Posted March 8, 200519 yr comment_446918 He will sit out tonight's game, and may not be back next game. First baseman still hampered by elbow tendinitis By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com JUPITER, Fla. -- Carlos Delgado's Grapefruit League debut as a Marlin is being pushed back again. Still bothered by tendinitis in his left elbow, the power-hitting first baseman was not ready to play Monday night against the Dodgers at Roger Dean Stadium. After taking batting practice Sunday, Delgado was hopeful of returning to the lineup. The former Blue Jay has missed the Marlins' first six Grapefruit League games. The only time he was in the lineup was on March 2 in an exhibition against the University of Miami in Jupiter. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout that day. "I'm not all the way back to where I want it," Delgado said Monday afternoon. Delgado aggravated the elbow of his non-throwing arm when he was training at his home in Puerto Rico before Spring Training started. The 32-year-old received treatment on Monday and will try hitting again on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium. The Marlins will play the Dodgers in Vero Beach on Tuesday, but Delgado will not make the trip. The earliest he will be available will be Wednesday when the Red Sox visit Jupiter. That might be pushing it. "It's frustrating because you definitely want to go out there and play," Delgado said. "You've got to be smart. I don't think it's a big deal. I wish I could say it will be tomorrow." This early in spring, the Marlins are in no hurry to rush their star free agent into the lineup. "Who would think a baseball player would get tennis elbow," quipped Delgado. Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. link Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr Author comment_446919 What is tennis elbow? link Read about it. The bad news: It can linger for a few weeks to months. Even then it can come back. And it is frowned upon to work on the elbow while it is still sore. So I think even if he miraculously gets better in the next few days he will have to take it easy and I am not sure he'll have enough of Spring Training to be himself come opening day. Also, I am not sure on this, but for a right handed batter isn't the left elbow the dominant one? I stopped playing baseball years ago, but I think I remember my left arm always aching more after swinging for a long period of time if I went into a machine or something like that. So if that is true I think it would be reversed for a lefty. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446920 Maybe he injured himself practicing a knuckleball. You know, so he could spot-start. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446921 Well the only good news is that we still have 30 days to go. So let him take a few days off or whatever and then start hitting. No need to rush But its also not a good sign that he got pushed back atleast 4 days from when they thought he would play his first game Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446922 This is not good news. There must be more to this. I hope we do not end up with another Beckett 2004 situation. It cannot be good especially knowing FO wants to showcase their 54 million dollar investment. We shall see. I don't like it. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446923 any news on Paulie? is he still hurting? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446924 i heard his careers over ::sarcasm:: Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446925 he'll be fine.. its only spring training Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446926 Also, I am not sure on this, but for a right handed batter isn't the left elbow the dominant one? I stopped playing baseball years ago, but I think I remember my left arm always aching more after swinging for a long period of time if I went into a machine or something like that. 704876[/snapback] well, he's lefty, so i guess that could be good-ish news it's concerning, but i'll be ok unless this persists to, say, a week before opening day Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446927 Just being cautious I think...he will be ok Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446928 I really hope he is going to be okay! Get Well Soon Carlos Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446929 Best to take it easy since ST doesn't count for s***. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr Author comment_446930 Best to take it easy since ST doesn't count for s***. 705110[/snapback] The problem is is that then he will be using the start of the season as spring training and the start of the year consist of 16 straight division games for us, and it would behoove us to get off to a good start within the division. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446931 I don't understand why you think that's a big deal, he'll be fine. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446932 If we are still talking about tennis elbow in 2 weeks and he hasnt played yet, then its a problem, until then lets not worry to much Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446933 I know it's early, but I'm already getting nervous as hell about this. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446934 Simmer down, it's not time to run for the hills yet Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 8, 200519 yr comment_446935 i just hope he didnt have this problem before we signed him.... and spring does count,not stat wise but it takes time to get your swing back and get into groves.. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/25733-delgado-still-out/?&do=findComment&comment=446935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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