Hampton Being Hampton

Written by Colin on July 17, 2008 – 7:47 am

Mike Hampton had made it nearly all the way through a rehab assignment successfully.  He just needed to make one more rehab start.  After trying to come back and pitch in the majors for so long, surely, finally, something would go his way.  Maybe he’d be back in the Majors pitching against the Marlins next week.

And then he had to leave last night’s game at AA Mississippi in the second inning with a strained left groin.

It’s only a mild strain, and he’s expected to make at least one more rehab start and then they’re re-assess him.  He’s only Day-to-Day - it’s not like his leg detached.  But that’s how the story goes.  Mike, we wish you the best and truly hope to see you come back strong in Atlanta.  Just be careful and have someone drive you everywhere you go.  And have someone else brush your teeth for you too.  Ya know what, just go ahead and buy a giant plastic bubble.

- Colin

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