Harrison out for the season

by studcrackers on Jul 24, 2009 4:31 PM CDT

Just saw this on the dallas morning news blog by anthony andro:

The Texas Rangers left-hander has been diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and will miss the remainder of the season. Harrison is weighing his options regarding surgery, but will not not pitch again this year. If he has surgery, it could come as early as Monday. Harrison experienced some discomfort during a rehab outing Wednesday in Frisco. The left-hander is 4-5 with a 6.11 ERA.

Harrison was diagnosed by Dr. Greg Pearl. TOS is the same injury would Kenny Rogers had in 2001 and Hank Blalock in 2007.

Can't say I'm completely surprised and sucks for him, curious if he'll be starting next year in AAA or maybe even as our long man

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Career OVER.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 24, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions

LOL

but TOS again? WTF?

The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...

by Kinslerhomer on Jul 24, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank God Hunter has emerged as a viable option

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jul 24, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions

WTF is it with the Rangers & TOC?

"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.

by Rodney on Jul 24, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions

Thankfully, it only affects left handed Rangers, apparently.

Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D

by rooster on Jul 24, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Good point.

by octoberty on Jul 24, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Hank isn't left handed

he just hits left handed

Go Rice Owls!

by JBImaknee on Jul 24, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Guess Holland is now a permanent part of the rotation?

by octoberty on Jul 24, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions

Depends if he shows the "consistency" that Wash wants.

Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D

by rooster on Jul 24, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

What other alternative do we have?

Unless, we get a starting pitcher by trade, I’d rather have Holland in there than Nippert.

by troysboys on Jul 24, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

He should shoot for a <6.00 ERA too.

"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.

by Rodney on Jul 24, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

until diagnosed with TOS

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jul 24, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Sigh...

hope he can come back healthy next year.

I still think he can be a quality ML starter. We shall see.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jul 24, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions

Wait a second

You aren’t completely surprised Matt Harrison has Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 24, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

Ranger pitcher out for significant time

how is that ever surprising.

Seems like we see a dozen different starters every year.

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by DJCahill on Jul 24, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions

well

i wasnt surprised to hear he’s out for the year, couldnt have told u what injury it was though

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by studcrackers on Jul 24, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Vicente Padilla has the Swine...

Karma’s a bitch I guess.

I am happy to introduce All Star Third Baseman, Chone Figgins.

by 44FAN on Jul 24, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions

As an Angels fan, you should be hoping karma isn't out on a balancing the universe tear

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by Keynes on Jul 24, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions

So does that mean

that everyone in Mike Soscia’s life will now proceed to whine to him about every little thing?

Also, why the fuck are you still here?

I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan

by FirebatM3 on Jul 24, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions