Matt Lindstrom ahead of schedule

by craig on Jul 1, 2009 8:35 AM EDT in News and Rumors

Apparently Matt Lindstrom is recovering quicker than anyone expected.

Matt Lindstrom indicated that he could resume throwing sooner than expected. Lindstrom, who has been on the disabled list since June 23 with a sprained right elbow, was examined again Monday.

Gonzalez initially said Lindstrom would not be permitted to throw for a minimum of four weeks, with a late-July return to the mound being the ''best-case'' scenario.

But there is a chance that Lindstrom could begin throwing again Friday. The Marlins said he is ahead of schedule, but they don't have a timetable on his return.

Assuming the team doctor isn't Nick Riviera, M.D. and there is no guarantee that he is not, I guess you have to trust the medical opinion on whether he is ready or not. But this does seem like a rush job if he starts throwing by Friday.

In other injury news, Alfredo Amezaga is heading to Colorado to see a specialist about his knee.

Amezaga to Get Second Opinion on Knee Injury

Hope it is good news.

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by Bumppo on Jul 1, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions

poor alfredo.

something’s gotta be up with that knee. it was originally supposed to keep him out a few weeks, but now it’s stretching into a few months.

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by Fishcrazy on Jul 1, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions

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by Fishcrazy on Jul 1, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I've had a bruise on my knee for about 2 months now and it won't go away

Unless you do absolutely nothing, I feel like it will never go away… because any time I turn awkwardly or tap it against something, the bruise gets dark again.

by jrsyeagle on Jul 1, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions