April 14, 200422 yr 04/13/2004 12:46 AM ET Notes: Schmidt to start Friday Nen continuing rehab by throwing every other day By Rich Draper / MLB.com Tickets Scoreboard Fantasy SAN FRANCISCO -- If ever there was a man ready to pitch -- right this minute, not that nebulous "sometime" -- it's Giants right-hander Jason Schmidt. Last season's National League Cy Young Award runnerup went through offseason elbow surgery then developed an aching right shoulder during the spring after pushing himself a bit too hard. But after throwing 76 pitches in five innings in a minor league game at Visalia on Saturday, then throwing great breaking balls during a strong bullpen session prior to Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the 31-year-old pitcher is anxious to get his season started. Jason Schmidt / P Born: 01/29/73 Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 lbs Bats: R / Throws: R More info: Player page Stats | Splits Team Site Schmidt will do just that Friday when he gets his first start as the Giants begin a three-game series against National League West rival Los Angeles at SBC Park. "I don't even know what's normal anymore," said Schmidt before finding out that he would pitch Friday. "I don't know what's normal or pain. I've been under the microscope but I have to see what I feel like in a game to know." That's the ticket, said Schmidt, who was examined by team physician Ken Akuzuki and pronounced medically sound. Pitching on the side or against Single-A hitters won't cut it. He needs emotion and a Major League game with implications, not medical printouts and pitch counts. So far, that gotta-do-it feeling is definitely lacking. "I don't have that excitement yet," said Schmidt. "I won't really know how I feel until the adrenaline starts surging." Manager Felipe Alou can hardly stand the wait himself, especially with the Giants getting off to a 4-3 start this season and his big horse still stuck in the corral. "He's the key for us," said the manager. Robb Nen / P Born: 11/28/69 Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 lbs Bats: R / Throws: R More info: Player page Stats | Splits Team Site Nen OK: Rehabbing pitcher Robb Nen continues his quest to pitch again as well after missing last season after three right shoulder surgeries. He again threw off a mound Monday morning. "It's a tough situation," said Nen, the Giants' all-time saves leader, who is currently throwing every other day. "It's nice to be able to throw off the mound and I'm definitely headed in the right direction. Right now I have no other choice. This is where I am right now, trying to get it back." Coming up: The Giants host the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night at 6:05 p.m. PT, with Dustin Hermanson (0-1) opposing Chris Capuano and Opening Night fireworks to follow the game. The series concludes with a 12:35 p.m. contest on Wednesday at SBC Park. Rich Draper is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
April 14, 200422 yr Be sure to clean up when you're done. Don't want Mom to wonder about those stains.....
April 16, 200422 yr Nice signature man....only 1 problem I'm not jealous of that steroid injecting Bonds, or a racist, so why do I hate the greatest player on steroids EVER?!?!
April 16, 200422 yr Schmidt has nothing on anyone in our starting pitch staff save maybe Oliver, btw. AJ coming back will be a big deal. Prior too I guess. Schmidt blows.
April 16, 200422 yr Author Schmidt has nothing on anyone in our starting pitch staff save maybe Oliver, btw. AJ coming back will be a big deal. Prior too I guess. Schmidt blows. that's why the schmidt was the best starting pitcher in baseball last year?
April 16, 200422 yr Schmidt has nothing on anyone in our starting pitch staff save maybe Oliver, btw. AJ coming back will be a big deal. Prior too I guess. Schmidt blows. that's why the schmidt was the best starting pitcher in baseball last year? Says who? Prior was better. Wood was better. Penny was better. The LA rotation was better. javier Vasquez was better. The list goes on and on.
April 16, 200422 yr Author Schmidt has nothing on anyone in our starting pitch staff save maybe Oliver, btw. AJ coming back will be a big deal. Prior too I guess. Schmidt blows. that's why the schmidt was the best starting pitcher in baseball last year? Says who? Prior was better. Wood was better. Penny was better. The LA rotation was better. javier Vasquez was better. The list goes on and on. Schmidt had the best record in the NL, led in ERA, and led in WHIP, while pitching hurt the entire second half
April 17, 200422 yr Schmidt has nothing on anyone in our starting pitch staff save maybe Oliver, btw. AJ coming back will be a big deal. Prior too I guess. Schmidt blows. that's why the schmidt was the best starting pitcher in baseball last year? Was he? Are you sure?
April 17, 200422 yr did not have the best record and is not even close to a top 10 pitcher in baseball
April 17, 200422 yr did not have the best record and is not even close to a top 10 pitcher in baseball He's wearing a Ginats Uni, therefore in Mays660Bonds eyes, it qualifies him as not just the best pitcher last year, but the best pitcher of all time.
April 17, 200422 yr did not have the best record and is not even close to a top 10 pitcher in baseball He's wearing a Ginats Uni, therefore in Mays660Bonds eyes, it qualifies him as not just the best pitcher last year, but the best pitcher of all time. :lol :lol
April 17, 200422 yr as much as you guyys are hating on Schmidt, i definitely think he's one of the elite pitchers in baseball
April 17, 200422 yr Author He had a s***ty outing. Granted, he had a no hitter through five but he lost and that's what matters
April 17, 200422 yr He had a s***ty outing. Granted, he had a no hitter through five but he lost and that's what matters I wouldn't say he had a "s***ty" outing.
April 17, 200422 yr He had a s***ty outing. Granted, he had a no hitter through five but he lost and that's what matters I wouldn't say he had a "s***ty" outing. Well hes a Giant fan. If its good it sucks, if its ok its crappy, and if you lose the umpire deserves to be lynched.
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