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Hampton Makes Rehab Start
Written by Colin on April 26, 2008 – 10:21 amLet 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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Posted in Injuries | 4 Comments »
By JBinAtl on Apr 26, 2008 | Reply
They tried to make me go to Rehab but I said…
I’m with you, I’m not counting on anything. Hampton is a novelty act at this point. It’s like Javy. When he was trying out for the team I felt like it would be cool to have him on the bench but he probably won’t be a difference maker if he gets to play.
So Hampton may or may not give us 5 good starts in 2008 but with or without him I’m actually pretty happy with our starting pitching.
Except for when James makes his weekly trip up from Richmond.
JB
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I’m usually pretty happy with our starting pitching…..as long as Huddy and Smoltz don’t have consistent outings like the ones through the rotation this time around.
By JBinAtl on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
They tried to make me go to Rehab but I said…
I'm with you, I'm not counting on anything. Hampton is a novelty act at this point. It's like Javy. When he was trying out for the team I felt like it would be cool to have him on the bench but he probably won't be a difference maker if he gets to play.
So Hampton may or may not give us 5 good starts in 2008 but with or without him I'm actually pretty happy with our starting pitching.
Except for when James makes his weekly trip up from Richmond.
JB
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm usually pretty happy with our starting pitching…..as long as Huddy and Smoltz don't have consistent outings like the ones through the rotation this time around.