2/17 Garza exits session – UPDATED
Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has a mild lat strain on his left side. It was not believed to be serious, and he was in good spirits after being examined by the team doctors. He ended his throwing session early on Sunday, and left the field with athletic trainer PJ Mainville. During the first day of live BP, Garza faced three batters, and then Jorge Soler stepped into the cage. Garza stopped his session, stepped off the mound, and appeared to be trying to get loose. Manager Dale Sveum and pitching coach Chris Bosio went to the mound, as did Mainville. Garza then exited. This was the first time he’s faced batters since his last start July 21, missing time last year because of a right elbow injury. He was scheduled to throw 40 pitches, and threw 20.
“I threw the first fastball from the stretch, and it was like a water cramp,” Garza said. “I didn’t drink that much water today. Naturally, I’m not going to push it. My arm felt fine, so I was pretty pumped about that. The ball felt good coming out of my hand. I think that’s what I’m most upset about — I was like, ‘Yeah.’ It shouldn’t be a big thing and we’ll see [Monday].”
– Carrie Muskat
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo…… *cough.
Yuck. Thus the reason for signing so many would-be starters this off season. When you take chances on the recent injury histories of guys like Garza and Scott Baker, it’s best to have a back-up plan.
Garza, Garza – I hope you are okay. This just won’t do. So looking forward to your coming back for a good 2013. I hope we will learn soon how he is doing. How did everyone else look? Details, details please.
Throwing nice and easy than went to stretch position and that was it. You could have heard a pin drop and we just stared at each other. Pitching from stretch does put some strain on trunk as momentum differs from full windup. Lay people would refer to this as a stich in my side so arm is cool–just delays his s.t. progress
Hey Mamma, hey, hey Mamma….thanks for another NON MADE UP udate! This so great getting reports direct from the scene….like our own private reporter. THANK YOU!
Look for an update from Captain Theo tomorrow per the Cub Carnival cruise team. Something like, “do not worry fans, we will get these toilets flushing soon”
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