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Originally posted by Walla Walla: So Rick isn't a MD or licenced trainer? A four year navy enlisted guy that swab the floors. LOL! Thats OK though. Ron Shandler isn't really a fantasy baseball expert either. So the jokes on us. :D Good thing Ron has a sense of humor. I did my share of floors in the ...

Originally posted by ToddZ: quote:Originally posted by RickWilton2: quote:Originally posted by King of Queens: 2010 edition: Will Carroll vs. Rick Wilton Who wins the Celebrity Death Match and why? What's the attraction. Two bald headed guys dueling it out? Man, TV really has fallen on hard times if...

Thanks for the great questions today. We have tentatively scheduled a second Chat March 16 (just after the end of the First Pitch Forums). Keep an eye out for the 2nd chat date in early March. Rick Here is hoping you don't have a draft where you select, Jose Reyes, Grady Sizemore, Brandon Webb and C...

Originally posted by Joe Sambito: quote:Originally posted by RickWilton2: quote:Originally posted by Chest Rockwell: Rick, Will you sign a baseball and inscribe "Dear Andy, To my biggest fan... Drop in the mail to Bellingham, Mass Better Yet. Attend the First Pitch Forum on March 7th in Boston and I...

Originally posted by ToddZ:

What became of RickWilton1? He got lost in cyberspace!

Originally posted by BARBERIAN: Your insight is very helpful........just curious, do you have an any type of medical background or training?? I worked as a student trainer in High School after I blew out my ankle playing basketball. Worked a year as a trainer for a semi-pro football team in the Bost...

Originally posted by King of Queens:

2010 edition:



Will Carroll vs. Rick Wilton



Who wins the Celebrity Death Match and why? What's the attraction. Two bald headed guys dueling it out? Man, TV really has fallen on hard times if we are candidates for a Celebrity Death Match!

Originally posted by Joe Sambito: In 2007, Cliff Lee's Spring Training was upset as he recovered from an injury, he had a late start to the season and his season was a disaster. Obviously he has grown up as a pitcher, but does his current boney foot cause any concern? Looks like it was a minor clean...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Rick,

You had technical problems last year.

Do you need a new computer? I upgraded to Windows 7 recently an am still having issues. I'm ready to move back to Mac!

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Matsuzaka suffered a back strain the other day.



A foretelling of things to come? From what I've been told it is not an issue. He is in great shape (yeah I know everyone says that) and this looks like it is just a little too much work in one day for Dice-K.

Originally posted by ToddZ: Hey Rick -- no question, just want to say good luck on the First Pitch Tour, I'll miss stalking you and Ron across the country this spring but look forward to the NYC and Boston stops next month. Hey Todd. We will miss you this year and greatly appreciate the help in the ...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: Rick, You had Greinke and Lester on your 'red flag' list last year. What do you think of them, injury-wise, this year? I did have both on my Warning Flag list last year. Odds are Grienke will drop off some because typically CY Young winners do. Though I think he will ...

Originally posted by eddiejag: Rick OUT of these guys are you worried about any of them getting enough at bats for fantasy value. Nick Johnson Josh Hamilton Aramis Ramirez Carlos Quentin Nick Johnson is the biggest riskjust because of his history. I think it will be sink or swim with Hamilton. Eithe...

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

Rick,



Will you sign a baseball and inscribe "Dear Andy, To my biggest fan...



Drop in the mail to Bellingham, Mass Better Yet. Attend the First Pitch Forum on March 7th in Boston and I'll do it in person!!!!

Originally posted by Quahogs: Rick, I'm wondering if you keep a database with probability statistics for particular types of injuries and/or situations? (not looking for answers for these, they're just examples) 1. J.Jurrjens gets an MRI for shoulder soreness that comes back clean. What is the % a c...

Originally posted by Joe Sambito: Chad Qualls dislocated his landing leg knee cap? Do you have any reservations about him this year? Was he unable to work out, thus added weight, thus in danger of putting excess weight on a fragile landing knee? Because he is a reliever, Qualls is in better situatio...

Originally posted by Joe Sambito: Nolan Reimold had an achille issue? Is he good to go? Are achille issues the type that re-occur, or once your past it, it's behind you? Because he had surgery in November Reinmold is likely going to need some extra time after spring training to recover from the Achi...

Originally posted by Joe Sambito: Roy Oswalt opted for rest this off-season, to me that means he put off taking care of a lingering back issue, thus is still at risk, once the rigors of the season begin. Is rest enough? And specifically for Oswalt? reportedly Oswalt's disc issue was not serious enou...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: Brett Anderson, Ben Sheets, Justin Duchscherer. Will any of these A's starters be pitching by the end of the year? Who has the best chance of making it through the year without injury? Brett Anderson reminds me a lot of Jon Lester. He really is bigger and stronger tha...

Originally posted by Ryan Carey: Well - why not one more. Rick - I've been blowing smoke on these boards about CC Sabathia and pouring ice water on anyone who gets overly excited about the guy. :D I keep saying that he could be due for one of his patented oblique strains this year. I'm kinda just ha...

Originally posted by Ryan Carey: Another late round target of many (myself included) this year is Detroit 2B Scott Sizemore. Most fantasy owners don't know anymore about him than what we've read on Rotoworld or seen in the projections. He broke his ankle last year and reports are that he'll be ready...

Originally posted by Ryan Carey: Matt LaPorta is a big part of the Indians future and an intriguing dilemma for fantasy owners this year. He is coming off hip and toe surgery but was cleared this week to begin baseball activities. The Indians are rumored to be bringing back Russell Branyan, who bega...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: Are the Mets really as stupid as they look when it comes to injuries? It sure looks like it. It is nearly impossible at this point to believe the injury reports coming out of Citi Field. Maybe, just maybe, its the Bernie Madoff jinx. He bought tix at Citi Field and th...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: Tim Lincecum's fastball velocity has dipped the last two years. It hasn't hurt him on the field yet. Medically, is there something that can be read into the trend? I’ve talked to a couple of scouts about velocity recently and they bring up some good points. And yes I ...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: Adam Jones and Carlos Gonzalez are toolsy, but have "Fragile" where their name tag should be. Talk about how they will, or will not, stay healthy this year. Jones should be OK this season and I we don't have enough evidence to call him injury prone. Gonzalez always se...