Dammit, Bird out for 2016 season with torn labrum

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    I'm just playing devil's advocate. As NY Giants fans Cage and I can certainly attest to the injury stuff and how frustrating it is. The Victor Cruz situation is a perfect example. The thing is we really never know everything that has happened and what went on behind the scenes. I doubt they put him at risk by hiding his injury and insisting that he plays. The earlier MRIs might not of shown a tear so rest and rehab to avoid major surgery might of been the best course of action at the time. To me the bottom line is that he's injured, needs surgery and is going to be out. I don't get hung up on the fact that maybe he could've been back if they did surgery in November as opposed to now. It is what it is.
     
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    There does seem to be a pattern in the Yankee org to tread lightly before surgery (Tanaka & Tex to name two.)
     
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    Sounds reasonable and probably TRUE.
     
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    Couple of things regarding the Bird injury.....and of course a possible injury to Tex during the 2016 season.

    Yanks will probably put Tyler Austin (1b) on the fast track at AAA.
    McCann may see considerably more time at 1b with Sanchez seeing more playing time behind the plate than previously expected.
    Ackley probably gets a chance to show SOMETHING at 1b.
    Imo- preferably Beltran being competent at 1b with Judge getting the call for RF.
    Bird's injury is certainly NOT a good thing - but maybe a couple of other "good" things could result from it.
     
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    According to McCann in todays NY Daily news, when he suffered the same injury as Bird he returned after 222 days (that would put Bird around mid August) he said the only thing that bothered him was the throws down to 2nd base which Bird would not have to worry about. And that includes 2 1/2 weeks working up in the minor leagues. And its for this reason he thinks Bird will be back THIS season, as do I.
     
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    Thanks, always welcome encouraging news.
    GO YANKS!
     
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    ...Bird is a backup 1Bman...I see no reason to risk bringing him back early for a handful of games near the end of the season.
     
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    I agree with you...............

    1) if it is only a handful of games
    2) if the Yankees are 10 games out
    3) if Teixeira is still healthy
    4) If Ackley is playing adequate BU for Teixeira.

    If healthy in August & the race is close & Teixeira is out, I say give it a go.

    I know......................that's a shit load of IF'S!
     
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    I'm just weighing the risk/reward of bringing him back early vs acquiring another short term 1Bman at the trade deadline, if needed....again, what's the advantage of bringing Bird back early?
     
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    Oh stop worrying about it. I'll be Mark's backup after all I was a ball player. :rotfl:
     
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    ..."you GO girl ! "
     
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    None really. With no spring training or a season I also don't know what would be expected of him.
     
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