Hudson has torn ligament

by crawler976 on Sep 7, 2007 9:52 AM EDT

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/0906hudson0907box.html

Hudson has torn ligament
Nick Piecoro
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 6, 2007 10:56 PM

Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson said tests performed Thursday revealed a torn ligament in his left thumb and he hopes the injury won't sideline him long.

"Nothing to worry about, just maybe a couple of days," he said.

Hudson, who visited hand specialist Dr. Don Sheridan and underwent an MRI exam, injured the thumb while sliding headfirst into third base in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's game. He was back in the lineup Wednesday night but left that game in the eighth inning, as the injury had worsened.

Hudson, who played in his first All-Star Game this year, said he is determined to return quickly.

"I've got to get in there someway, somehow to help the team win," he said.

Diamondbacks officials declined comment.

that can't be a good thing...

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Nooooooooooo....

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 7, 2007 10:12 AM EDT reply actions

"Just maybe a couple of days..."

With a TORN LIGAMENT??

Crap. So much for the postseason... :-(

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 7, 2007 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

What's up Doc?

Does seem dubious a torn ligament is going to mean only missing a couple of days. But one never knows. <fingers crossed>

Would like to hear that prognosis from a bonafide doctor, not the energizer bunny incarnate.

by cavscout on Sep 7, 2007 11:00 AM EDT reply actions

It is his left hand

Which has got to be a plus, since it's not his throwing hand, and in the field, would be protected by the glove. At the plate, it might limit his switch-hitting a bit, and he might just have to hit right-handed only, but if you look at how you hold a bat, the thumb doesn't seem to be so critical as other fingers.

by Jim McLennan on Sep 7, 2007 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

maybe we're looking at

a "Rookie of The Year" situation where the ligament heals too tight and suddenly has miraculous home run hitting power.

Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Sep 7, 2007 11:13 AM EDT reply actions

or "The Rookie"

and we can convert him to our #5 starter.

Stay grindy, my friends.

by soco on Sep 7, 2007 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

...both of which would be nice outcomes.

I think I was probably too quick to say "goodbye, postseason", but I'm still extremely distraught at this development. :-(

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 7, 2007 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Update

Here's an O-Dawg Update.

If you don't want to click through, I can tell you all you need to know: The headline is "Hudson May Need Season-Ending Surgery".

Our only hope is that "may". A final decision is expected Sunday.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Sep 7, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Snaps

We need a huge break for us. At least Cirillo or Ojeda having a power surge or something

"very cunning Mr. *VIII*" -- Jim

by Mr. Philosophical on Sep 7, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

AP article on the subject

Read here

Interesting quote: Callaspo, who has been sidelined with a strained hamstring, would become the everyday second baseman in Hudson's absence, Melvin said. Callaspo might be ready to start on Saturday, the manager said.

by snakecharmer on Sep 7, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions