From the another pitcher with elbow problems file comes Mike Hampton, he of substandard results after a large contract fame. (To recap: Hampton signed an eight-year deal with the Rockies for $121 million. He's a pedestrian 53-48 since.)Maybe it has to deal with some nagging elbow injuries. He underwent ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow back in September of 2005, and it looked as if he was ready to return this spring training with the Braves. But his elbow flared up again and surgery is going to keep him out for six-to-nine months. According to CBS Sports, the injury occurred during batting practice this spring.
From MLB.com:
While being evaluated by Dr. David Altchek in New York City on Monday, Hampton learned that he'll be forced to miss his second consecutive season. He has a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow that Altchek will attempt to repair during a surgical procedure on Tuesday morning.It's disheartening to see a guy who at one time showed much promise fall prey to the injury bug. But, I suppose this is what can happen when you make a living snapping fastballs and breaking pitches out of your elbow. Which, come to think of it, makes me really worried about my fingers right now as I type this.
Previously at FanHouse:
Good News and Bad News for Braves and Mike Hampton
