"Mariners SP Erik Bedard is having another surgery on his throwing shoulder, all but ending his season and perhaps his time with Seattle. Manager Don Wakamatsu said Wednesday that Bedard will have exploratory surgery on Friday in Los Angeles with Dr. Lewis Yocum, who removed a cyst from Bedard's shoulder in September. Wakamatsu said the procedure will inspect a frayed labrum and examine the joint. "Unless they find something (else), it would be considered minor," Wakamatsu said. Bedard said Friday this discomfort is coming from the top of his shoulder, puzzling and frustrating him. Wakamatsu said the Mariners' medical staff suspects this latest pain may be from impingement - pressure on the rotator cuff (Sportsline)."
This is Bedard's contract year, so this is really going to hurt him. He just can't stay on the field, which is really too bad, because when he does play he is a top 10 pitcher in the AL. Some team will take the risk and grab him next year, but I just don't see him getting the money he wants. Whoever does grab him better have a deep rotation, because there is just no way this guy will ever make it through an entire season...
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