Oh No Oh No Oh No (Machado injured)

[Guest]

Maybe it was just a twist. Trying to remain hopeful.

Or a broken bone.

[The Wedge]

He is 19 or 20 years old. I definitely would not make that assumption at all.

He's 21, but the general sentiment remains the same.

Yeah, that looked like it could definitely be an ACL. The way he appeared to catch a cleat, it could be more, and even have ankle damage.

[VeveJones007]

Just pouring salt on the wound now. Jeez. I hope it isn't as bad as it looked.

[NJ BIRD FAN]

He is 19 or 20 years old. I definitely would not make that assumption at all.

I Agree. He has 6 months. Football players are playing 6 months after ACL's.

[LookitsPuck]

Man, first Bundy, now this. Hoping for a speedy recovery first and foremost.

[RichmondVA Orio]

June 1st back in the bigs is my prediction.

He is young and it could have looked much worse.

[The Wedge]

You know, it was bad enough seeing the stretcher and the look on Manny's face. What really made it a complete oh crap moment was the reaction shots of the fellow Orioles. Their faces told that story.

[jofalfa]

That was one of the worst things I've ever watched. Not because it was gruesome but with what it could mean for him and this team. Ugh just awful.

[Yardball85]

If that's a ACL he wont play in 2014.

Not necessarily. He's young, hopefully he's a fast healer. I say sometime after the all-star break...

Definitely no expert opinion though, not a doctor nor do I play one on TV...

[tntoriole]

So sad. . Will pray that Manny has a good prognosis and a rapid recovery.

[Guest]

Saying a prayer for Manny Machado.

[TonySoprano]

Of all the guys we could least afford to lose, Manny's at the top of the list.

This is so sickening

[Winter]

wow this sucks bad...

[spiritof66]

Looks like an ACL tear.

I agree. But if that's right, someone as young as Manny could be back in 6-7 months (March-April 2014).

Originally, bases were marked with posts, which were changed to bags to reduce injuries. Why not make the bases flat, white, rubbery squares dug into the ground like home plate? No more jammed wrists, fingers and ankles sliding into the bag, and no torn ACLs when hitting the base.

[Guest]

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Man this look's so bad.