Clemens sent for MRI on elbow
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Sep 03, 2007 
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Roger Clemens was not available after the game as he was sent to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia for an MRI on his right elbow.
According to Joe Torre, Clemens felt “grabbing” in the fourth inning.
The Yankees were aware that Clemens had some issues with his elbow but that had been case before this season. “We checked twice with him before the game,” Torre said.
At a minimum, Clemens will miss his next start. Mike Mussina is being lined up for that.
thats what happens when you employ senior citizens on your pitching staff.
Pete, can you give us an update on Roger’s MRI results tonight if your sources inside the GM’s office divulge them?
When was the last time that a Yankee who had been in doubt to make a start, actually made a good start and didn’t either leave or get shelled?
“thats what happens when you employ senior citizens on your pitching staff.”
Right, because, young guys like Cole Hamels or Felix Hernandez never, ever have elbow problems.
You know, I think the only good thing that happened this weekend was Kennedy’s start, and even then the Yankees nearly threw it away.
There’s the better part of the moth to play, and I have faith that the Yankees will be there in October, but their bats need to be able to get runs in, pure and simple.
And we need to pitch Pettitte after every loss, or so it seems…
Looking forward to tomorrow night. Maybe the Yankees will decide to play a whole nine innings of baseball.
Yikes. Than goodness the Yankees have some young arms waiting in wings. They may not be consistent this year, but should be much better next year.
I give up on this team, maybe the rest of us should follow.
I’m not giving up till we’re more games out of a playoff spot than we have games remaining.
I have to believe.
Pete,
If Clemens misses more than one start, then after Wang and Petitte, the rotation is Hughes, Kennedy and Mussina?? The Yankees haven’t hard a long reliever all year (maybe Meyers) does Darrell Rasner have a chance to join the Yankees in that type of role?
If Clemens is out, and Moose cannot get anything going, who would the Yanks then call up to take that slot?
I’m a Red Sox fan (found this link on rotoworld). Love to see the Yankees lose, but hate for it to happen this way. Roger Clemens has had injury problems in the past but never with his arm.
Still, the Yankees are favorites to win the Wild Card. Kennedy looked better than I expected (given his lack of velocity) and Clemens was never all that good this year anyways. The Mariners and Tigers aren’t going to catch you…
Jeff Karstens
No need for someone to replace Clemens with the 2 off days ahead. Just pitch around that spot in the rotation.
It would be beautiful if the Red Scum trolls on here would just put their heads in the oven and turn the gas on. I would love it.
Well that start is against KC right? Hopefully that should help Moose, but maybe they could consider putting, say, Steve White in the bullpen in case he struggles? I understand all our minor league teams are in the playoffs but that should not be a reason not to call someone up if there’s a chance they can help.
Also how much longer are we gonna go w/o having a lefty in the pen?
austin “action” jackson was sent up to AAA from single A today.,…2b 2bbs and a SB i cant belive he is already in tripple A this kids gonna be good. also E. Duncan went 2 for 2 with a 3 run HR and a SB…..bret gardner went 4 for 5 with a run and a rbi, sardiha also played well and they beat Pawtucket…the yanks farm is realy starting to excite me
Bummer. At least Roger hadn’t been dominating; that would make his loss even more painful. Still hurts though.
Don’t beat down the RS trolls too much. They are passionate about their team and obsessed with ours…..
Let’s see if Mussina has another “quality” start against Kansas City in him.
Hughes needs to pick it up.. he has had like 8 starts the adjustment period should be up.. we need quality starts..
Wang has to win TUesday…If so they are fine.. Wang and Pettitte games they have to win with the rest of this rotation………
The offense is in a coma the last 3 of 4 days.. it seems like DP’s are killing them…….
Oh no. Mustinka back in rotation. We are guarenteed at least 1 loss every 5 games.
Call up Alan Horne. Please. Anything but Mustinka.
I’m going down to KC for the series next weekend and was hoping to see Clemens one last time, guess that ain’t happening. This team is in trouble, but last year they seemed to rally around injuries. Maybe they can do it again.
The team has been up and down all season. They will have a few more ups before it’s over. Steve White and Karstens can come up for Rocket. They will make the play-offs but will probably be facing the Angels in the first round…Don’t like their chances there. Anyway let’s say they make it to the WS and win. Torre will come back and ruin all these young arms due to his lack of trust in anyone but Mo in the Pen. Do we want that to happen?
Hey, I welcome Yankees trolls on the Red Sox mailing list as long as they are polite. Take it as a sign of respect — we can have a six game lead in September and STILL not feel safe.
It’s a marvel the Yanks have won 76 games thus far with this club. That is to say, even with a patchwork and mostly past-its-prime starting staff, a non-existent bullpen (until Joba showed up) and an offense that is completely feast-or-famine, they’ve still managed to compile a decent record (and are still in contention for the WC). It’s something to marvel at, really!
Hopefully this can only mean good things for next year. After all, I can’t envision the starting staff or the bullpen being this bad again next year (do your work, Cashman!), even though the offense is bound to stay the same.
You’ve got a damned good team. Half a dozen starters that are all pretty strong (even if none of them are quite aces). A kick-ass offense that can rip through anybody in the league. A bullpen that has shaped up nicely with two lights-out short guys. There are 29 teams in baseball that wish they had as much talent as the Yankees. The only reason the Red Sox are still in first place is that the Yankees struggled with injuries in April and May.
