Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:37 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

Hey Gek, Isnt a groin pull sometimes just a groin pull? When I was 24 and pulled a groin, it took a couple of weeks but it went away. When you were 24, did you pitch in the major leagues?

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:39 am

no but I was rugbying, which present its own set of physical challenges

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:43 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

no but I was rugbying, which present its own set of physical challenges Thanks for the info. How long was it from the time you suffered the injury until you were back on the field going full speed? Also, did you have to see a dr for it, and if so, was it serious enough that you had an mri?

billywaz · Post by **billywaz** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:53 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

Hey Gek, Isnt a groin pull sometimes just a groin pull? When I was 24 and pulled a groin, it took a couple of weeks but it went away. I gotta agree with Schwks here.

I have pulled my hamstring many times, and it isn't something that once it is fixed, it is fixed.

Plus, I don't have all the doctors, trainers, whirlpools, etc. that Mr. Billingsley has.

Also lets keep in mind he isn't an outfielder or something. He only has to work every 5 or 6 days for goodness sake!

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:54 am

No doctor, no mri because as a student, it didnt interfere with my PRIMARY life of studying and drinking. Pulled groins only bother you if you are trying to accelerate and or change direction. Also I had no health insurance.

A pulled groin, hamstring or any muscle, usually means that there is a tear of some degree to the muscle. So how long it takes to heal depends upon how big the tear is and how fast the person's body heals. If the muscle or tendon is torn through, it is bad...very bad.

Assuming it is a mild tear or moderate one, the muscle will eventually heal but be imminently susceptible to future tears (see Ryan Braun, Rickey Henderson, Jose Reyes, Baldelli)) As such, proper stretching and warm up is necessary. It is my feeling that the younger the person is, generally, the faster the healing.

If Bill's tear is modest to minimal, two weeks or so of solid rest should be enough. If I were Brewers or Dodgers Id shut the two down until April 4 and the reevaluate.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:56 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

no but I was rugbying, which present its own set of physical challenges Tongan signature, many Tongan people like to play Rugby...are you Tongan?

I work with many, and like their culture, and can say many bad words in Tongan!

~Lance

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:57 am

No I saw the saying in one of my wife's magazines, and liked it. Do your co-workers acknowledge the expression?

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:59 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

No I saw the saying in one of my wife's magazines, and liked it. Do your co-workers acknowledge the expression? I mentioned it to one family, and they acted like they hadn't heard it before, or maybe they weren't really listening to me, or it was a rough translation.

Lunatic · Post by **Lunatic** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:00 am

to bad this site doesn't have the ignore feature fanball has; it would be really useful...

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:46 am

Originally posted by Lunatic:

to bad this site doesn't have the ignore feature fanball has; it would be really useful...

...speaking of Fanball (no offense to any other mags...there are a few good ones)...that magazine that came in the goodie bag has got to be the best one I've seen this year. FULL of read-worthy stuff, and goes DEEP into player pool. Full glossy, and spot-on on many players. It goes easy on the ads, and has great content.

~Lance

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:47 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

Hey Gek, Isnt a groin pull sometimes just a groin pull? I can answer that.

No, some are better than others.

[ March 26, 2009, 02:48 PM: Message edited by: DOUGHBOYS ]

cribgusto · Post by **cribgusto** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:50 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

I can answer that.

No, some are better than others. We have a winner! Thanks folks and drive home safely

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:40 am

TUCSON -- Chad Billingsley's scheduled bullpen session today will take place on Friday instead -- at least according to the tentative schedule set by pitching coach Rick Honeycutt. If Billingsley makes it through that session without any problems, he'll pitch in a simulated game on Sunday. He was originally scheduled to make a start in a Cactus League game that day.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:43 am

Good news!! Now if only Braun and Gomez will get good news!!

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:32 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

Good news!! Now if only Braun and Gomez will get good news!! braun is smoked. gomez should be ready to roll tomorrow.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:38 am

One can hope. You know those back injuries!! Dicey to say the least. Let's hope for a quick recovery!

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:39 am

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

One can hope. You know those back injuries!! Dicey to say the least. Let's hope for a quick recovery! why do you have gomeZ?

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:41 am

On one of my many teams, yes sir. Not been a good start so far with all these "injuries"

Hopefully it's just a case of teams being cautious with their assets.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:55 am

cbill scratched from sunday start. news keeps getting worse...

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:58 am

i want to take that pick back!!

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:01 pm

if the draft were today, i wouldn't take cbill in the first 8 rounds. he's falling and fast. too bad there ain't anything to do, but watch his bullpen session tomorrow get postponed and then watch him go for mri.

prediction: cbill owners as a whole will not make out good in 2009.

Dub · Post by **Dub** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:04 pm

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

if the draft were today, i wouldn't take cbill in the first 8 rounds. he's falling and fast. too bad there ain't anything to do, but watch his bullpen session tomorrow get postponed and then watch him go for mri.

prediction: cbill owners as a whole will not make out good in 2009. The old reverse chirp

Scott Boras · Post by **Scott Boras** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:04 pm

guess you should have drafted a pitcher from your value list?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:07 pm

Originally posted by Scott Boras:

guess you should have drafted a pitcher from your value list? yep!

751542 · Post by **751542** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:43 pm

rut roh

...i better start looking at free agent fillins. why would i ever draft a guy coming off a broken leg...i deserve what i get!!!