18 months before you're able to pitch again. He's out for most, if not all, of next season.
That's not true... it might be with Gagne because he already had surgery on that elbow, on that ligament... but Tommy John surgery has pretty much been perfected. They say a lot of guys come back stronger after TJ surgery than when they first started. The days where this injury and surgery end careers and cost multiple seasons have been gone for some time.
It is true. You're right it's not a career ender, but is still take about 18 months before you're able to pitch again. He's out for most, if not all, of next season.
In 1976 Tommy John himself took 18 months to recover. It takes about a year to recover from Tommy John surgery now, we'll see him back around this time next year.
That's not true... it might be with Gagne because he already had surgery on that elbow, on that ligament... but Tommy John surgery has pretty much been perfected. They say a lot of guys come back stronger after TJ surgery than when they first started. The days where this injury and surgery end careers and cost multiple seasons have been gone for some time.
It is true. You're right it's not a career ender, but is still take about 18 months before you're able to pitch again. He's out for most, if not all, of next season.
In 1976 Tommy John himself took 18 months to recover. It takes about a year to recover from Tommy John surgery now, we'll see him back around this time next year.
The fact that the operation has been perfected has nothing to do with the recovery time. The human body hasn't changed that much since 1976. Recovery for an athlete is anywhere form 12-24 months. 18 months seems to be the norm. It is very unlikely that Gagne pitches substantially next year and a return prior to the '06 AS break is highly unlikely. And no I'm not a doctor but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.
Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey
That's not true... it might be with Gagne because he already had surgery on that elbow, on that ligament... but Tommy John surgery has pretty much been perfected. They say a lot of guys come back stronger after TJ surgery than when they first started. The days where this injury and surgery end careers and cost multiple seasons have been gone for some time.
It is true. You're right it's not a career ender, but is still take about 18 months before you're able to pitch again. He's out for most, if not all, of next season.
In 1976 Tommy John himself took 18 months to recover. It takes about a year to recover from Tommy John surgery now, we'll see him back around this time next year.
The fact that the operation has been perfected has nothing to do with the recovery time. The human body hasn't changed that much since 1976. Recovery for an athlete is anywhere form 12-24 months. 18 months seems to be the norm. It is very unlikely that Gagne pitches substantially next year and a return prior to the '06 AS break is highly unlikely. And no I'm not a doctor but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.
Bump.
Thanks for trying, though. Back sooner than I thought... but no where near your alarmist claims of 12-24 months. I waited quietly after that smug post for my claims to be vindicated... and here it is:
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by Jagfan21 » Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:22 am 
that was a good commercial, and you used it well. 
