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Posted By	Discussion Topic: :( David Wells to have possible season ending back surgery on Wednesday :(
FeelMyFunBags	posted on 07-15-2001 @ 3:03 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	My poor poor Boomer..... Wells to have back surgery on Wednesday Associated Press CHICAGO -- David Wells spent the past two weeks resting and doing exercises to strengthen his aching back, hoping the combination would keep him out of surgery. But when he couldn't even finish a physical therapy session Friday, Wells knew he no longer had a choice. The Chicago White Sox announced Saturday that the left-hander will have surgery Wednesday, likely ending his season. "When I acquired him, I told all of you there was a risk, there was a gamble," White Sox general manager Ken Williams said. "At the time, we weighed the risks and the gambles and where we were and felt this was something that would put us over the edge. Not too many people at that point disagreed. Sat., July 14 It's no big surprise that David Wells is now out for the rest of the season. There was talk earlier that he may consider back surgery, and at this point he decided having the surgery was his best option. Complete Kurkjian analysis "Unfortunately, sometimes things don't work out. This is kind of a Murphy's Law situation." Wells wasn't at Wrigley Field for the finale of the Crosstown Series and was unavailable for comment. Trainer Herm Schneider said he couldn't make a prognosis on Wells' return until after the surgery, which will be done by Dr. James Boscardin, the team physician. But the recuperation time for back surgery is months, not weeks, and since it's already late July, the odds are Wells won't return this season. That means his time in a White Sox uniform is probably over, too. The White Sox have a $10 million option for next season, but he's been a disappointment this year, going 5-7 with a 4.47 ERA. The White Sox will pay a $1 million buyout if they don't exercise the option. "I don't have the particulars on ... whether this is something that will end his career or just be something that he's out for the year," Williams said. "It's too early," Williams added when asked about Wells returning. "I've got to see how the club comes together in the next few months. See what the young guys do from here on out and how that fits together." Wells, 38, has a history of back problems stemming from two herniated discs. He had to leave the June 8 game with back spasms after facing just five batters, the shortest outing of his career. He left his June 28 start after two innings when he wasn't able to get loose to warm up for the third. He was placed on the disabled list July 3 for the first time since 1994. "I was surprised that he had to have surgery," manager Jerry Manuel said. "As many back problems as he's had and been able to overcome without surgery, I think surgery surprised me a little bit." Schneider said surgery was discussed earlier, but they decided to see if he'd improve with two weeks of treatment and therapy. But Wells didn't make any progress, having trouble just sitting. "The degenerative process comes with age and time," Schneider said. "It got to the point where the pain was more than he could handle. ... He needs to do this just for his quality of life, so he can play with his kids." That Wells needs surgery is almost too ironic, considering the turmoil that surrounded his arrival in Chicago. The defending AL Central champs gave up Mike Sirotka, an established left-hander, to get Wells from Toronto in January, hoping he'd be the ace they lacked when they were swept in the first round of last year's playoffs. Wells, a 20-game winner last year, is 8-1 in the playoffs, including a victory in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series. He also pitched a perfect game on May 17, 1998. But Sirotka needed season-ending shoulder surgery, and the Toronto Blue Jays asked for compensation, arguing they'd gotten damaged goods. Commissioner Bud Selig sided with the White Sox, essentially telling the Blue Jays "buyer beware." "I realize and recognize there will be some fingers pointed in my direction and I fully accept that. But you have to be aggressive if you think you have an opportunity to win," Williams said. "Am I likely to take another risk with a person who has disc problems in their back? Probably not. "But as far as shying away from making a move that I felt at the time was the move to take us to the next level, I think not." Wells' loss is yet another blow for the beleaguered White Sox. Of their $65 million payroll, just under $25 million is going to players who are out with season-ending injuries. Seven pitchers are out, including Cal Eldred and Jim Parque, the No. 2 and 3 starters. Frank Thomas is also lost for the year with a torn triceps. "It's just a bad year," Schneider said. "It happens." All I've undergone I will keep on Underneath it all We feel so small The heavens fall But still we crawl All I've undergone I will keep on
mikeWOW I got a staple in my ass and all I got was this status	posted on 07-15-2001 @ 8:24 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00	i love the boomer.. he is a class act "i hate people that dont get it!"
drkn2forget	posted on 07-16-2001 @ 2:15 AM
Psychopath Registered: Feb. 01	Anybody thats a friend of my "Good budy Weiser" is a friend of mine.... adopted by FEZ
Psycho Bitch	posted on 07-19-2001 @ 9:55 AM
Psychopath Registered: Jul. 01	Update: July 18, 2001 11:18 PM CDT David Wells underwent successful back surgery on Wednesday to repair two herniated discs and should be able to return to the mound in 2002. "It'd be up to him," trainer Herm Schneider said. "He should have another year or two left." Wells turns 39 next season, and though he has spoken about retiring, his friends say Wells doesn't want to end his career on such a down note and probably will attempt a comeback. The White Sox aren't likely to pick up his $10 million option, so Wells probably will sign elsewhere for a low base salary and incentives based on number of appearances. Cal Eldred did that for the Sox this year, after having a five-inch screw inserted into his right elbow last August. Eldred made two appearances before the pain forced him to call it a season. Though Wells would like to return to the Sox, it's doubtful Sox general manager Ken Williams would take another chance on him with all the young arms in the organization. It wouldn't be a surprise if Wells winds up in the spring training camp of the New York Yankees. Schneider spoke with Wells on Wednesday and said he was in good spirits. Dr. James Boscardin removed a number of pieces of loose disc that had been causing Wells discomfort and affecting his ability to stand erect and sit down. Wells will wear a brace for four weeks and will begin a lengthy rehab program that consists of walking up to four miles a day. GET WELL SOON, BOOMER !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much thanks to Grumpy and my "master" for this kick ass sig pic :) ~~Psycho Bitch~~ "The definition of insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over expecting different results" Proud graduate of Metalfan's purgatory for newbies....but still his "slavegirl" :p
FeelMyFunBags	posted on 07-19-2001 @ 10:04 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	:) Thanks for posting the update Psycho...I was about to do the same. I really hope that Boomer ends up on the Yanks...it would make my stalking and obsession so much easier on me :) All I've undergone I will keep on Underneath it all We feel so small The heavens fall But still we crawl All I've undergone I will keep on
Psycho Bitch	posted on 07-19-2001 @ 10:13 AM
Psychopath Registered: Jul. 01	You're welcome :) I have a friend who's also obsessed with the big guy, she always sends me articles on him. I just hope he gets well and just plays...it would be great to see him back in pinstripes but I'll settle for just seeing him back on the mound again soon :) Much thanks to Grumpy and my "master" for this kick ass sig pic :) ~~Psycho Bitch~~ "The definition of insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over expecting different results" Proud graduate of Metalfan's purgatory for newbies....but still his "slavegirl" :p
FeelMyFunBags	posted on 07-19-2001 @ 10:17 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	I just want to see him on the mound too...but the closer to NY he plays the closer he is for me to stalk him ;) I actually met him last year outside the Stadium, and he signed my jersey...he's a really nice guy, and not nasty to fans at all...even when they are babbling idiots like myself. :) All I've undergone I will keep on Underneath it all We feel so small The heavens fall But still we crawl All I've undergone I will keep on

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