Kendry Morales Surgery Ends His Season

by Rev Halofan on Jun 10, 2010 4:14 PM PDT in Angels News

Kendry Morales had surgery early Thursday. Details about the extent of his broken fibula and any possible damage to any bones in his ankle were not disclosed. What is certain is that he will not be in uniform again this season.

Reports that Morales could recover in time to help the team in September were not accurate. His 2010 season is over.

The Angels assured the media that the injury has been completely repaired and will lead to no chronic damage. Morales should be 100% for the start of Spring Training, 2011.

After team doctor Lewis Yocum decided to delay the surgery until the swelling went down, ankle specialist Phillip E. Kwong (a USC graduate) performed the operation today.

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Kmo

FUK!!!!!!!

by Angels Angel on Jun 10, 2010 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

fuck.

by daze on Jun 10, 2010 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

:[

Literally crying a little right now.

JIMMY-JACK.

by Neekohlai on Jun 10, 2010 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

>:(

Again.

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jun 10, 2010 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

::sniff::

by ReggieBullits on Jun 10, 2010 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe this will convince
for #8 to not be worn anymore. Well this sucks, but maybe Naps can pick up where Kendry left off.

by phoenix15 on Jun 10, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

jersey #8

is cursed.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 10, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Sadness

But at least they repaired it fully.

Morales just needs to focus on rehabbing and helping us next season.

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on Jun 10, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Recruiting violations for USC's med school, too?

J/k

Witty .sig goes here.

by scareduck on Jun 10, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck

i will cry now

"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers

by DAD OF VLAD on Jun 10, 2010 4:55 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck.

Let’s get a row of F-bombs going! This development deserves it.

Rory Markas. Alex Chilton. 2010, you suck!

by LazorkoRules on Jun 10, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck!

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jun 10, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuckity

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on Jun 10, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions

well fuck this news

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jun 10, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

there's no fucking way I'm going to continue this subthread

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.

by Quad Fin Rider on Jun 11, 2010 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions

oh Fooey!!!

Now stuck in Colorado Springs

by stuck in Romania on Jun 12, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions

No surprise there. Better to know now then be delusional about it

So the question is…Mike Lowell, Konerko or Berkman?

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 10, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

None of the above

Napoli for first. Let’s find out how many homers he can hit playing everyday. Mathis behind the plate. Time to find out if he’s ever going to contribute offensively. Let’s just win with what we got.

The HK-47 hitting droid is the finest line drive machine ever built

by RallyMonkey5 on Jun 10, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Completely agree.

Naps has one of the best HR/AB ratios in baseball. Let’s get the benefit of it for a full season.

by snowhor on Jun 11, 2010 10:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

damn

by joeyz34 on Jun 10, 2010 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

Pissflaps

Alfredo Griffin needs to make Napoli his reason for getting out of bed in the morning between now and the end of the season

I see red people

by The Limey on Jun 10, 2010 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

This sucks.

I've got nothing.

by bc56274 on Jun 10, 2010 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

Wasn't expecting K-Mo back this season anyway

but still… fuck!

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.

by Quad Fin Rider on Jun 10, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

As the crowd scream for...

Prince Fielder!!! I’m just playing, don’t blast me :/

They want power. We want respect...

by SenorChuckles on Jun 10, 2010 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

Mega sad news.

by AlanFalcon on Jun 10, 2010 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

Bad news.

So now we waste a few prospects for a one year rental. :(

I am fan various years ago.

by Fred Fredrix on Jun 10, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

Not sure that will happen.

Scioscia was quoted a couple of days ago that he’s content with a platoon of Napoli, Ryan, Quinlan, and possibly Frandsen or Wood (assuming Wood ever remembers what it’s like to make a bat hit a pitched ball).

by sothball on Jun 10, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Prior to them knowing Bam Bam would be out for the year.

I am fan various years ago.

by Fred Fredrix on Jun 10, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

So they said...

…and I don’t trust. Angel management seem to chronically under-report the severity of injuries (Escobar’s shoulder, Santana’s elbow, Kendrick’s hammies, and so on).

by sothball on Jun 10, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, the dude broke his leg. Even Pollyanna knew he was done for the year.

by snowhor on Jun 11, 2010 10:15 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Move Naps There

With Mathis back, we need Napoli in the lineup. Keep him at first. Don’t trade away anyone down on the farm for a rental (unless it’s in the bullpen).

