Miami Herald

 

Relief pitcher Chad Fox, who played a key role in the team's championship a year ago but has missed all but a month of this season with an inflamed elbow, will not need another operation, although he will miss the rest of the season.

 

Fox, who has had reconstructive elbow surgery twice in his career, saw orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., and after consultation with the Marlins medical staff, Andrews prescribed continued rest for what is now being called mild nerve irritation.

 

Fox, who turns 34 next month, pitched 10 2/3 innings before going on the DL in April. He has pitched fewer than 11 innings in four of the past six seasons because of elbow problems.

his career is done

Surprised?

Nope.

Sad.

For him, and us.

He could've signed this Winter with his home-town team

but wanted to come back to the Marlins.

too bad

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Good guy, not a surprise, hope the best for him

No surprise here. I hope he can come back to pitch next year, but like Ramp, I think he's probably done.

i wish him the best

Good Luck Chad!

 

I don't think he is coming back next year... to risky. He should spend some time with his family

He's likely done now that he's officially out for the season. His arm's taken too much punishment.

He has the ring. What more does he want? It's one thing to continue to strive for a championship, even when hurt (see Marino and Emmitt Smith), yet another thing when you already have the championship in the bag and played a major role in it (see Fox). I wish him the best and hope he doesn't do anything stupid to impair post-baseball activities.

I don't think he'll just give up I think you'll see him later in his career pitching well.

He could replace Tony Taylor as our new bullpen coach, who wasn't even a pitcher in the first place.

Not surprised. Not too sad either since he was a real dick when I saw him at Coors. We got Mota and Spooney. Thats double trouble right there.

if he wanted to come back and was healthy next year, would u guys take him?

if he wanted to come back and was healthy next year, would u guys take him?

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Absolutely.

Fox is a class act, hopefully he'll be able to rebound again and come back strong.

if he wanted to come back and was healthy next year, would u guys take him?

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Of course, especially considering the possiblity we may not have Mota or Benitez next year.