Author Topic: Hampton to miss next season (Read 3352 times)

Houston · « **on:** September 15, 2009, 12:50:47 pm »

The Houston Astros say starting pitcher Mike Hampton will miss next season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

A statement issued by the Astros on Tuesday say surgeons at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York repaired a full left rotator cuff tear in Hampton's pitching shoulder. Dr. David Altchek, the New York Mets' medical director, also repaired partial damage to the labrum in the shoulder.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:03:32 pm »

A "full left rotator cuff tear" and "partial damage to the labrum" in his pitching shoulder? Wow.

SaltyParker · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:04:55 pm »

And to think that we put off DL'ing him as long as possible. I guess the trainers are not capable of diagnosing a torn rotator cuff. So that is two shoulders procedures down, and two knee operations to go for Hampton..

juliogotay · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:12:38 pm »

I am surprised he could lift his left arm.

MusicMan · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:13:52 pm »

Astros manager Cecil Cooper said he had spoken with Hampton, and fully expects him to be back for his next turn in the rotation.

juliogotay · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:14:43 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on September 15, 2009, 01:13:52 pm

Astros manager Cecil Cooper said he had spoken with Hampton, and fully expects him to be back for his next turn in the rotation.

I heard he was day-to-day.

JimR · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:18:47 pm »

he'll pitch out of the pen...every day.

das · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:27:43 pm »

This actually makes me have a bit more respect for the man. Can you imagine how much it hurt him to go out and start 21 games?

MusicMan · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:30:51 pm »

Quote from: das on September 15, 2009, 01:27:43 pm

This actually makes me have a bit more respect for the man. Can you imagine how much it hurt him to go out and start 21 games?

I have zero doubts as to Mike Hampton's competitiveness, physical toughness, or mental tenacity.

JackAstro · « **Reply #9 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:31:34 pm »

Quote from: das on September 15, 2009, 01:27:43 pm

This actually makes me have a bit more respect for the man. Can you imagine how much it hurt him to go out and start 21 games?

Can you imagine how much everything is going to hurt him in a few years? Mike really, really, really needs to consider retiring now.

JimR · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:38:06 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on September 15, 2009, 01:30:51 pm

I have zero doubts as to Mike Hampton's competitiveness, physical toughness, or mental tenacity.

he pitched very well at times, too. astonishing.

Limey · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:40:23 pm »

More astonishing news:

"Hampton to pitch part of the 2011 season. Maybe."

Limey · « **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:41:20 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on September 15, 2009, 01:30:51 pm

I have zero doubts as to Mike Hampton's competitiveness, physical toughness, or mental tenacity.

He could still beat the shit out of Burly Visgar.

Fredia · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:07:26 pm »

i hope if he comes back to pitch it will be the hampty of old not the old hampty

austro · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:20:51 pm »

Quote from: Fredia on September 15, 2009, 06:07:26 pm

i hope if he comes back to pitch it will be the hampty of old not the old hampty

He'll be 39 if/when he comes back. I don't think it takes much imagination to figure out how effective he'll be.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:32:39 am »

Quote from: Fredia on September 15, 2009, 06:07:26 pm

i hope if he comes back to pitch it will be the hampty of old not the old hampty

Tha Hampty Hamp, it's your chance, do Hamp!

Houston · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:07:47 am »

Quote from: Tralfaz on September 16, 2009, 08:32:39 am

Tha Hampty Hamp, it's your chance, do Hamp!

Great song! "I look funny, but, yo, I'm making money."

MRaup · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:14:24 am »

Quote from: Houston on September 16, 2009, 10:07:47 am

Great song! "I look funny, but, yo, I'm making money."

I use a word that don't mean nothin, like lupid.

Holly · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:37:56 pm »

I hear Hampton once got busy in the Shed's bathroom...

(Picturing him with the Graucho glasses and that hat on the mound is pretty amusing)

JimR · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2009, 02:25:27 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on September 16, 2009, 10:14:24 am

I use a word that don't mean nothin, like lupid.

lupid rhymes with what the original post was.