Stay . . . just a little bit longer.
Well we’re off to a good start. How many games until that injury bug comes back and finshes off the players it left out last year?
When will players learn that they are more valuable to the team, and the fans, healthy? Grant it, Lidge did nothing wrong, he was simply following orders from the coaches/trainers. But players really need to stop “being tough” by coming back early. Yes, Utley came back and played well with a pin in his hand, but that’s a different story. The team was in the middle of a Pennant Race and the team needed their leader. Lidge is in a different situation.
The season hasn’t even started yet. Take the 5-6 weeks to fully recover and last the whole season without having nagging injuries from the knee. Don’t rush yourself back into playing by Opening Day to simply go on the 60-day DL by April.
This holds most important for 50-year-olds pitching out of the bullpen. It’s very clear that Flash is going to be on the DL at some point in the season. This is where “being tough” can get you into serious trouble. Flash has already proved himself as a gamer, and that was when he was a youngster. He needs to make it clear to Charlie when he is not ready to go. With Lidge on the border of active/inactive, his role as number two closer is very crucial to the team
Injuries are a part of sports. But when it comes to returning/recovering from one, patience is a virtue.
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Posted on February 26, 2008 by Soss | Filed Under Phillies, Philadelphia, Professional Sports, Philly Sports, Baseball
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