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Email a copy of 'Jarrod Parker Diagnosed With Re-Fractured Right Elbow' to a friend
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BoldyMinnesota
I know it would be painful, but hes has to retire. I dont know if a few more years is worth the horrific pain he’ll have in 30 years. I hope im wrong and he can come back and be effective and healthy, but man is this unfortunate news
woodhead1986
that is utterly heartbreaking.
A'sfaninUK
It seems baseball just isn’t working out for him. Better to retire before he ends up losing a limb.
darenh
oh man. sports can be cruel.
thecoffinnail
This poor kid has to be heartbroken. He needs to hang it up for a couple of years. Try a Kazmir like return after he has given his elbow lots of time to heal. Retirement is probably his best move for long term health.
start_wearing_purple
Poor kid. It almost seems cruel, have a talent that could make your dreams come true only to have bad luck. Hopefully in a couple of years he’ll get a comeback.
DodgerBlue16
darn. This sucks.
DodgerBlue16
another wasted talent. Rick Ankiel the 2nd
Jeff Todd
Not sure I see the connection.
EDIT: thought you were being glib somehow, then saw your other comment. Agreed that it’s awful news, of course.
Dock_Elvis
I’m guessing most pitchers that flame out would love to have the second career life that Ankiel enjoyed. I’ve wondered what we’d have had on our hands had he been able to stay on the mound with that curveball, and patrol CF the other four days. Talk about a truly elite ability.
Rounding 3rd
This is just brutal…
Bransonreynolds
And even in this state he’s probably better than Cahill..
PhilliesFan012
That’s just awful, I wish this kid nothing but the best, I liked him ever since he came up and always wanted him to succeed, I hope he can’t get back to shape some day he’s a great pitcher
JoeyPankake
Super ironic considering somebody asked in the chat yesterday when Parker’s arm was going to explode once and for all. Poor guy, best of luck with whatever path you chose.
gobraves46
That was me. I asked when his arm was gonna spontaneously combust, and sure enough…
JoeyPankake
Way to jinx it, dude…
gobraves46
I hoped I was wrong, I love Parker and wish him nothing but the best, but At that point the report of him throwing one pitch before walking off the mound screaming had already been out, and I had a feeling it wouldn’t be good.
mike156
Among the many reasons i don’t begrudge athletes their right to negotiate contracts, or the money they make. You are always one moment away from a career altering or career ending injury. Let’s wish him a healthy and pain-free future first.
gobraves46
I asked in the chat yesterday when his arm was gonna spontaneously combust, and sure enough…
baseballrat
Does it make you feel like a BIG guy cause called it???
gobraves46
No. I love Parker, and sincerely hope he can make another comeback. Maybe I could have phrased the question a little better, but in NO way was I trying to predict, or even wish for the worst
wants to be a GM
Poor guy can’t catch a break.
DoolittleDoolate
Unfortunately, he caught two of them.
afenton530
Comment of the year
Rob66
He reminds of what Gavin Floyd has been going through the last few years. Never heard of pitchers breaking/fracturing elbows while pitching before these two.
brewcat
Reminds me a little of Dave Dravecky. Sad situation for a talented pitcher.