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The Movie "Groundhog Day"

FrankFFrankF1,000+ posts
That's what my son says his days seem like.

A brief update to those who don't know and a different slant on the minor league reporting thread.

At fall instructs my son said his arm never hurt worse and was shut down. Had an MRA that unfortunately didn't show anything. Started a rehab assignment during the winter and followed it religously. Went to spring training and the pain was still there. Shut down again and started a second rehab under the watchful eye of head trainer. Pain still there after second rehab. NOTE: Josh told them that he could rehab all they wanted, but he knows his body and knew there was something wrong that rehab wouldn't fix.

After second rehab failed they flew him up to Baltimore where he had surgery by the top guy at Johns Hopkins. Result was a torn labrum and had 3 screws put in to fix it. Surgeon did say that with proper rehab (about 7 months) he didn't see any reason Josh couldn't be ready to go by next spring.

Back to Sarasota for rehab along with about 8 or 9 other players rehabbing for various injuries.

Typical day in the life of Josh. Up at 7:00 am, rehab from 7:15 to 9:00 am. Back to hotel. Back to field for lunch. Back to hotel. Wake up next day and same thing all over again. One slight difference is his wife is a flight attendant and gets down there at least once a month and he has been able to fly home twice so far on his days off.

On the bright side, he is finally able to get rid of the immobilizer and in a week or so will be able to get rid of sling. Rehab is slow but the trainers told him that since he didn't have to use the immobilizer he has made great gains and is now ahead of schedule.

Just a different side to life in the minors and the realization that not everything that glitters is gold.

Good thoughts and well wishes are appreciated.
Frank
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S spizzlepop1,000+ posts
Frank,
Thanks for that thoughtful post. It has to be frustrating for a father to endure patiently while his son goes through a long rehab. Glad to hear that he's ahead of schedule, and I can tell you that things will pick up quite a bit once he starts using the arm again.
Wishing him well with good thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery. Keep the updates coming.
TPMTPMHSBaseballweb Member since 2003
You are correct, not all that glitters is gold.

I think all sides to life as a pro should be told. Then when the time comes, parents can help their sons to make a very important decision.

You know how I feel about players who are experiencing setbacks in their careers. In Josh's situation, the fact that he has his college degree supports my opinion that college is a very important consideration for many. There are plus and minus things to consideration to any situation, all things should be considered.

Didn't mean to hijack your post. Smile
infielddadinfielddad10,000+ posts
quote:
It has to be frustrating for a father to endure patiently while his son goes through a long rehab


spizzlepop, a father's/parent's frustration is pretty minimal compared to the physical pain, mental effort, and sometimes anguish, of your son as they try and rehab from shoulder surgery. You soon discover that the medicine of shoulder rehab isn't precise or exact.
What I think is the hardest aspect for players is the knowledge that for every good day of rehab, the player also knows it is a day not on the field and a day you can fall further behind in terms of proving yourself within the organization.
Frank, thank you for posting about Josh and his days trying to recover so his dream can continue. Even though he won't be able to hear it, please know that many on the HSBBW will be cheering loudly for him through the process.
ClevelandDadClevelandDadHSBBWeb Administrator
quote:
There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
And when she gets there she knows if the stores are closed
With a word she can get what she came for


Your reference to gold made me think you might be a fan of 70's hard rock Smile

Seriously, my thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery for Josh.
Moc1Moc1500+ posts
Frank, Wishing good luck to Josh for a complete recovery. Players DO know their own bodies and it would behoove management to pay more attention. Wink

BTW, since Josh has some spare time on his hands he may want to head over to St. Armands
Circle(on the Gulf) and head a few miles south. I hear there's some beautiful scenery on the beach. Smile

Good Luck!
FungoFungoHighly Regarded and Beloved Old Timer
Frank,
Sorry I didn't read the post earlier --- Best of luck to Josh in the long months ahead in rehab. We're looking for a speedy recovery. We should start a "rehab ward" on the HSBBW to keep us updated on the injuries of our players. In my son's words after 30+ days on the DL. "Dad, it sure feels good to be back playing baseball"!
Fungo
FrankFFrankF1,000+ posts
An update that's long overdue.

After another trip to Baltimore last Tuesday to see the surgeon, Josh finally got the okay to start throwing again. He's not sure he will be 100% by spring training, but he's not going to push it. After all he's been through he is not about to jeopardize it by trying to do too much too soon.

He's been substitute teaching and working as an assistant manager at an indoor baseball facility by working the counter and giving lessons.

Fortunately for me, he is here for a few days so I was able to catch him! He says his shoulder feels great with no pain! His mom came to watch us and it almost made her cry just watching us. I have to admit I was in "heaven" myself.

Not sure what the future is going to bring, but for now things are looking up. He realizes he's far from being out of the woods yet, but is cautiously optimistic.

Thanks for all the good vibes (and PM's) from everyone.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Continue to remember our troops.

Frank

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