Jason Isringhausen To Have Tommy John Surgery; Season (career?) over

by Tommy Rancel on Jun 15, 2009 5:52 PM EDT Comment 31 comments

Jason Isringhausen knew something was wrong immediately after he threw what might be his last pitch. Results of an MRI confirmed the worst today as his right elbow "strain" became a torn UCL. He will undergo Tommy John surgery. It is not known when he will have the surgery, but his 2009 season is over. If he attempts another comeback, 2010 would also be questionable.

If it is the end of the road for Jason Isringhausen he will finish as a two time all-star. After starting his career as a starting pitcher for the Mets, The former member of "Generation K", found a niche as a closer for the Oakland A's. However, he really made a name for himself as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. His best stretch came in a Cards uniform from 2002-2005. Over the four year period he averaged an ERA/FIP of 2.65/2.46 and 35 saves. He currently owns a career record of 45-50 with a ERA/FIP of 3.60/3.88 and 293 saves.

Best of luck Izzy.

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I gotta feeling Jason has pitched his last game

Sucks to go out like that.

by Matt0611 on Jun 15, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So this means Percival is going to come back after all, doesn't it.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 15, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or John Rocker

www.draysbay.com

by Tommy Rancel on Jun 15, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Percival on 'Pros vs. Joes' might make that show watchable.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 15, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

donut eating contest

by Dbullsfan on Jun 15, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking more of a keg-stand competition.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 15, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

if that happens don't look to me to hold his fat ass up

by Dbullsfan on Jun 15, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would he be one of the 'joes?'

I could be wrong though

by staplemaniac on Jun 15, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I forgot about that guy

What a headcase…and a great Devil Ray.

Selgy

by mittens on Jun 15, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i imagine he wants to come back or he wouldn't need the surgery...right?

by walkoffwalk on Jun 15, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know too much about it

But I believe that to do anything stress-related with his elbow, he’d need that repaired; so he’d probably get it regardless.

"Where we all wait in earnest with pudding in hand for the Upton comet to sail through the roofed skies, so that we may meet Him."

by kericr on Jun 15, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you know, he might be pretty good in 2011 if he works out and gets in shape...especially after resting that arm for 2 years

by walkoffwalk on Jun 15, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Like Percival

www.draysbay.com

by Tommy Rancel on Jun 15, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not, but wasn't Percival pretty good when he came back for the Cards and for us the first half of 08?

by walkoffwalk on Jun 15, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like

Tampa is where closers come to die……..

by Buc Wild on Jun 15, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There's video of the pitch if anyone didn't see it....

http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090614&content_id=5322998&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb

watch his arm when they show the slowmo….ouch

by chancedj on Jun 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

man. that looked bad.

by walkoffwalk on Jun 15, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didnt want him signed

I didnt want him promoted

I cringed every time he was warming up, I barfed every time he came in

I feel so bad for him, I hope he does come back for some team and pick up at least 7 saves

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 15, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Poor guy

Horwits said Isringhausen has "loved"" his time with the Rays and it “felt like home,” so when and if the two-time All Star is ready to pitch again, “Andrew (Friedman) will be the first person I call.”

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 15, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs