Claussen out for season

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Claussen under the knife

Answering the Brandon Claussen question left hanging in the earlier list of transactions -- he apparently will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery to repair fraying in his rotator cuff and labrum. At least, that's what he told the media earlier today; the Reds aren't saying anything until Doc Kremchek examines Claussen at some point today.

That word comes from my colleague Josh Katzowitz down at the park (I'm "off" today), and the explanation being given is that this whole rehab process that has been ongoing for more than a month was just to see if Claussen could make it back without surgery.

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Well, that answers that.

Well, that does explain alot...my hope is that he comes back with the fastball that he had back in the yankees system that caused the scouts to love him....

Got to figure he goes on the 60 day DL. That would clear a 40 man spot.


hmmm

If that's the case, then I wouldn't expect to see him until mid-season next year. (Just my opinion)

Good news!!!

see why im pissed why we didnt get a SP at the deadline??????

this just angers me ten times more

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Originally Posted by keeganbrick

Good news!!!

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That's a terrible thing to say. :thumbdown

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Originally Posted by TeamBoone

That's a terrible thing to say. :thumbdown

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Not if your name is Homer Bailey....(I'm sure he didn't mean it in a negative way, at least I'd hope not)

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Originally Posted by keeganbrick

Good news!!!

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What exactly do you mean by posting "good news" when a player has to undergo surgery and is out for the season?

Why would you want Claussen to come back to the 25 man roster and pitch as a 5th starter with the trouble he has been having? Obviously something is wrong with him and that situation is now being taken care of.

I was hoping BC would be able to make it back and help us down the stretch. As for keegan's comment, give him a break. It was just a joke...

This could be the end for Brandon.

Brandon, Paul Wilson would like to speak with you...

He is bad anyway