When I was a kid, I used to close my eyes when big storms were on the horizon, because in my 7 year old mind, if I didn't see it, it wasn't happening. That's how I'm dealing with last night's situation with Zambrano. And that's all I'm going to write.
(Thanks to Timmy B on Desipio for the image)
UPDATE: Lou was just on WGN radio and said that, in his (nonmedical) opinion, it was more likely minor and not major, a tendinitis-type thing, and "50/50 whether he goes on the 15 day DL." Not time to breathe easy yet, but cautious optimism abounds.
UPDATE #2: From ESPN:
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano will miss his next scheduled start because of shoulder trouble and will undergo an MRI exam Friday.
Zambrano left Wednesday night's game at Tampa Bay because of discomfort in his right shoulder. He was examined Thursday in Chicago by team orthopedist Dr. Stephen Gryzlo.
Zambrano, 8-3 with a 3.13 ERA in 16 starts for the NL Central leaders, had been set to pitch Tuesday night at home against Baltimore.
"I don't think there's a possibility at all," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said before the series finale against the Rays.
Zambrano was originally set to have an MRI exam Thursday. The Cubs decided to instead schedule an MRI arthrogram, a test in which dye is injected into the problem area to provide a more detailed look.
"I hope it's not serious," Piniella said. "I hope we find out what's wrong and we can take care of it in short order."
I guess that's better news. But as I said in the comments, until they rule out amputation, I'm not gonna stop worrying.
Go Cubs.
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(covering my eyes while rocking back and forth)
ReplyDeleteYou go nuts with your "optimism," I'll wait for the report saying that they had to remove the arm at the elbow.
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