Kelvim Escobar to Begin 2008 Campaign on the DL

by Rev Halofan on Feb 8, 2008 2:06 AM PST in Angels News

Do I even need to link to the story?

The Angels' medical staff is monitoring Myspascobar's progress on a conditioning routine after discovering that his MRI showed no damage. Kelvim Escobar will begin the season on the Disabled List and there is no timetable for his return until the staff can determine how he is responding to treatment and rehab.

This makes things easier for Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana and might make the bullpen wannabes in Spring that much more interesting. The Universe may be telling the Angels that if we got depth we may as well use it - if you want to get New-Agey about it...

Tweet Comment 12 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

There are two months until

opening day.

If MRIs aren't showing anything, doesn't it seem a little preemptive to declare him as starting on the DL?

Obviously they know something more, but it just seems a little soon. For all we know, in 3 weeks time, he'll be fine?

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Feb 8, 2008 5:52 AM PST reply actions

I think they are using Weaver as an example

If you miss the early work, which he will, it is smarter to just maintain the pace of the program instead of playing catch up with an injured player.

Um.........

by hauldog on Feb 8, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions

I find this whole thing to be strange

The MRI was negative, but I keep hearing that he might miss a significant amount of time.

From CBS Sports: http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/teams/report/ANA/10626985

--RHP Kelvim Escobar is likely to open the season on the disabled list due to a right shoulder ailment. He has been working to build up the joint at the Angels' facility in Tempe, Ariz.

Opening day is so far away...Maybe I am just stupid, but it doesn't seem like this is something that should take this long to recover from, unless it is more serious then the Angels have been saying.

by Erik121 on Feb 8, 2008 6:45 AM PST reply actions

This does not sound good

Hopefully Kelvim can recover quickly and be effective. Perhaps this explains why management was unwilling to trade two pitchers away from our organization.

For all the complaints about Erick and Maicer, I am very glad that we made the deal to get Garland. I cannot imagine opening the season with a rotation of Lackey, Weaver, Saunders, Santana, and Bootcheck. At least we now have the depth to sustain this until Kelvim is ready to return.

by DChalofan on Feb 8, 2008 8:02 AM PST reply actions

Last time I check

Moseley had more starts under his belt than Bootcheck.

by akathelorax @ Halos Heaven on Feb 8, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions

True

by DChalofan on Feb 8, 2008 1:29 PM PST up reply actions

New Agey

Gotta love it...

What does Karma Ball have to say about Kelvim? Is he about to go retro grade?

by cupie on Feb 8, 2008 8:39 AM PST reply actions

New Age?

What, is spring training in Sedona this year?

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Feb 8, 2008 12:34 PM PST reply actions

If Escobar's injury is NOT serious,

it could be a useful strategy to let him work it out slowly, keeping him fresh a month or two into the season so that he is at peak performance in September and October. We have the depth....use it for maximum benefit.

In years past, we would die for a rotation of Lackey, Weaver, Santana, Garland, & Saunders.

by wumbug on Feb 8, 2008 1:30 PM PST reply actions

It's never easy

With the Bedard deal finalized and Escobar hurt, the Angels are already off to a bad start. I think the Angels during the off-season were aware of Escobar's lingering shoulder problem and are hoping the R&R route (rest and rehab) will do the trick. Clearly, Escobar's shoulder was a mess last September.

IP ERA WHIP
23.2 7.99 1.99

by Fan Since 1981 on Feb 8, 2008 2:38 PM PST reply actions

DL

Escobar is guarenteed to be on the DL between 1-3 times each year. So hopefully he's just getting it out of the way early in the season rather than at the end.

by TTTT on Feb 9, 2008 8:11 AM PST reply actions