June 26, 20224 yr Just now, FranklinFldEBUpper said: If Harper is out for an extended time, it's over. If he’s out for like 2 months with a broken hand or thumb then he also should just have the TJ surgery at the same time considering he’s eventually going to need it.
June 26, 20224 yr 1 minute ago, Dave Moss said: And chance he comes back before the end of the season? Takes about 6-8 weeks to heal from that injury but even if he does that quickly he’s not going to have full strength with it again until around 12-16 weeks. So looking like return around mid to late august
June 26, 20224 yr 11 minutes ago, iladelphxx said: I'd rather they shut him down and fix the elbow It also depends if the thumb needs surgery. If it does he could be out even longer.
June 26, 20224 yr At least we solved the closer problem. Too bad it took until Bryce getting hurt to solve it.
June 26, 20224 yr What is the expected recovery time for the elbow surgery he would need? If he has it in October, could he be a viable player next April or May? If so, you gotta hold off til then in the faint and probably unrealistic hope that they could make the postseason. If it’s a ten month time frame, well, yeah, maybe you’d be better off getting it done now. This really does suck. He’s really the only player on the team that is actually fun to watch.
June 26, 20224 yr 10 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said: What is the expected recovery time for the elbow surgery he would need? If he has it in October, could he be a viable player next April or May? If so, you gotta hold off til then in the faint and probably unrealistic hope that they could make the postseason. If it’s a ten month time frame, well, yeah, maybe you’d be better off getting it done now. This really does suck. He’s really the only player on the team that is actually fun to watch. I’d say hoskins had it in October and was back for the start of the season. However hoskins’ was his non throwing elbow. I’m thinking if Harper had it in July that he’d be ready for the start of the season. Tbh I’d see where the Phillies are after the next 16 games. They have: at SD, 3 vs. atlanta, 3 vs. St. Louis, 3 at nats, 3 at St. Louis and 2 at Toronto. If they fall apart then it’s better to just have the TJ surgery and have him ready by the start of next year. If they manage to be close like within 3-4 games of the wildcard or even better than that then i think you expect him back as after those 16 games. After the next 16 games, they have 3 at marlins, 3 vs. cubs, 3 vs. braves, 4 at pirates, 2 at Braves, 4 vs. nats and 3 vs. marlins. You could get hot during this 22 game stretch. But if they fall apart over the next 16 i think you just get the surgery and look forward to next year.
June 26, 20224 yr 8 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: I’d say hoskins had it in October and was back for the start of the season. However hoskins’ was his non throwing elbow. Well, as far as I’m concerned, Harper wouldn’t need to throw next year, at least for the first couple of months. Let him DH as long as necessary. So if having elbow surgery in October means he can hit next April, I say you just wait out his broken thumb injury and hope he can return in August and the team is still faintly in playoff contention. It isn’t likely but you gotta try.
June 26, 20224 yr 12 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said: Well, as far as I’m concerned, Harper wouldn’t need to throw next year, at least for the first couple of months. Let him DH as long as necessary. So if having elbow surgery in October means he can hit next April, I say you just wait out his broken thumb injury and hope he can return in August and the team is still faintly in playoff contention. It isn’t likely but you gotta try. I’d really use the next 16 games to help make my decision. Besides the nationals, the next 16 games are against good teams and most against teams ahead of them in the standings. They are currently 2.5 back of St. Louis/Milwaukee for the last wildcard. If they find themselves 8-9 back by the all star break then I’d probably make the decision to have the surgery. If they can manage to be within 4-5 games I’d probably hope he can return in august. That said even if he returns in august it’s likely mid-august. I’m guessing he’s going to be a little rusty after not being able to swing a bat for at least 4 weeks. Hate saying it, but Bryce might have been right when he told reporters last night he was better off if the ball got him in the face like last year then his thumb. I forget the exact quote but it was something along the lines my face took a 98 mph pitch and was fine but my thumb couldn’t take the 97.
June 26, 20224 yr 11 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said: I’d really use the next 16 games to help make my decision. Besides the nationals, the next 16 games are against good teams and most against teams ahead of them in the standings. They are currently 2.5 back of St. Louis/Milwaukee for the last wildcard. If they find themselves 8-9 back by the all star break then I’d probably make the decision to have the surgery. If they can manage to be within 4-5 games I’d probably hope he can return in august. That said even if he returns in august it’s likely mid-august. I’m guessing he’s going to be a little rusty after not being able to swing a bat for at least 4 weeks. Hate saying it, but Bryce might have been right when he told reporters last night he was better off if the ball got him in the face like last year then his thumb. I forget the exact quote but it was something along the lines my face took a 98 mph pitch and was fine but my thumb couldn’t take the 97. The few times he’s been out of the lineup they have struggled to score. That’s not going to change. They are done…get the surgery and be ready for next season
June 26, 20224 yr 19 minutes ago, mikemack8 said: Seriously though F Blake Snell He’s had control issues the last 2 years in SD. After he left tampa he’s not been the same. I love padres fans saying harper is a diva or immature cause he responded the way he did. I’m pretty sure most players if they get plunked and know it’s going to be bad are likely to show emotion. Heck I’ve seen players get hit in the shoulder show as much if not more and they were perfectly fine.
June 26, 20224 yr Gibson is plunking dudes left and right, one in the ankle 🦴 and another in the knee.
June 26, 20224 yr Bullpen has gotten 28 consecutive outs. Haven’t had a runner on since 8th inning of Wednesday. Great the bullpen is rounding into form just as we lose harper.
June 27, 20224 yr Big couple wins since Harper going down. The all star break is coming up, which will give Harper some extra time to rest. Hopefully Bryce is only out 6-7 weeks. If they can play .500 ball until he gets back, they should still be in contention for the final WC spots.
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