Frankie Francisco avoids the disabled list (for now)

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 13, 2009 5:08 PM CDT

Per the S-T, the Rangers have decided to hold off on putting Frank Francisco on the disabled list, at least for the time being.

Frankie hasn't pitched for ten days, and after throwing yesterday, is taking a day off from throwing today. Sunday, per Ron Washington, they will "amp him up" and see where he is, apparently with an eye towards him either being good to go or on the d.l. for Tuesday's series opener against Houston.

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Such a disconcerting situation...

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by Rodney on Jun 13, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions

Deep Sigh

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 13, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions

Doesn't feel like things are going in the right direction.

I’d bet he lands on the DL after his ‘amp up’.

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by rooster on Jun 13, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions

Pen

If Wilson, O’Day, Jennings, and Grilli can hopefully pitch well, I think we’ll be in ok shape.

I just don’t want JD to panic and trade for Street. Who knows what he’ll cost.

by Coolbean04 on Jun 13, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions

He should go to the DL.

by Mike E on Jun 13, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions

DL

Not sure why they dont just go ahead and DL him retroactively and get another arm in the pen and hopefully hes good to go in 5days

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by rentz on Jun 13, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

Should have been on the DL, and I say that because of the idea of using him in “low-pressure, non-closing appearance or two before resuming the role of closer.” (per Evan Grant). That is called a rehab assignment, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Washington. If you’re not sure he’s the closer, than send him to a rehab assignment until and unless you’re certain he’s really ready to go.

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by t ball on Jun 13, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Wonder if anyone

has ever been put on the DL for one day, retroactive 14 days, then activated the next day?

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by Brett Perryman on Jun 13, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions

no

by Mike E on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I believe the rule is you can only retroactive it 10 days

by Mike E on Jun 13, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

read that somewhere in the last couple of days in reference to Francisco’s situation, might have been Evan Grant.

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by t ball on Jun 13, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Frankie

I don’t understand what the issue is. Why don’t they just put him on the DL? Closer by committee seems like a reasonable option for the time being. I’m worried they are going to put him out there before he’s ready.

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by trza on Jun 13, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions

the most obvious answer is that there is an injury that really has no chance for complete recovery

unless he is allowed extensive time off to heal and/or surgery. Sometimes players are talked into playing with injuries and then dealing with it properly after the season ends

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by eclou on Jun 13, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions