I just got back from tonight's Hammerheads game, and I'm saddened to report that Spooney's rehab start tonight in Jupiter ended abruptly after 4 batters faced and only one out recorded.

 

After hitting the second batter he faced with a pitch, then striking out the next batter, his control started to deteriorate progressively to the point where he almost beaned the next batter with a fastball (batter ducked just in time; ball hit the bat instead for a foul).

 

After a brief conference on the mound, Tim came out of the ballgame, holding his elbow and quite visibly distraught. He sat in the dugout with his head down and his hands covering his face.

 

Alfonseca (who also pitched tonight; more on that later) walked all the way from the bullpen to the dugout to check on his teammate. Finally, Tim was walked back to the clubhouse, still pretty upset.

 

That's all I know about that for now. More on this game and Pulpo's rehab inning HERE.

Those darn Braves knew this would happen. Those bitches.....

Very unfortunate.

 

Especially after such a promising report a week or so ago.

I was at the Hammerhead game as well and Spooney was pitching great until he got hurt. He had great velocity on his fastball ( 90-93) and a good changeup.

 

He is going for a MRI in the morning. I did hear that this pain was different than before.

Lets hope for the best!!

Arghh.

 

I feel bad for Spooney. You know he has to be very frustrated.

 

I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.

Is this even surprising to anyone? Keep on sitting and getting paid with that nice contract, Spooney.

Wow. Hockey fans really are idiots (no offense Accord)

Is this even surprising to anyone? Keep on sitting and getting paid with that nice contract, Spooney.

868084[/snapback]

That's really nice...especially since he doesn't make that much.

 

And you are probably someone very high on Lowell huh?

Is this even surprising to anyone? Keep on sitting and getting paid with that nice contract, Spooney.

868084[/snapback]

That's really nice...especially since he doesn't make that much.

 

And you are probably someone very high on Lowell huh?

868104[/snapback]

Why is there such a big problem? I've never liked the guy, and I thought the Braves were lucky to dump him on us. The reason I say its a nice contract is because who wouldn't want to get paid that much to sit on their ass all the time? And while I wish him well health, he's been on the DL longer than he hasn't been in his career, and I just think its hopeless.

It isn't looking very good for him. He may well end up being one of the guys who just doesn't make it back. I just hope he can find the perserverance to keep battling through it.

thanks for the update Beetle....

 

damn that sounds bad... I'll cross my fingers for Spooney, you know he's gotta be dying to get back.

could just be scare tissue, my cousin had tommy johns surgery and he said when they scar tissue tore it felt like his arm had fallen off. but it's just part of the healing process, I HOPE thats what it is.

Is there an Alfonseca report yet?

Marlins2003: I know you probably meant a firsthand report but here are his stats from tonight anyway:

 

1 IP 1 H 1 K 0 BB 0 R

Hey Admin, that's all I need baby !!!!

 

 

:thumbup

So, that's two nights in a row for AA.

ulg...

People were probably overly optimistic when they predicted he would make a difference this year.....hopefully he can just concentrate on getting healthy, no matter when we get him back.

I wouldn't say so much overoptimistic as we thought reasonably. After all, who would expect a TWO-YEAR recovery from Tommy John surgery? I sure didn't, especially when AJ only needed 15 months. Torborg's former presence continues to haunt us in many ways.

Spooney is making just above the minimum, about 350k, and that was through arbitration. He has 2 years left of arbitration, so he doesnt have a good contract, and is currently trying to pitch his way into a career.

His arm really isn't getting any better, perhaps it's time to contemplate retirement.

His arm really isn't getting any better, perhaps it's time to contemplate retirement.

868631[/snapback]

 

Maybe you can send him John Franco's number...do you still have it handy?

It's been one thing after another for him. I can't imagine how frustrated he must be.

Spooney

I'm saying this half in jest, maybe he should give up being a power pitcher and learn to throw a knuckleball. Knuckeballer's who are any good usually have long and successful careers.