CyggyMarlin Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120728&content_id=35723636¬ebook_id=35723640&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia MIAMI -- The struggling Marlins offense could be getting a big slugger back in a couple of weeks. Giancarlo Stanton, who had two cartilage chips surgically removed from his right knee on July 8, is getting closer to rejoining the Marlins, with a rehab assignment beginning Wednesday at Class A Jupiter. The 22-year-old was expected to miss four to six weeks after the surgery. Stanton expects to return to big league action on Aug. 10. Stanton has been taking batting practice and recently began jogging outside. He was previously running on an anti-gravity treadmill that helped keep stress off his surgically repaired knee. While Stanton feels his recovery is going well, he admits that his knee "feels different" when he runs. "It's like when you sleep on your arm or you ice for too long," Stanton said. "When I run, the vibration I can feel, but it's still on the numb side. That's the only iffy part, even though it's not a speed bump." Stanton was told the numbness could last up to two months, but he says it does not affect his ability to run or perform any other baseball activity. With his actions limited, Stanton has tried to take some positives from his time away from the field. "It's not fun to just sit there helpless," Stanton said. "You just try to pick up some things from the down times that I am going through right now. That's all I can do." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Already? Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Definitely good news. I hope this will be the last speed bump in a long and productive career for Giancarlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdy_0513 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm very glad he is making such a quick recovery. I personally would be ok with shutting him down the rest of the year to make sure he recovers properly. We're out of contention...no sense in risking any more injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 No need to shut him down, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Me Some Fish Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thank god. His monster dongs make losing a little less painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBob27 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Best guess is that he is just going to DH for a while, and do the running at other times. Just getting him to see some live pitching instead of BP. The wife already had Wed. off, so maybe we will attend this game if they are at RDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Let's see, Wednesday is August 1st ... He's expecting August 10 to return ... Yeah, DH for 4 games, RF for 4. [Looking at their schedule, they have 8/6 off] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBob27 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Let's see, Wednesday is August 1st ... He's expecting August 10 to return ... Yeah, DH for 4 games, RF for 4. [Looking at their schedule, they have 8/6 off] Wed and Thur they are at Space Coast Stadium. Maybe he will be on one of the back fields in Jupiter because I doubt he travels with the team. Not sure how to find out. The wife also has Saturday off, we could wait til then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I was planning on a Marlins minor league doubleheader (GCL and Hammerheads) in Viera on Thursday already, this might just solidify my plans!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBob27 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I was planning on a Marlins minor league doubleheader (GCL and Hammerheads) in Viera on Thursday already, this might just solidify my plans!!! I really doubt he travels with the team. But check Wed's box score to find out. When AJ made his first start after surgery he did it on a back field at RDS because the team was on the road. That's the only time I have gone to one of those back field games, so it's the only relevant reference I have. But it does make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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