Grotewold wrote:Castillo with just seven days left to establish a rep

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lethal wrote:Phillies are helping the Mets sell tickets now. The Mets are in Nats prestige territory.

smitty wrote:And Kratz come through in the clutch with the infield hit (error) -- he really needs to make the team.

jamiethekiller wrote:

smitty wrote:And Kratz come through in the clutch with the infield hit (error) -- he really needs to make the team.

best was seeing him at the game and everyone in the group going" who is kratz?" then first swing he hits a homerun.

Barry Jive wrote:it's okay. i mean if everyone hated Castillo i'd understand but you really railed against the move in the first place so it just makes you seem a little insane.

Monkeyboy wrote:

Barry Jive wrote:it's okay. i mean if everyone hated Castillo i'd understand but you really railed against the move in the first place so it just makes you seem a little insane.

You will all hate him with time.

I do feel sometimes like you must fit in with the group think on the board or you are treated like crap, unless you are one of the chosen ones who can do whatever they want. The group think on the board is often wrong. I should have chosen a different way of dealing with it, however, instead of the "poking my brother in the backseat with a stick until he screams" approach.

swishnicholson wrote:I wouldn't make such a much about it. It's possible your Jamie Lee Curtis avatar makes it more annoying though.

Chase Utley, PHI (Right knee tendinitis)

Chronic patellar tendinitis can be a difficult and frustrating injury to treat, as evidenced by the ongoing spring training saga of Chase Utley. His right knee did not respond to the usual treatments of physical therapy, modalities, and corticosteroid injections, and for some time it looked like he would end up in the operating room before all was said and done. Yet, despite appearing to have made no progress at all, Utley did take some swings in the batting cage after visiting a rehabilitation specialist. How is this possible?

The patellar tendon isn’t actually a tendon at all, but a ligament that runs from the bottom part of the kneecap and attaches to the top of the shin. We will refer to it as the “patellar tendon” for simplicity's sake, but there is an important distinction between the two. There are several different portions of the patellar tendon. The tendon itself is prevented from rubbing against the bones by a fat pad closer to the patella (yes, literally a pad of fat) and a fluid-filled sac called the bursa near the top of the shin bone. The patellar tendon can tear or rupture, but most injuries to the part arise from overuse.

These cases used to be called tendinitis, which implies inflammation—a biological reaction to harmful pathogens, dying or dead cells, chemicals, or other irritants. Research suggests that they are actually examples of a degenerative condition and should therefore be termed “patellar tendinopathy” or “patellar tendinosis.” There are several factors that can cause the degeneration, but the usual suspects involve repetitive jumping or extended stair-running (think running entire stadiums for a few days in a row). These chronic conditions are caused by mucoid degeneration, meaning that the tendon turns softer—similar to a gelatinous substance—which can lead to local discomfort and increase the odds of a rupture. As the degeneration progresses, some of the areas actually turn necrotic. Once this happens, the tendon cannot heal itself without some help.

How these cases are treated depends on where they are in the degenerative process. If caught very early, they can usually be treated by rest, modalities such as ultrasound and stim units, and specific strength and flexibility exercises designed to keep the kneecap moving smoothly and in proper alignment. Some bracing can be used to help with the alignment or change the mechanical pull of the tendon. Cortisone injections can be used, but they are not injected into the tendon itself, since injections into the tendon can weaken it further. Instead, the injections are oriented so that the outside of the tendon is bathed in the cortisone, quieting the pain-producing nerves and inflammation surrounding the tendon. PRP injections can be used if traditional treatment fails, and surgical debridement could be considered.

Utley was leaning in the surgical direction for a while, but it looks like there has been at least some progress following a visit to a rehabilitation specialist (who likely broke up some adhesions in the area). There is still no definitive timetable for his return, which places Opening Day in jeopardy. Throughout the rehabilitation process, Utley will have to alter his workout regimen, since squats and lunges can aggravate his condition and retard the healing process.

Barry Jive wrote:If you think that was treating you like crap, I don't know how you've made it here this long