He's expected to be ready by spring training. He is 36 but he stays in great shape. Considering how well he played while injured I don't doubt he'll have a great season next year.
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
What exactly is his injury? They were calling it bursitis, but that isn't something they operate for, I don't think.
Depending on his procedure, he will probably not have full range of motion for 4 months, strength for sixth.
I had a shoulder surgery in July and discussed Troy Glaus' quick recovery (4 months) with my doc a lot. He said the internal wounds won't fully heal for 6 months, no matter how good a shape you are in, which is when the joint can get back to full strength. I was able to swing a bat at 4 months, so I bet Shef will hit OK, just not full strength in March/April. I am not even allowed to start the throwing rehab until 6 months, though.
(My goal is only to pitch little league batting practice for my kids and play softball.)
He played most of the past season without being able to raise his left arm. The expected rehab time is only 4-5 weeks. He will be ready to go at the start of the season.
From what I read in the NY Times, this was not considered to be major surgery. They said that Sheffield had the shoulder sac (is this the right term?) cleaned out. Dr. Andrews said he should be ready for Spring Training.
Look for another solid season from him. He is a physical freak
This is what I was looking for. If nothing is torn, they would be removing spurs, scar tissue, and possibly the bursa sac. As long as they didn't find anything else with the scope, that is something he can come back from quickly, I'd think. I still say power could be down early. They 'tunnel' in with the scope and that takes time to heal up right. Andrews does magic, though.
Shef is my best keeper, so I hope this works out.
rlee wrote:From what I read in the NY Times, this was not considered to be major surgery. They said that Sheffield had the shoulder sac (is this the right term?) cleaned out. Dr. Andrews said he should be ready for Spring Training.
Look for another solid season from him. He is a physical freak
Amazinz wrote:He's expected to be ready by spring training. He is 36 but he stays in great shape. Considering how well he played while injured I don't doubt he'll have a great season next year.
That's what I was thinking. There were reportedly times last year when he couldn't lift his arm above his head, but he still put up some awesome numbers, so it's almost scary to think what he could have done if healthy.
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by San D » Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:59 pm 
They said that Sheffield had the shoulder sac (is this the right term?) cleaned out. Dr. Andrews said he should be ready for Spring Training. 
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