Hampton Makes Rehab Start

Written by Colin on April 26, 2008 – 10:21 am

Let me just say before I start that no parts fell off, and preliminary reports are that it went really well.

Mike Hampton made a start at AAA Richmond, and apparently he looked and felt good.  He surrendered only three hits in three scoreless innings - and managed to get off fifty pitches without his arm completely detaching from his shoulder and hurtling towards the plate.  Hampton, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since *checks his history book* 2005, will likely make another rehab start on his way back to the majors.  He’ll be evaluated by the team as he joins them in NY today.

Now, you may find me too negative towards Hampton - and I’m sure he’ll pitch in Atlanta at some point this season - but I can’t find myself counting on him for any number of starts or wins.  I hope against all hope that he’ll be able to start 20 games and will stay healthy the remainder of the season, but it’s a little bit hard to expect that after he randomly injures himself repeatedly.

Mike, get well soon, we’ll see you in Atlanta, and we can’t wait for it.  But please, please, please - have someone else drive you places, have someone else tie your shoelaces, and don’t shave.  It’s just too dangerous.


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