Losing Clemens doesn’t change that. Mussina is an excellent pitcher, despite his recent struggles, and he will win some key games for you in September.
I wonder if Roger hurt his elbow throwing about 50 split finger fastballs against the Sox last week. Just the act of splitting the fingers across the ball puts stress on the inside of the elbow. Clemens must have set a one-game record for most splits thrown last Wednesday.
I heard Roger was having some discomfort in his elbow already.
“Right, because, young guys like Cole Hamels or Felix Hernandez never, ever have elbow problems.”
Anyone can have an elbow problem. When you’re 45 your chances are even great. As well as groin, back, hamstring………
Why, oh, why are players given the benefit of the doubt regarding soreness, injuries and the like? They are competitors who never want to give in, for crying out loud. I don’t know that Mussina or anyone else would have been any better than Clemens today, but I do know that now Clemens is going for an MRI on his elbow. This is not the first time something like this has happened on the Yankees. At what point do the coaches and manager and trainers and whoever say, “NO! You’re not pitching with soreness”?
Lest we forget,
Roger chose the Yankees over the “bawston Dirt Dogs.” He came out of retirement to try and help us,before he goes to the Hall of Fame as a Yankee.Give him his due respect. We pursued him vigorously !!!!!!!!!
“R E S P E C T”
Its pretty hard to rip on Clemens, IMO.
Let’s review…..
This team was DOA before he got here. He was supposed to be the #5 starter on this staff. He had to assume a bigger role because of the failings of others. Forget the money because its not your money. Talk about what his role was supposed to be on the team.
He pitched quite well early but, they didn’t hit in many of his starts. He has been up and down since, mainly because he was hurting.
But, the guy always took the ball. That’s something to be admired. No pitcher is always going to feel his best.
The guy is the Anti-Pavano. He also instilled some toughness in this team, which helped them get back in the race.
If the elbow is bad, and he can’t pitch anymore, its up to the rest of the team to pick him up, just like he picked them up earlier in the year.
He’s done everything he can do. He has left everything he has on the field.
If more guys on the team played with his passion, they wouldn’t be in another deep funk.
There is PLENTY of things wrong with this team. Roger Clemens isn’t one of them.
Id pitch till my elbow fell apart if were being paid that salary of his. The Guy has heart and if he felt he could be effective with some pain then Id send him out there every 5 days. Would rather Pavano play thru that pain?
Dammit! Wheres The Edit Button!Gluck Rocket!
“He was supposed to be the #5 starter on this staff. He had to assume a bigger role because of the failings of others. Forget the money because its not your money.”
He came to the yankees because they offered the most money. He’s making the money a number one would make. You can’t go to the highest bidder and then say “well, I’m really a number 5″ and be taken seriously.
“But, the guy always took the ball. That’s something to be admired. No pitcher is always going to feel his best.”
What does that even mean? What other pitcher doesn’t take the ball simply because he doesn’t feel good? 18 million and you’re praising him for taking the mound despite not feeling well at 45?
“just like he picked them up earlier in the year.”
How? With his 500 record? 4.45 era? Or is it other things, intensity, toughness, that you can’t prove but it sounds good? Amazing statement.
Was he broke before he got to NY? You make it sound like he needed the money.
He did what every player does, he went to a team that offered him a lot of money. So what?
Did he not give his all here? How many times did he leave the team? Only time I know of is when he was suspended.
He has worked with the young pitchers. They have raved about him. He has pitched well enough to keep the team in the game in most of his starts.
The guys on the team have all praised him so, that’s the “proof” I need to see the guy was worth having on the team this year.
What were you expecting from him in the AL? The guy has pitched better than most of the guys on the staff this year.
Unless, of course, you have rather had Tyler Clippard, Chase Wright or Jeff Karstens making starts every fifth day.
The money they paid him has not stopped them from doing ANYTHING.
They spent more money than any team in baseball signing its draft picks. They signed the #1 non-draft eligible Latin American prospect and are in the mix for one or two more.
So, what exactly has the money got to to with it? The guy pitched until he freaking elbow fell off. Is that not enough for you?
Roger Clemens is not the reason they are what they are as a team this year. Not even close.
“Was he broke before he got to NY? You make it sound like he needed the money.”
Nope. Not sure what that has to do with anything. He loves money. Nothing wrong with that. But to command that much money and then say “well, I’m 45 and a number 5 anyway” and not expect to be called on it is ridiculous.
“The guys on the team have all praised him so, that’s the “proofâ€? I need to see the guy was worth having on the team this year.”
They also praised damon for what he changed in the clubhouse last year. Still got the same results. You can believe what you want. If that helps you feel better talking about what clemens gives in terms that can’t be quantified. I’m sure that’s what the yankees were looking for when they signed him. They could have had him less by signing him as a coach.
“Did he not give his all here? How many times did he leave the team?”
Ha. Really, that’s how pathetic it is with regards to clemens. The man arrived as if jesus himself was signing with the yankees, and now you’re actually defending him with the fact that he actually went to the games? Really? Well, I might have to reconsider then. He’s a 500 pitcher with a 4.45 era, but dammit he came to EVERY game!
“Roger Clemens is not the reason they are what they are as a team this year. Not even close.”
And he wasn’t the answer either. Not even close.
If I am right, that when Roger miss his next start, then Wang can pitch that day on his normal four days rest right?
Or Moose get that start and Wang pitches on a six-day off??
However, if Roger misses more than one start, then is will be some concerns about the rotation, I guess…
I guess Roger forgot to take his steriods before the game.