Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Red Leader · 12-14-2006, 11:42 AM

Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski told WXYT-AM on Wednesday the team had concluded Joel Zumaya's wrist/forearm troubles at the end of the season came from playing the Playstation 2 game "Guitar Hero," not anything pitching related.

Soon will come a day where video game playing will be written into players contracts. Amazing.

BCubb2003 · 12-14-2006, 11:44 AM

Wasn't Zambrano sidelined at one point because of too much online typing?

Johnny Footstool · 12-14-2006, 11:47 AM

Is this "Guitar Hero Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome"?

Remember the olden days, when players only had to worry about "Nintendo Elbow"?

Joseph · 12-14-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool

Is this "Guitar Hero Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome"?

Remember the olden days, when players only had to worry about "Nintendo Elbow"?

Let's not exaggerate, there was also Duck Hunt Trigger Finger Syndrome.

Red Leader · 12-14-2006, 11:51 AM

I once bruised one of my fingers from playing NBA jams on Playstation.

I just couldn't set the controller down. I was "on fire".

dsmith421 · 12-14-2006, 11:54 AM

What about Legend of Zelda Degenerative Bench-Ass? I suffered from that ailment for several weeks in 1989.

Doc. Scott · 12-14-2006, 12:04 PM

Is "Guitar Hero" what they're using as a euphemism for other wrist-related activities these days? That's a new one to me.

Johnny Footstool · 12-14-2006, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmith421

What about Legend of Zelda Degenerative Bench-Ass? I suffered from that ailment for several weeks in 1989.

Ouch.

M2 · 12-14-2006, 12:06 PM

I think the larger point being missed here is that Joel Zumaya rocks. Dude's a heavy metal closer.

Johnny Footstool · 12-14-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M2

I think the larger point being missed here is that Joel Zumaya rocks. Dude's a heavy metal closer.

You don't "rock" if you hurt yourself playing a mildly-guitar-related video game.

Granted, it's way more butch than pulling a hamstring playing "Dance Dance Revolution", but still, getting hurt while *pretending* to rock out is lame.

Unassisted · 12-14-2006, 12:09 PM

I've heard that Nintendo Wii games require some vigorous and unorthodox arm motions. Shouldn't be long before that system starts claiming MLB victims, too.

Joseph · 12-14-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Unassisted

I've heard that Nintendo Wii games require some vigorous and unorthodox arm motions. Shouldn't be long before that system starts claiming MLB victims, too.

Reconstructive surgery from guys playing Madden on the Wii, I think you're on to something.

Red Leader · 12-14-2006, 12:12 PM

If I was a major league baseball player, I'd want my contract to read:

"No Wii-ing on company time."

M2 · 12-14-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool

You don't "rock" if you hurt yourself playing a mildly-guitar-related video game.

Granted, it's way more butch than pulling a hamstring playing "Dance Dance Revolution", but still, getting hurt while *pretending* to rock out is lame.

I'm talking about rocking in spirit here. I can tell you this, I want a closer who takes the mound with a good riff running through his head. The batter's worried about where the ball's going, meanwhile the closer is thinking about the next fill in "Unchained."

RedsManRick · 12-14-2006, 12:15 PM

I've been dealing with a mild case of segaitis ever since 7th grade... it's a tough thing to deal with.

12-14-2006, 11:42 AM	#1
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski told WXYT-AM on Wednesday the team had concluded Joel Zumaya's wrist/forearm troubles at the end of the season came from playing the Playstation 2 game "Guitar Hero," not anything pitching related. Soon will come a day where video game playing will be written into players contracts. Amazing. __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

12-14-2006, 11:44 AM	#2
BCubb2003 Haunted by walks Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Syracuse Posts: 6,305	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim Wasn't Zambrano sidelined at one point because of too much online typing?

12-14-2006, 11:47 AM	#3
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,665	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim Is this "Guitar Hero Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome"? Remember the olden days, when players only had to worry about "Nintendo Elbow"? __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

12-14-2006, 11:51 AM	#5
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim I once bruised one of my fingers from playing NBA jams on Playstation. I just couldn't set the controller down. I was "on fire". __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

12-14-2006, 11:54 AM	#6
dsmith421 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,069	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim What about Legend of Zelda Degenerative Bench-Ass? I suffered from that ailment for several weeks in 1989.

12-14-2006, 12:04 PM	#7
Doc. Scott Lover of Trivialities Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR (West Chester, OH) Posts: 6,066	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim Is "Guitar Hero" what they're using as a euphemism for other wrist-related activities these days? That's a new one to me.

12-14-2006, 12:06 PM	#9
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,668	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim I think the larger point being missed here is that Joel Zumaya rocks. Dude's a heavy metal closer. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

12-14-2006, 12:09 PM	#11
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,225	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim I've heard that Nintendo Wii games require some vigorous and unorthodox arm motions. Shouldn't be long before that system starts claiming MLB victims, too. __________________ /r/reds

12-14-2006, 12:12 PM	#13
Red Leader Puffy's Daddy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 20,422	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim If I was a major league baseball player, I'd want my contract to read: "No Wii-ing on company time." __________________ 'When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.' -Snoop on his retirement Your Mom is happy.

12-14-2006, 12:15 PM	#15
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: Joel Zumaya; Guitar Hero claims its first victim I've been dealing with a mild case of segaitis ever since 7th grade... it's a tough thing to deal with. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

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