Blogger Headed to the DL?

PHOENIX -- Amid increased speculation regarding Five Outs to Go's lack of posts on Thursday was the lingering and worrisome issue of blogger J dot's health status.

Rumors that the blister on his right index finger hasn't come close to healing the way the blog expected continue to circulate and J dot could be facing another trip to the Stopped Blogging List today.

Considering the level of work he is currently trapped under and the fact J dot hasn't blogged in 7 days, the chances seem remote he could return to blogging any sooner than next week in Milwaukee -- if not during the first homestand in August.

J dot blogged on the side Wednesday to keep his fingers active but typed only consonants, without using the index finger.

''Is it getting to be a concern? You're 'basket-weaving kittens' it is,'' said co-blogger Martin Moran, who has been trying to fill the void during J dot's absence. ''We need the guy back, no question.''

Because rules prohibit backdating a SBL move more than 10 days, J dot would be required to be sidelined at least five days from the time of a move, a stretch that looks like a safe bet pending the outcome an important meet at J dot's work today.

If J dot goes on the SBL, Five Outs to Go could replace him by activating Chud (in Australia) when he returns early next week, or possibly by going to Brent, their top power commenter at Iowa.

''That's conceivable,'' Martin said. ''He's put himself on the radar.''

The former baseball star at Maroa-Forsyth is averaging 4.3 Comments Per Week (CPW) which is best on the blog.

GO Cubs.