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Brandon Backe

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by WallofYao, Nov 25, 2006.

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  1. WallofYao

    WallofYao Member

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    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.
     
    #1 WallofYao, Nov 25, 2006
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    if i am not mistaken he is gone for the year! :mad: i think he had tommy john surgery, dont quote me though.
     
    #2 stangend77, Nov 25, 2006
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    I just quoted you, and there is nothing you can do about it!!
     
    #3 Master Baiter, Nov 25, 2006
  4. WhoMikeJames

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    He never really helped us last year anyway.
     
    #4 WhoMikeJames, Nov 25, 2006
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    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.
     
    #5 rikesh316, Nov 25, 2006
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    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.
     
    #6 Aceshigh7, Nov 25, 2006
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    Backe had Tommy John surgery and AP didn't.
     
    #7 rikesh316, Nov 25, 2006
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    Backe will be back in Spring Training in 2008. No sooner
     
    #8 Brando2101, Nov 25, 2006
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    Historically, recovery from TJ surgery takes around 20 months.

    Pettite did not have TJ surgery.
     
    #9 franchise?..NOT, Nov 26, 2006
  10. WallofYao

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    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. :D
     
    #10 WallofYao, Nov 26, 2006
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