Minor

[Heyward]

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC

#Braves indicate Minor likely to be brought back in 2016, though nothing certain.

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC

#Braves Mike Minor has been throwing for a while now, is expected to throw off mound for first time in about 3 weeks.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Kind of expected. I figured they'd attempt to bring him back if possible.

 

[msstate7]

I would love for minor to have a repeat of '13 for us next season.

 

[striker42]

He better be really, really cheap. I have zero confidence in his ability to start 30 games.

 

[msstate7]

He better be really, really cheap. I have zero confidence in his ability to start 30 games.

5.5 million I think

 

[Heyward]

He better be really, really cheap. I have zero confidence in his ability to start 30 games.

Well if we arent spending on an ace or top tier bat, gotta use the money somewhere, not saying i disagree his health is a concern.

 

[mqt]

He better be really, really cheap. I have zero confidence in his ability to start 30 games.

Given the circumstances, I'm sure he will be.

 

[Chico]

The upside is worth a $5m risk.

 

[chopdrew]

I'd like to see him change his approach to be more ground ball oriented. More sinkers, cutters, sliders. Might help.

 

[CJ9]

The fact that DOB is the only one saying this, unless I missed someone else, has me still pretty skeptical. Not exactly the guy I'm going to believe when he goes out on a limb about something.

 

[KB21]

Not many pitchers return from the type of injury he had in his shoulder.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Should surprise no one. Only way he doesnt come back is if he has some setbacks in rehab. I might see about trying to sign him to a 2 year deal to buyout 1 year of free agency on the cheap while we can. Even if he has a great 2013 teams are going to be hesitant to throw big money at him and if he has another ineffective or injured season he is going to be looking at a minor league contract. Something like 2 years 11 million. 5.5 million in 13 and 14. If he has another down year that might be the biggest paycheck he ever gets so I think he would consider it.

 

[Runnin]

The fact that DOB is the only one saying this, unless I missed someone else, has me still pretty skeptical. Not exactly the guy I'm going to believe when he goes out on a limb about something.

That does not speak well of your powers of judgement. DOB is connected straight to the source and since this is neither big nor breaking news, there isn't one reason in the world for him to be less than honest.

 

[GovClintonTyree]

Not many pitchers return from the type of injury he had in his shoulder.

What was the type of injury he had in his shoulder? Not disagreeing, just never really saw a good write up on it.

 

[Julio3000]

What was the type of injury he had in his shoulder? Not disagreeing, just never really saw a good write up on it.

Torn labrum. He had a couple of inconclusive MRIs, then the surgeon opened it up and found damage.

 

[50PoundHead]

5.5 million I think

He'll probably file for arbitration and win.

 

[GovClintonTyree]

Torn labrum. He had a couple of inconclusive MRIs, then the surgeon opened it up and found damage.

Oh, boy. 10%, tops.

We probably take a flier, but I'm not hopeful.

 

[KB21]

Torn labrum. He had a couple of inconclusive MRIs, then the surgeon opened it up and found damage.

Well, technically, he had a scope put into his shoulder joint, and the damage was found. Usually, what happens with an injury to the labrum is that the labrum is separated from the glenoid fossa. The repair is to take sutures and anchors and re-attach the labrum to the glenoid. We keep our post op SLAP repairs immobilized for 3 weeks after surgery and then start PT for passive range of motion with no abduction and no flexion above 90 degrees. Our labral repairs do quite well, but my surgeon isn't operating on world class pitchers either.

 

[Julio3000]

Well, technically, he had a scope put into his shoulder joint, and the damage was found. Usually, what happens with an injury to the labrum is that the labrum is separated from the glenoid fossa. The repair is to take sutures and anchors and re-attach the labrum to the glenoid. We keep our post op SLAP repairs immobilized for 3 weeks after surgery and then start PT for passive range of motion with no abduction and no flexion above 90 degrees. Our labral repairs do quite well, but my surgeon isn't operating on world class pitchers either.

Well, neither was this guy. It was just Mike Minor.

Great info, thanks.

 

[yeezus]

Well, technically, he had a scope put into his shoulder joint, and the damage was found. Usually, what happens with an injury to the labrum is that the labrum is separated from the glenoid fossa. The repair is to take sutures and anchors and re-attach the labrum to the glenoid. We keep our post op SLAP repairs immobilized for 3 weeks after surgery and then start PT for passive range of motion with no abduction and no flexion above 90 degrees. Our labral repairs do quite well, but my surgeon isn't operating on world class pitchers either.

my thoughts exactly.