See in 2011, Kowbell. Already counting down the days.

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel

by Kernel on Jun 10, 2010 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

good point

Napoli’s bat is as good as we could hope to get in a trade. It is as good as Konerko, as good as Derek Lee… and we have it … it costs us nothing.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 10, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes.

My only concern is some wacky ass trade that deep sixes our minor league stock for a veteran who ‘may,’ have hot streak thanks to a change in scenery and a steak from Mr. Stox.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jun 10, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jun 10, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

well...

now he has time to work on his visa/work permit for 2011.

Now stuck in Colorado Springs

by stuck in Romania on Jun 10, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Da-dum tssss

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jun 10, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Even though
this is a devastating blow, this alone won’t be enough to take down the Angel club. This also gives Naps more consistent playing time, which can be an audition for the DH spot next year. As long as Reagins doesn’t waste prospects for a rental the Halos should be fine.

by phoenix15 on Jun 10, 2010 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

I'm going to have to agree with you on this.

What if the Yankees lost Arod or jeter? If the red sox lost youkliis or pedrioa? The rangers without kinsler or Young?

Our resiliency is unmatched, and our ability to scale on the fly with the guidance of Soth is the reason we’re going to win our fourth AL west title this season.

Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads into the light. -Milton (not Bradley)

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jun 10, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

*that’s fourth in a row to correct myself

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jun 10, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

It sucks for Kendry

But honestly, this is not that much worse for the ballclub. We knew he was out until September. If he came back on 9/1, there is no reason to think he’d be 100%. Best to let him heal 100% and use spring training to get his timing back.

The HK-47 hitting droid is the finest line drive machine ever built

by RallyMonkey5 on Jun 10, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Amen.

Players tend to lose their stroke and timing after three straight months of laying down and eating otter pops.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jun 10, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Agree

If Naps can play a half way decent first base and hit the way we all know he can we can get thru this year and win the division. Who knows what will happen in the play offs. We lose no prospects and Nap slips into the DH role next year

Or everything goes to hell and we finish 15 games out!!

WS in 10

by salmonforever on Jun 10, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

W.W.W.W.W.G.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jun 10, 2010 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

W.W.W.W.W.W.G.L.

You left off the L. as in Left for you slow people. As in our best player is out for the year. As in if Michael Ryan and Kevin Frandsen/ B wood. are still in the lineup come Sept. (no disrespect to those players) we are screwed.

by Wally's World on Jun 11, 2010 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree with the general concensus here

The team has enough depth that covering the catcher position and first base should be no problem while also keeping Napoli in the line-up. Rotating Mathis and Wilson at catcher, and occasionally using Ryan and Q (!) at first when you want Napoli behind the plate has proven to work for the Angels as evidenced by their climb to the top of the division since Morales went down.

I really hope the Angels don’t waste any money or prospects on a rental player. Angels @ Doyers- GO HALOS!

by agent_99 on Jun 10, 2010 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

Let's go Mathis! clap clap clap-clap-clap

So Napoli can play first clap clap clap-clap-clap

/repeat

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jun 10, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Stupidest season ending injury ever.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on Jun 10, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

+1

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jun 11, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Best Wishes to Kendry, Get Well Cubaniko

So are the Angels at an impasse regarding an every day first baseman? It’s time to pull the trigger again Arte!

Let the Halo power flow

by HALO N BRIMSTONE on Jun 10, 2010 10:26 PM PDT reply actions

boras client

i believe kendry is signed through 2013,if his prognosis is good is it too early to sign him to an extension now.he was one of the top 1st baseman already,getting better.right now might be the best time to extend his contract,hes injured ,not playing,because when that time comes boras will be asking for what only the yankees will pay.

by pjayzz on Jun 10, 2010 11:14 PM PDT reply actions

Why would he sign a contract extension when he's injured?

by ~MMP~ on Jun 10, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

We would have quite a bit of leverage on price

But your right – it probably won’t happen. If there’s a player I think the Angels really should lock up for life at some point, it’s Morales. I’d also throw Weaver and Santana in there for strong consideration.

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jun 11, 2010 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions