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Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:20 pm
by Gordon Gekko II
PHOENIX -- Chad Billingsley, one of three Dodgers removed from Monday's game with an injury, said his strained right groin muscle was still tight Tuesday and he anticipated pushing back his between-starts bullpen session a day or so.



not a good sign at all. billingsley owners need to start preparing as if he will open the season on the DL. :(

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:05 pm
by sranaghan
not sure how you can say hes gonna be on the DL....there is 2 more weeks of spring training also....

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:11 pm
by Gordon Gekko II
even if he's healthy, his pitch count won't be ready to last 5 innings and they'll likely be a rusty 5 innings anyways.



now if he's not healthy... :(

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:15 pm
by Gordon Gekko II
also "pushing back" is not a positive thing...in the real world, it's called a setback. ugh

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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:53 am
by billywaz
The news sounds positive to me...



Chad Billingsley-S-Dodgers Mar. 25 - 9:26 am et



The Los Angeles Times reports that Chad Billingsley (groin) threw on flat ground Tuesday without any problems.



Billingsley is tentatively scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday and make his next start on Sunday.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:58 am
by Gordon Gekko II
Originally posted by billywaz:

The Los Angeles Times reports that Chad Billingsley (groin) threw on flat ground Tuesday without any problems.



Billingsley is tentatively scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday and make his next start on Sunday.

Source: Los Angeles Times need to read between the line here billy. throwing on flat gound could mean tossing the ball back and forth in his backyard with a buddy. also, unless you are throwing on the mound, it doesn't mean a damn thing!



the real test will be if his bullpen session on Thursday is "pushed back". if it is, get Pavano ready!!!



[ March 25, 2009, 08:59 AM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko II ]

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:01 am
by billywaz
Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by billywaz:

The Los Angeles Times reports that Chad Billingsley (groin) threw on flat ground Tuesday without any problems.



Billingsley is tentatively scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday and make his next start on Sunday.

Source: Los Angeles Times need to read between the line here billy. throwing on flat gound could mean tossing the ball back and forth in his backyard with a buddy. also, unless you are throwing on the mound, it doesn't mean a damn thing!



the real test will be if his bullpen session on Thursday is "pushed back". if it is, get Pavano ready!!!
[/QUOTE]Just saying the news "sounded" positive. Not happy to hear any injury news on a player I own, but compared to most this sounded better.



Pavano is going to be a beast....this years Cliff Lee!



That being said, I am having my own "spring training" and Mr. Pavano might not be on the April 5th roster. ;)

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:02 am
by Gordon Gekko II
Chad Billingsley, whose start Monday was cut short by a mild groin strain, threw on flat ground without any problems.



"It's no worse than yesterday so that's good," Billingsley said. "It's nothing serious, as far as I know ."



"No worse" means "No better". Sounds a lot like the talk i heard from furcal b4 he was shelved for the season! Ugh. Stay away from CBill in your on-line champ leagues!!!

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:45 am
by Gordon Gekko II
much like i thought...bad news...



Billingsley did not throw his bullpen session Thursday, which means that the training staff didn't think it was a good idea just yet to test his right groin, which forced him to leave Monday's game after two innings.



His status for Sunday's game is now in question.



Do NOT draft him in the on-line champ leagues until 20 SP are gone. If I'm reading this correctly, cbill will be on the DL or very rusty for the month of April. :(

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:53 am
by sportsbettingman
"No worse" means "No better".



This would make a fine signature! :D

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:08 am
by Gordon Gekko II
remember in 2003 Oswalt had the old "groin injury"...



Thursday, October 9, 2003

Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt underwent successful surgery Wednesday on his strained right groin. The procedure, performed in Philadelphia by Dr. William Meyers and assisted by Houston team medical director Dr. David Lintner, cut the sheath to release the groin muscle.



Oswalt will have to rest for about four weeks, then can begin strengthening exercises.



He is expected to be ready for spring training in February.



The 26-year-old right-hander was 10-5 with a 2.97 earned-run average in 21 starts for the Astros this past season.



The nagging injury put Oswalt on the disabled list three times during the campaign.

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:10 am
by Schwks
In other words, Gekko will be drafting Bill in Champ Online

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:14 am
by Gordon Gekko II
what are u talking about, i wish i could trade in billingsley for, heck i'll even take Carpenter right about now. STAY VERY FAR AWAY FROM BILLINGSLY. HE COULD KILL YOUR SEASON, JUST LIKE HE'S TRYING TO DO TO MINE!

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:14 am
by NorCalAtlFan
That's pretty cynical Schwks. Gekko has Bills so he has a vested interest in his health.

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:19 am
by Gordon Gekko II
i can see it now:



next up...MRI

after that...DL



i hope i'm not right about this :(

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:20 am
by Scott Boras
This is far too reminiscent of last year when we read about the Liriano error for 6 months straight. Is Gekko looking for someone to point the finger at in anticipation of getting crushed this year?

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:24 am
by Gordon Gekko II
Until I hear some (ANY) positive news on billingsley, I think it’s becoming more and more possible that we could see Ervin Santana on the field before billingsley. WOW! I hope no team has braun AND billingsley…

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:24 am
by Gordon Gekko II
Originally posted by Scott Boras:

This is far too reminiscent of last year when we read about the Liriano error for 6 months straight. Is Gekko looking for someone to point the finger at in anticipation of getting crushed this year? i could lose all 30 of my players and would still end up beating you :D

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:26 am
by Bama
After looking at his team he's getting crushed alright, just dont know if he knows it yet.

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:27 am
by Gordon Gekko II
Originally posted by Bama:

After looking at his team he's getting crushed alright, just dont know if he knows it yet. if you think i'm getting crushed you really are delusional

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:31 am
by Scott Boras
Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by Scott Boras:

This is far too reminiscent of last year when we read about the Liriano error for 6 months straight. Is Gekko looking for someone to point the finger at in anticipation of getting crushed this year? i could lose all 30 of my players and would still end up beating you :D [/QUOTE]the difference is, IF you beat me i won't be blaming it on chad billingsley :rolleyes:

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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:31 am
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.

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:33 am
by Scott Boras
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. not with gekko it's not. he's a chronic groin puller :D

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:34 am
by NorCalAtlFan
Don't rob him of his fun!! This Gekko is much better. I can deal with 6 months of these posts. They are entertaining and help pass the time.

Billingsley bullpen session_pushed_back

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:34 am
by Gordon Gekko II
Originally posted by Scott Boras:

quote:Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by Scott Boras:

This is far too reminiscent of last year when we read about the Liriano error for 6 months straight. Is Gekko looking for someone to point the finger at in anticipation of getting crushed this year? i could lose all 30 of my players and would still end up beating you :D [/QUOTE]the difference is, IF you beat me i won't be blaming it on chad billingsley :rolleyes:
[/QUOTE]IF is WHEN...i don't blame anyone but myself. Next! :D