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Ryan Madson will have Tommy John Surgery, out for 2012

March 25, 2012 By 1 Comment

There’s a pretty good chance that this picture above is the only glimpse you’re ever going to get of Ryan Madson in a Cincinnati Reds jersey–one of those snazzy official home whites, at least.

That’s because yesterday it was announced that Madson would have Tommy John Surgery and miss the entire 2012 season. To say the least, things weren’t all sound inside that right arm of his.

#Reds doctor says Ryan Madson's right elbow ligament was torn from the bone. http://t.co/RIOrhB4N
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You can’t miss something you never had. So while I was initially sick at this news, I’m trying to focus on the positives like Marshall, Arredondo, Chapman, Masset, and Bray. And I want to pretend that Madson never happened and was never even one of ‘us’ to begin with.

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Reds Agree to two-year deal with Jose Arredondo

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’m really bullish on Jose Arredondo. I am telling you, the guy can flat out pitch and you’re going to see it in the not too distant future. About the time the Reds are closing out the NL Central this season and getting ready to earn their pennant flag to decorate the ballpark, Arredondo will have emerged as a key cog in the Reds bullpen. I think he’s the set-up man in waiting and I also believe he’s going to be the designated ‘save vulture’ in the Reds pen.

The Reds agreed to a two-year compact with terms undisclosed with the Dominican born right-hander yesterday to avoid arbitration.

Sometimes it just takes time for a seed to grow. The Reds went out and signed Arredondo a couple winters ago coming off his 2008 in which he had a 1.62 ERA in 61 innings with the Angels, knowing that he would need Tommy John surgery. Arredondo had the Tommy John, missed a year recuperating and then returned last year to post a 3.53 ERA in 53 innings for the Reds. The road back from Tommy John is  slow one but this guy flat out has the stuff to be a big time arm for the Reds over the next few seasons.

Again, I’m bullish on Arredondo. He will be an impact guy in the Queen City.

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We’re not supposed to wish the misfortune of others

February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Stephen Strasburg to have Tommy John Surgery

August 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Stephen Strasburg hurt worse then initially thought: “The player was developed and cared for in the correct way, and things like this happen,” Rizzo said. “Pitchers break down, pitchers get hurt and we certainly are not second-guessing ourselves. … Frustrated? Yes. But second-guessing ourselves? No.” [ESPN]

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