How long will he be out? I know he got that surgery but I forgot how long he's going to be gone, sorry its been bothering me.
if i am not mistaken he is gone for the year! i think he had tommy john surgery, dont quote me though.
He'll be out of action until at least late next season but my guess is he will miss the whole season and possibly pitch in winter ball.
Backe was looking really good last season in his limited time. It's a shame he got hurt. I have heard that he will be out until 2008. Didn't Pettitte have the same surgery in 04? he was ready to go for the 05 season. Not sure why Backe's time out is expected to be longer. We need him. Expecially come playoff time.
aw dang, that suckss. so for now we only got two legit starting pitchers; oswalt and williams, hopefully we can get some more starting pitchers like Dontrelle Willis.