Dr. James Andrews today. Andrews recommended and administered a PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection

[baltfan]

You have a guy that is constantly working out using explosive movements with heavy weights. There is little surprise that he is suffering from something that sounds much like tennis elbow.

None of this is to say that he is doing the wrong thing. But when you work out as hard as he does you are bound to get these types of injuries. Usually rest is the cure. The problem is forcing yourself to rest long enough to heal when working like that is such a big part of your life.

[ExileAngelos]

Tommy John won't fix this. That is like amputation to cure a hang nail.

Oh OK thanks. I had no idea. I automatically assume TJ surgery when I hear elbow. So wouldn't this be considered good news?

[mcinww0]

I would just rather he get the TJ surgery than try to avoid it. Am I crazy?

It doesnt sound like a ligament thing so it probably wouldnt even help the problem, other than giving him a year of rest. This is mildly concerning though, although brittons shoulder seems healthier whether or not its from the prp

[weams]

Oh OK thanks. I had no idea. I automatically assume TJ surgery when I hear elbow. So wouldn't this be considered good news?

If the pain goes away. I guess so. I don't think that being patient for ten weeks before we ask "How's Bundy?" is what any of us had in mind.

[weams]

It doesnt sound like a ligament thing so it probably wouldnt even help the problem, other than giving him a year of rest. This is mildly concerning though, although brittons shoulder seems healthier whether or not its from the prp

Yeah, I just get creeped on shoulder issues. Elbows, not as much.

[mdbdotcom]

Is PRP the new HGH? Guess we'll know at some point.

[JohnD]

Andrews is the same guy who saw RG3 hobble around in a playoff game and think it was no big deal. From that point on, any time he's taking money from a team instead of a player/agent, I'm going to be leery about what he diagnoses.

[vab]

I'd just about rule this kid out for Baltimore this year unless he really dominates when he comes back. Let him get his feet back on the ground in the minors and hopefully have some good outings. Then be ready to hit the ground running next year. Remember, he's only 20.

[OriolesFaithful]

Andrews is the same guy who saw RG3 hobble around in a playoff game and think it was no big deal. From that point on, any time he's taking money from a team instead of a player/agent, I'm going to be leery about what he diagnoses.

He publicly voiced concerns before the playoff game. It was Shanny who didn't take his advice.

[JohnD]

I don't seem to recall him doing much of anything when things got noticeably worse, though. In fact, didn't raise a peep, and admitted as much. The trust is gone.

[24fps]

Tommy John won't fix this. That is like amputation to cure a hang nail.

You're not thinking Big Picture when it comes to preventative medicine weams. Amputation means no more hangnails EVER.

[weams]

You're not thinking Big Picture when it comes to preventative medicine weams. Amputation means no more hangnails EVER.

Well, you are right. But Tommy John does NOT mean no more elbow pain ever.

[weams]

The trust is gone.

[Kerry]

I'm not too sure I care about that part, so long as he's healthy once he starts throwing. He'd still be available to help us in August and September if we had the need, and we wouldn't need to worry about him hitting an innings limit.

True, but that's a very big if...or in this case, a very big "as long as."

If I were the wagering type (I'm not), I'd put my money on "doesn't pitch in a game that counts this season."

[LookinUp]

This is the most interesting tweet I've seen on this.

Al Skorupa ‏@alskor 3h #Bundy RT @Olsen_Don: PRP injections are signs of best thing for a pitchers arm, likely a confirmation of muscular tissue damage.