"It's not like a normal soreness."
Vague as Jake Peavy was with the assessment of his sore right elbow, I'm specifically worried. Especially as a Peavy owner in two of three leagues.
Everytime you hear about a "twinge" or even a "tweak" it's cause for concern, but when the ace of your fantasy staff says that there's pain in his elbow, it's time to start trolling the waiver wire or hatching a trade offer.
Peavy's missing today's start and is getting it checked out. You can almost count on a trip to the DL, as the Padres aren't about to take any chances with their franchise arm.
Oliver Perez, John Lannan or Ted Lilly are all pitchers who have pitched well late and might be on your wire, unless you're in a deep mixed league or NL-only.
Peavy's numbers have been impressive, although not of the earth-shattering 2007 variety. And if you squint, you can see some cracks in his production the past five outings. Peavy was pulled after four innings for a pinch-hitter in his last outing in Wrigley, although there were two on with one out and Peavy had thrown 87 pitches.
Still, a 2.91 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP and 60 Ks in 58 2/3 innings can not be labeled disappointing, but if Peavy misses more than tonight's start (he missed five starts with an elbow inflammation in 2004), you have no choice but to hold your breath.
At least misery has company...
Roy Oswalt: After giving up 11 hits and 6 ER on Saturday night, Oswalt says he's unsure he'll make his next start (Thursday) because of a sore hip. Details are still sketchy, but apparently, Oswalt told coaches after the sixth inning he didn't think he could go back out, but Astros manager Cecil Cooper sent him out anyway. Nice. Evidently, it was chalked up to a miscommunication.
John Smoltz: The Braves SP-turned-closer says a return in May is looking doubtful as soreness continues to linger in his shoulder. Smoltz threw on Thursday and Saturday and felt the soreness after each session. Mid-to-late June looks more likely and it could stretch to the All-Star break.
Felix Hernandez: It was just a cramp in Hernandez's right calf that caused him to come out after six innings and shouldn't be of much concern. But that's the last thing this youngster needs as he continues to battle consistency.
Vague as Jake Peavy was with the assessment of his sore right elbow, I'm specifically worried. Especially as a Peavy owner in two of three leagues.
Everytime you hear about a "twinge" or even a "tweak" it's cause for concern, but when the ace of your fantasy staff says that there's pain in his elbow, it's time to start trolling the waiver wire or hatching a trade offer.
Peavy's missing today's start and is getting it checked out. You can almost count on a trip to the DL, as the Padres aren't about to take any chances with their franchise arm.
Oliver Perez, John Lannan or Ted Lilly are all pitchers who have pitched well late and might be on your wire, unless you're in a deep mixed league or NL-only.
Peavy's numbers have been impressive, although not of the earth-shattering 2007 variety. And if you squint, you can see some cracks in his production the past five outings. Peavy was pulled after four innings for a pinch-hitter in his last outing in Wrigley, although there were two on with one out and Peavy had thrown 87 pitches.
Still, a 2.91 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP and 60 Ks in 58 2/3 innings can not be labeled disappointing, but if Peavy misses more than tonight's start (he missed five starts with an elbow inflammation in 2004), you have no choice but to hold your breath.
At least misery has company...
Roy Oswalt: After giving up 11 hits and 6 ER on Saturday night, Oswalt says he's unsure he'll make his next start (Thursday) because of a sore hip. Details are still sketchy, but apparently, Oswalt told coaches after the sixth inning he didn't think he could go back out, but Astros manager Cecil Cooper sent him out anyway. Nice. Evidently, it was chalked up to a miscommunication.
John Smoltz: The Braves SP-turned-closer says a return in May is looking doubtful as soreness continues to linger in his shoulder. Smoltz threw on Thursday and Saturday and felt the soreness after each session. Mid-to-late June looks more likely and it could stretch to the All-Star break.
Felix Hernandez: It was just a cramp in Hernandez's right calf that caused him to come out after six innings and shouldn't be of much concern. But that's the last thing this youngster needs as he continues to battle consistency.
Mark Prior: Those of you who scooped up Prior in the 24th round and have been stashing him away, hoping you got the deal of the century, the news is not pretty. After a visit to Dr. James Andrew (do I need to go any further?), it was revelaed that Prior has another tear in his surgically repaired shoulder and will be re-examined in two weeks. Aparently, Prior was shut down after he said he felt "something like a firecracker" go off in the back of his shoulder. This is not the grand finale owners were hoping for.
Brad Penny: After being scratched from Sunday's start because of arm stiffness, Penny is all shined and ready to go tonight against the Reds. Those of you in daily leagues may want to proceed with caution. Not to mention, Adam Dunn is hitting everything thrown in his zip code out of the yard.
Brad Penny: After being scratched from Sunday's start because of arm stiffness, Penny is all shined and ready to go tonight against the Reds. Those of you in daily leagues may want to proceed with caution. Not to mention, Adam Dunn is hitting everything thrown in his zip code out of the yard.
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