Cliff Lee: Done For Career?

[redseat]

Cliff Lee of Philadelphia Phillies says surgery would end season and possibly career - ESPN

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee is awaiting a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on his ailing left elbow and says surgery would end his season and possibly his career.

The 36-year-old left-hander didn't pitch after July 31 last year because of a flexor pronator strain in his left elbow. He said the elbow felt normal as he threw two scoreless innings Thursday against Houston in his spring training debut, but he felt discomfort the next day. An MRI on Sunday revealed "very mild inflammation," according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

"Basically, if I have the surgery, this season will be done, possibly my career, I guess," Lee said. "I don't know. We'll have to see."

 

[packerzrule]

Hate to see hm go

 

[tducey]

To bad to see such a good pitcher have to retire because of this.

 

[navamind]

Would really suck if this ends up being the case, especially given how good Lee was just recently. Without a doubt one of the best pitchers from 08-13.

 

[packerzrule]

Sucks to get old

 

[Rock Strongo]

Cliff Lee of Philadelphia Phillies says surgery would end season and possibly career - ESPN

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee is awaiting a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on his ailing left elbow and says surgery would end his season and possibly his career.

The 36-year-old left-hander didn't pitch after July 31 last year because of a flexor pronator strain in his left elbow. He said the elbow felt normal as he threw two scoreless innings Thursday against Houston in his spring training debut, but he felt discomfort the next day. An MRI on Sunday revealed "very mild inflammation," according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

"Basically, if I have the surgery, this season will be done, possibly my career, I guess," Lee said. "I don't know. We'll have to see."

hey redseat.

hes done.

 

[redseat]

hey redseat.

hes done.

Holy crap! A Rock Sighting! Nice!

And no.... even IF he is "ok" stay away Red Sox!

 

[potatobread]

I think Lee will be back and back stronger than ever.