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The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.18.2011

The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.18.2011

Here is the latest 411 on injured closers. David Aardsma, SEA On Friday, Aardsma got good news from Dr. Lewis Yocum for his strained ligament and he won’t have surgery.  Instead he will not pitch or throw for 1 month and the go on a detailed throwing program.  If, and I mean IF he comes back this year it won’t till mid-August at best.  ”I’m very optimistic that I’ll be pitching again this year,” Aardsma said.  When … Read entire article »

Filed under: Andrew Bailey, David Aardsma, Jonathan Broxton, Jose Contreras, Weekly Injury Updates

The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.5.2011

The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates 5.5.2011

Brandon Lyon, HOU – Lyon will have his pitching shoulder checked out in Houston today to see why he feels the shoulder is weak. This comes after Lyon got hammered Wednesday afternoon and blew the save. Lyon has a history of injuries, but more so being inconsistent. I’m not sure if his recent blow up isn’t just Brandon Lyon. I did not expect him to keep the closer job past mid-May, so I’m not … Read entire article »

Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brad Lidge, Brandon Lyon, David Aardsma, Jonathan Broxton, Jose Contreras, Neftali Feliz, Weekly Injury Updates

The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates

The Closer Report: Closer Injury Updates

David Aardsma, SEA – Aardsma has been recovering from hhip surgery in the off-season. He has been getting knocked around in Tacoma, but feels good.  Manager Eric Wedge won’t rush him back, but wants him to be more comfortable with his surgically repaired hip.  According to the Seattle Times Aardsma said, ” “It went well. I felt good. And that’s the most important thing,” he said. “I actually felt like I had some good … Read entire article »

Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brad Lidge, David Aardsma, Jose Contreras, Neftali Feliz, Weekly Injury Updates

Phillies lose Contreras to injury; 15-Day DL

Phillies lose Contreras to injury; 15-Day DL

By Mark Paul, Yahoo! Contributor Network from Yahoo! Sports The Philadelphia Phillies have won five games in a row, but they were dealt a major blow when Jose Contreras(notes) was injured. A right flexor injury means that Contreras will be placed on the disabled list. It is not clear how long he will be out. With Brad Lidge(notes) injured at least until June, the already-weak bullpen could be in trouble. As a Phillies fan, I think the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Jose Contreras, Philadelphia