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love_that_reefer · **The Flash Is Done -** 08-12-2008, 11:53 PM

A second opinion from orthopedist Lewis Yocum confirmed that Tom Gordon will likely miss the rest of the season with multiple arm injuries.
He has an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament, an injury to a muscle on the inside of the elbow, irritation to his ulnar nerve and a small piece of bone that has pulled away from his elbow. Gordon has chosen rehab instead of surgery, and will wear a brace for three weeks before being re-evaluated. If he does ultimately need surgery, it will be Tommy John. It's likely the Phillies will buy out his $4.5 million option for $1 million after this season.

You ****ing think? Why on earth would they pick up his $4.5 option? That is a lot of injuries for one man to have in one arm. Gordon should be proud that he had a long and good career. The Phillies did get Scott Eyre from the Cubs to help the pen so that move looks even better now. Tough luck for Gordon.

cjkalt · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-13-2008, 12:00 AM

He had a great career, sad to see it end, he was good for the Sox when he was here

love_that_reefer · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-13-2008, 12:03 AM

See "great" is just too much.

ljshorty89 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 07:58 PM

He was pretty good. But he sucked for the Yankees, especially in 2004.

If they pick up his option, they're retarded. I hope they do! *Evil Grin*

NYgiantsfan5689 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by ljshorty89

He was pretty good. But he sucked for the Yankees, especially in 2004.

what? i wouldn't really call 9-4 with a 2.21 ERA and 5-4 with a 2.57 ERA sucking....he made the ASG in 2004 too

ljshorty89 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:03 PM

But he sucked ass in the ALCS....which I should have figured you'd blocked out of your mind.

NYgiantsfan5689 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by ljshorty89

But he sucked ass in the ALCS....which I should have figured you'd blocked out of your mind.

**** YOU for reminding me you evil prick

ljshorty89 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:07 PM

Haha. Anyone know if and when Dave Roberts is coming back from his injury?

NYgiantsfan5689 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by ljshorty89

Haha. Anyone know if and when Dave Roberts is coming back from his injury?

that's really relevent to this thread....

ljshorty89 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:08 PM

But it's relevant to 2004. And I figured I'd drive the nail home...

NYgiantsfan5689 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 08:27 PM

i hate you

ljshorty89 · **Re: The Flash Is Done -** 08-18-2008, 11:41 PM

Haha, I know you do. But you better get over it in a week, because ready or not, it's time to go back to 'Cuse!