Maroth update
Not really great news on Mike Maroth, but not necessarily bad news, either. Despite “something” showing up in the MRI exam, as GM J.P. Ricciardi worded so eloquently, the lefty has decided to try to pitch through the discomfort.
“There’s something in there,” Ricciardi said. “He might have some damage in there that requires surgery, but he thinks he can fight through it. That’s really his call.
The Jays signed Maroth to a Minor League deal over the winter with the hope that he could compete for a spot in the rotation, or at least add deptch behind the big league staff. Maroth is making his way back from left shoulder surgery as well.
That’s it for now. I’m all hopped up on Red Bull and hoping the clouds don’t start sending the rain. It’s a bit dreary here today weather wise. I’m planning on sitting down with Aaron Hill a tad later to talk about his comeback from that nasty concussion.
Stay tuned…
JOINING THE CLUB: We can all welcome the Globe’s Robby MacLeod to Twitter. You can find him on there at www.twitter.com/Sportshack. He’s still building his page, but he joined the new super cool trend this morning. As a reminder, I’m on there at /MLBastian.
NEW ARRIVAL: Jose Bautista showed up to camp today, leaving 3B Scott Rolen as the only no show so far. Rolen lives in Bradenton, so he’s probably using these last days to spend more time with the fam. Why commute before you’re required to? Manager Cito Gaston said he’s not worried about Rolen at all.
UPDATE: Looks like Maroth’s injury might be a bit more serious. One Jays insider described the situation as “bleak” and it’s believed that the injury is a torn meniscus in his left knee, which would require at least 4-6 weeks of recovery if he had surgery. Gaston stated the obvious, saying this puts Maroth way behind in the race for a rotation job. Maroth was a long shot to begin with. No one seems to know what caused the injury.
~JB
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JB
Thank you for the best news of the year-a healthy Aaron Hill.
Disapointing that Bautista just showed up today and Rolen hasn’t been seen yet.
Great news regarding Hill, i’m excited to see him healthy and playing a full season again.
I agree with GS about Rolen. I realize he isn’t required to be there quite yet, but after having a poor showing last year, I would have thought he’d be there early working on his new swing. Not to mention that fact that he is a veteran on this team and the young players are looking up to him. Perhaps he has personal reasons that we don’t know about.
Probably best that Rolen doesn’t overdo it in Spring Training. Save his strength for regular season, limit BP, and take days off here and there.
Rolen is one guy who you can count on being ready come opening day. He just stays at home because he can still work out there and remain with his family.