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Rocco Not Ready to Go

Lancaster, the team doesn't seem too sure when he'll play again. As for the rumors surrounding Rocco and his health, at this point I can't say one way or the other on them.

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Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
"Here's the Astros' lineup, featuring a solid citizen on the hot corner:

Michael Bourn CF
Jose Cruz Jr. DH
Hunter Pence RF
Geoff Blum 2B
Ty Wigginton 3B
Victor Diaz LF
Lance Niekro 1B
Tomas Perez SS
Humberto Quintero C
Runelvys Hernandez P "

Is it just me, or is that 4 ex-Rays in the starting lineup.

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by Cory Alexander on Mar 6, 2008 7:55 PM EST   0 recs

Re: It is
even we didnt have blum batting 3rd. i feel sad for them.
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by Cory Alexander on Mar 6, 2008 8:49 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: It is
But that's not exactly their starting 9 either.

by nyyfaninlaaland on Mar 7, 2008 6:23 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

On Rocco
I can't help  but reflect on this even more: link

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 6, 2008 10:24 PM EST   0 recs

Re: On Rocco
"Rocco Baldelli is an "anathema""

"I do not think that word means what you think it means." Mandy Patinkin

Perhaps you meant enigma? Or just that he's cursed, hence your usage. Technically your use is correct, but the spirit of the word is something hateful. That would be a little harsh -Rocco seems like a nice enough guy. But feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here.

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by nyyfaninlaaland on Mar 7, 2008 6:32 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: On Rocco
Rocco eats rabbits.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 7, 2008 6:33 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
i don't understand. hasn't he been running for months? getting himself into the best shape he's ever been in (his words). i have to assume as part of his rehab, he's been running fairly often. they wouldn't have brought him into a game if he hadn't run in months, so why the hell would running to first base a couple times aggravate this? something is real fishy, none of this makes any sense.

by davidsmarch on Mar 7, 2008 10:52 AM EST   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
what the hell does that mean?

by davidsmarch on Mar 7, 2008 3:36 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
It means he's really hurt.  

Being in shape, and the best shape of his life doesn't necessarily mean he's been running.  You can do anaerobic exercise and get in incredible shape without running.  Doing high reps without much rest in between sets keeps your heart rate high for a long period of time and builds up muscle endurance as well as cardiovascular endurance.  In fact you burn more calories and actually build muscle that way.  

by Tyler on Mar 7, 2008 3:56 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
actually the reports were that Rocco was running without restrictions three times a week prior to spring training.
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by Devil Ray Guevara on Mar 7, 2008 4:16 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
and those being the reports i was basing my assessment off of, i reiterate my amazement that after running for weeks, possibly months now, many times a week, that he would need over a week or rest just from running to 1st base twice.

by davidsmarch on Mar 7, 2008 6:05 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
Looks like a new round of Bonds rumors.  

by GomesSweetGomes on Mar 7, 2008 4:08 PM EST   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
If Rays start the the season by putting Rocco on the DL, they would be better off releasing him. Maybe they can recoup some money be letting him go. In the very least they can save money because right now they are wasting it. It's unbelievable that someone with such potential never amounted to much of anything. Though he had a couple of good years with the Rays, for some reason I connect him with Josh Hamilton and even Elijah Dukes. An example of players who put on a Rays uniform that were drafted by the team, but didn't do much with the club. I hope for the best with Rocco, but it's like a lost cause. I can't keep waiting. Where's Barry Bond's agents phone number?

by iamthebiggesttloser on Mar 7, 2008 11:04 PM EST   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
they can't jut release him. they would have to pay him $2.5MM this year and buyout his 2009 option at $4MM

that is $6.5MM out the window for nothing in return.

The Revolution has begun...

by Devil Ray Guevara on Mar 8, 2008 2:55 AM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
Agreed
General Manager Manifesto Matt Bishoff

by Matt Bishoff on Mar 8, 2008 8:51 AM EST to parent up   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
"We're going to monitor the Rocco thing and see where this goes," Maddon said. "And if it's not so good, then one of these guys may get more of an opportunity at that point."

this all sounds very vague. it seems like mgmt knows a lot more about this issue then they are letting on. any truth to the rumors of a degenerative muscle disease?

either way, there is something they aren't telling us.

by davidsmarch on Mar 8, 2008 9:47 PM EST   0 recs

Re: Rocco Not Ready to Go
"Either way, there is something they aren't telling us."

Absolutely, and by doing so they might be respecting Rocco's wishes. You'll know by April 1st just how serious things are.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 8, 2008 10:14 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

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