Per Brittany Ghiroli: Brian Roberts' appointment "not good."
by Stacey on Jun 8, 2010 4:16 PM EDT
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PrintAs has been reported in various locations, Brian Roberts is still having back troubles and had an appointment today to see what's going on. Nothing official has been released regarding how it went, but at 4:03 p.m. Brittany Ghiroli tweeted the following:
roberts appt not good. He will not do any thing for a few days as he gets more tests
We'll have to wait and see what "not good" means specifically, but I think we can all guess that it means we probably won't see Roberts for quite some time, maybe not even this year. I've said a few times that I thought we wouldn't see him back all year, but I tried really hard not to believe it.
At this point does it seem strange that Brian didn't just go ahead and have surgery? I mean, it's a herniated disk. I'm no doctor, but that is the standard procedure, right?
Just another ridiculous thing to happen to the 2010 Orioles.
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I’m ready for this season to be over.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
As a Portland Trailblazer fan - this is nothing.
At least the part relating to injuries.
As for the rest of the season and the performance of the guys not injured – your are right. It isn’t too soon to start thinking about next year, because I don’t see things getting any better this season.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
How long before Markakis goes down?
Signing Roberts and Markakis were supposed to be signals that the team could retain its own free-agent players in the post-Mussina era. The freakin’ team can’t win for trying. At least Markakis is still producing, although I may just lock him away in a softly padded room until the plague of the 2010 season passes.
Markakis has been very durable
Of course, part of me thinks that means it’s only a matter of time.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
it'll happen sooner or later
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
You just jinxed him
Running into a wall would be my rational bet for how he gets hurt, but this is the 2010 Orioles so instead it’ll be something flashier. Like a fan pushing the Oriole Bird off the outfield wall (like that guy did back in the late ’90s) and the Bird landing on Markakis. Of course, there could be a shopping-cart balancing act gone bad in his future.
Maybe he'll be balancing a shopping cart on his chin
while wearing heelys.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
all while riding his heelys down the ramps at giants stadium
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
and sharp objects
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
I'm still pissed he didn't tell the club when it happened
Apparently, he showed up at ST and told them then.
When you watch the Orioles every night, a beer after dinner turns into a six pack WAY too many times. Stacey
It's inevitable
Someone is eventually going to leak a surreptitious recording of Andy MacPhail cursing up a blue streak. The guy must lose his stuff Earl Weaver style every now and again, especially with stuff like this.
I'd like to see that
I appreciate MacPhail’s calm and collected demeanor, but you know he feels the frustration. Let it out, Andy! It’ll do you good.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
Me too
I like the calm, cool, Mr. Rogers vibe he has going on. That’s what would make it so enjoyable. It’s so contrary to his persona. He has to be wearing a sweater when he lets loose, though. That’s my only requirement.
It would be kind of like the first time I heard my mom say the F word
Actually I’ve never heard my mom say the F word, but saying “the S word” doesn’t sound as traumatic, even if it was when coming out of my mother’s mouth.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
My wife claims to have cursed only once in her life
And it wasn’t even an F-bomb or “the S word.” Based on what I’ve seen and not heard, I’m inclined to believe her. She makes me look like Earl Weaver, and I don’t even think I’m that bad.
Sometimes I think maybe I'll give up cursing and become a classy lady
But I’d have to also give up O’s games in order to do so.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
please don't
my wife curses like a sailor and it’s awesome.
by Dingbat Charlie on Jun 8, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
As a former sailor ...
… I’d be interested in seeing if this is true.
I’ve learned that there are two means to swear impressively.
The first, often referred to as swearing like a sailor or trooper, is the extensive and creative stringing together of swear words.
The second is applying swearing with exquisite timing, preferrably in an unexpected environment and from someone not known to be a regular swearer.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
interesting analysis.
I’d say my wife leans towards the first category. She’s known to drop a GFD or JFC (or some variation), much to my amusement.
by Dingbat Charlie on Jun 8, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If I have to do pennance for every JFC I've uttered ...
… I’ll be at it for a long, long, long time.
Clarence, It's better to have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it.
Amen
When my wife curses — it ends well for me :)
"People who write about spring training not being necessary have never tried to throw a baseball."
Sandy Koufax
by Birdland in NC on Jun 9, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
And to think that we passed on trading him.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jun 8, 2010 5:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
for Rich Hill and Felix Pie!
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
I think we could still get Rich Hill for hi
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jun 8, 2010 5:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
m
Doh
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jun 8, 2010 5:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we could get rich hill for the old scuffed up baseball i found while running this morning
its not even a real ball
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
gavin floyd was on the table
but we wanted chris fucking getz. i said it was idiotic pass then and i’ll say again now.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
If only! then his ERA+ of 66 could be in an O's uniform.
I’d rather have a hurt Roberts.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
I'd still rather have Floyd
especially since the severity of Roberts’ injury is rumored to be season ending, which can mean long term effects. Floyd has sucked some serious dick this year but the season is 2 months old.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
Eh
I’ve never been too impressed with him. And I’m keeping my faith that BRob will eventually be ok.
