August 20, 200619 yr Updated: Aug. 20, 2006, 3:23 AM ET Report: Unknown ailment could derail Mets' Glavine ESPN.com news services Tom Glavine's season could be in jeopardy. Glavine, 40, has experienced coldness in a finger on his pitching hand, and the New York Mets left-hander is scheduled to undergo medical tests next week in hopes of finding the cause, sources told the New York Daily News. Glavine, a 287-game winner, is scheduled to have a CT scan Monday and an angiogram on Wednesday, the newspaper reported. Doctors are unsure whether Glavine's problem is related to a blood clot or possibly a "knot" in an artery near his left shoulder. Agent Gregg Clifton confirmed Saturday that diagnostic tests are planned for next week, but he declined to elaborate. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz would not acknowledge a medical issue. Doctors apparently have ruled out an aneurysm, the newspaper reported. Last year, Mets reliever Felix Heredia experienced coldness and numbness in his pitching hand and ultimately was diagnosed with an aneurysm in the shoulder, which ended his Mets career. Glavine (12-6, 3.92 ERA) hasn't been present in the clubhouse the last two days at Shea Stadium. The loss of Glavine would be a serious blow to the Mets, who already have Pedro Martinez on the disabled list for the second time this season. ESPN
August 20, 200619 yr Wow that would be sad if it ends his career. This definitely doesn't help the Mets postseason chances. Sounds like Heilman or call up Pelfrey. John Maine's been awesome for them this year.
August 20, 200619 yr wow. I hope he's okay. He's a heck of a ballplayer and a heck of a person too. if he goes on the DL, that's really gonna hurt the mets.
August 20, 200619 yr This sucks -- blood clots are no joke. Losing him for the season sucks (if it comes to that), but I just hope he's ok. As for a possible replacement -- Bannister and Oliver perez are likely candidates. Bannister would be the favorite IMO, but Perez has started to settle down in AAA and has strung together a couple of really good starts.
August 20, 200619 yr Yeah Kip Wells had one earlier this year. Hopefully it wont be serious and he'll be back soon I've been rooting for him to win 300. I forgot about Oliver Perez. He should be called up because of his major league experience and he has the stuff to succeed at the major league level.
August 20, 200619 yr I hope he is okay for next year. But I think it would be amusing if him and pedro dont pitch again this year and the mets lose the NL East, after most mets fans have been bragging how they are the greatest thing since apple pie.
August 20, 200619 yr Author There is a report that Glavine is going to addressing the media today at 11:45. You can listen live on www.wfan.com.
August 20, 200619 yr This sucks -- blood clots are no joke. Losing him for the season sucks (if it comes to that), but I just hope he's ok. Scary stuff - I hope he's OK too!
August 20, 200619 yr Omar Minaya says he isnt worried about it and that all of the tests havent been done. Glavine says he feels no pain but there is concern because it's his ring finger on his pitching hand. My main concern is David Wright, he's struggling so bad because of fatigue. I hope the mets bring up Alfonzo and give David a rest.
August 20, 200619 yr Yep... they're definitely still the mets. The NL is officially wide open. Best of luck to Glavine.. i really hope he can get to 300
August 20, 200619 yr Knot in an artery? Wow, that is scary. Hell yeah. This could be career threatening.
August 20, 200619 yr On the birght side Whats a lose to the Mets is a gain for the Marlins The Mets have already won the division and we really have nothing to gain from this. It's actually better for us if the Mets increase their lead because that means they are beating up on teams that are in the WC race.
August 20, 200619 yr This sucks -- blood clots are no joke. Losing him for the season sucks (if it comes to that), but I just hope he's ok. As for a possible replacement -- Bannister and Oliver perez are likely candidates. Bannister would be the favorite IMO, but Perez has started to settle down in AAA and has strung together a couple of really good starts. Bannister's winning record and ERA mask the BB's he has allowed. Before getting excited that he comes back, maybe you should hope he found control to go along with his good pitching. Don't even bother counting on Oliver either, he doesn't look like he will return to decent form for a while.
August 20, 200619 yr This sucks -- blood clots are no joke. Losing him for the season sucks (if it comes to that), but I just hope he's ok. As for a possible replacement -- Bannister and Oliver perez are likely candidates. Bannister would be the favorite IMO, but Perez has started to settle down in AAA and has strung together a couple of really good starts. Bannister's winning record and ERA mask the BB's he has allowed. Before getting excited that he comes back, maybe you should hope he found control to go along with his good pitching. Don't even bother counting on Oliver either, he doesn't look like he will return to decent form for a while. Perez has improved a lot since he joined the mets AAA team in Norfolk. He had 2 bad outtings and then 2 good outtings. The coaches there are trying to make him the power pitcher which he was before the Pirates tried to convert him into a finsece pitcher. He had lost 3 MPH on his fast ball but ever since the Mets got him he has been throwing his 95mph heater. If he completely turns it around, this will be a complete steal for the mts. Back to Bannister he's been up and down since going to triple a but his last outting he pitched 8 shutout innings. I'd like to bring both of them up and have a 6 man rotation for a while. Maine Trachsel El Duque Bannister Perez Williams
August 20, 200619 yr This sucks -- blood clots are no joke. Losing him for the season sucks (if it comes to that), but I just hope he's ok. As for a possible replacement -- Bannister and Oliver perez are likely candidates. Bannister would be the favorite IMO, but Perez has started to settle down in AAA and has strung together a couple of really good starts. Bannister's winning record and ERA mask the BB's he has allowed. Before getting excited that he comes back, maybe you should hope he found control to go along with his good pitching. Don't even bother counting on Oliver either, he doesn't look like he will return to decent form for a while. Perez has improved a lot since he joined the mets AAA team in Norfolk. He had 2 bad outtings and then 2 good outtings. The coaches there are trying to make him the power pitcher which he was before the Pirates tried to convert him into a finsece pitcher. He had lost 3 MPH on his fast ball but ever since the Mets got him he has been throwing his 95mph heater. If he completely turns it around, this will be a complete steal for the mts. Back to Bannister he's been up and down since going to triple a but his last outting he pitched 8 shutout innings. I'd like to bring both of them up and have a 6 man rotation for a while. Maine Trachsel El Duque Bannister Perez Williams When the Mets make it to the postseason, I have a feeling some of those good looking rookie starters will freeze. the Mets didn't do anything during the Deadline for extra starting pitching and this is a year of the offences.
August 21, 200619 yr This sucks -- blood clots are no joke. Losing him for the season sucks (if it comes to that), but I just hope he's ok. As for a possible replacement -- Bannister and Oliver perez are likely candidates. Bannister would be the favorite IMO, but Perez has started to settle down in AAA and has strung together a couple of really good starts. Bannister's winning record and ERA mask the BB's he has allowed. Before getting excited that he comes back, maybe you should hope he found control to go along with his good pitching. Don't even bother counting on Oliver either, he doesn't look like he will return to decent form for a while. I didn't say they could fill his shoes, just that they were the likely replacements. IMO you can't fill Glavine's shoes and we're pretty much f***ed without him.
August 22, 200619 yr http://www.nypost.com/sports/mets/toms_ter...s_mark_hale.htm And now I can breathe.
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