Rub some $100 bills on it, you sell-out. -duck
i've been impressed with floyd either
he’s more a back of the rotation guy. but he’s a viable rotation pitcher. b-rob is getting old and middle IF tend to drop off quickly around his age.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
oops, i haven't been impressed with floyd either.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
for shitty ass prospects
pie is the only one even considered in that deal that is even remotely decent at baseball
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
I'm not even surprised by this any more.
I think I always dreaded it from when he first went on the DL this season.
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
at this point, we might as well continue to suck
whats the point of improving?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
so AJ and BRob have been working out together in the offseason
and one is out for the season and the other is generally playing like shit. Just an observation.
Said the guy who was criticizing Markakis's offseason workout routine
and lauding the routine of BRob and Jones. Markakis isn’t hitting for power, but he’s doing everything else pretty well.
'slap hitter' is a bit demeaning
While the home runs have frustratingly not been there, he is on pace for over 40 doubles. Its not like theres a total lack of power.
If this lingers....
Mattingly was a shell of his former self after his back injury. If Roberts is toast, the O’s are looking at needing to build up an entire infield. Perhaps they just drafted a SS.
It’s tough to be optimistic about the Orioles future.
At this point does it seem strange that Brian didn’t just go ahead and have surgery? I mean, it’s a herniated disk. I’m no doctor, but that is the standard procedure, right?
Disc surgery, depending on the location and how invasive, is one of the riskiest elective surgeries there is. I say “elective” because it’s not a life-threatening condition. We’re talking about more than just “will you come back to baseball”. We’re talking about potential nerve damage for the rest of your life and/or paralysis. For this reason, surgery is one of the last options doctors recommend.
Note: This doesn’t mean people don’t have successful disc surgery all the time. It all depends on the particulars of the case. I don’t know Brian’s particulars.
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
I can’t say I’m surprised either. I’m not sure I expect him to come back at all. How horrible is that? But yeah, herniated disk, baseball—these things don’t go together. Maybe shuffleboard.
I hope I’m wrong. I don’t think I have to express what a fucking shame it would be to lose Roberts just completely.
"MONTANEZ: Alas! I cannot hit. Deal with it."
-Eat More Esskay
will carroll just tweeted
“Hearing bad, bad things about Brian Roberts. Hope to have update soon.”
Ghiroli also wrote something on orioles.com but I can’t link from here.
Isn't it almost impossible to believe that none of the perfect games this season have been thrown against us? -O'sFan21
by Stacey on Jun 8, 2010 6:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Two for one!
Britt on Orioles.com:
Roberts was progressing well in baseball-related activities up until his most recent setback, and had initial plans to play in an extended spring game on Friday. But Roberts was held out of Friday’s game, and any subsequent contests, with back pain that was believed to be unrelated to his injury. The Orioles second baseman has been slowly working his way back from a herniated disc in his lower back, which was originally suffered during offseason workouts and aggravated during the April 10 home opener.
Although there has been some concern about Roberts’ situation ultimately leading to season-ending surgery, Samuel did not address that option on Tuesday. However he did acknowledge in his pregame meeting with the media that Roberts’ return from the 60-disabled list is a long way off.
Unfortunately for the Orioles, closer Michael Gonzalez also isn’t progressing as quickly as the organization hoped.
While initially targeting a mid-June return, Gonzalez (left shoulder strain) had a bad bullpen session Friday and was given two days off before throwing an inning on Tuesday. Gonzalez gave up one hit and Samuel said reports were that Gonzalez was clocked in the mid-80s.
"I put a pepper rub on the scallops so you have a little contrast. You have sweetness from the coconut oil and little acidity from the splash of lemon." – Luke Scott
Yep, time to give up on 2010 for both of them.
The goal now should be getting them healthy for next year. I really hope that’s possible, especially for Roberts.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -- Earl Weaver
i hope that doesn't mean some albert belle degenerative condition.
I came to camdenchat and all I got was this lousy avatar.
WTF?
Will Carroll? Why is HE hearing things about Brian Roberts?
To be understood is to be a prostitute. ~ Fernando Pessoa
BriBob will be to this team what Jim Palmer was to the '83 team
Hopefully we can get back to the playoffs before Brian is using a walker
Make the world a better place; punch a Yankee fan in the face!
Brian may be using a walker next week
If this keeps up.
Insert something witty here.
by Knubles and Bits on Jun 8, 2010 6:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If the problem is the disc, he may be back this year and he may not-- that's the best prediction you can make
This isn’t the Bionic Man; we don’t have the technology. Science does not yet know how to re-inflate discs routinely or why they can (sometimes) do it themselves. Surgery may or may not help. It’s called uncertainty; deal with it.
You like certainty? Julio Lugo certainly sucks. Oh, and this year is a 110-120-game suckfest. There.
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Always love your shining Soviet optimism, Titov.
Baltimore is Baltimore. That's kind of what I know. - Manny Machado, 6/7/10
by Eat More Esskay on Jun 9, 2010 2:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Yakov Smirnoff remains an inspiration to us all...
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.
Fuck
Y’all are saying you expected this from the moment he first reported his back injury; I did not. Now it hurts extra bad! Goddammit!
GODDAMMIT!!
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