Zimmermann gone for 18 months

PennSkinsFan · 08-10-2009, 09:36 PM

Zimmerman gone for 18 months - DC Pro Sports Report

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The Washington Nationals got the worst news possible. promising prospect P Jordan Zimmerman will undergo Tommy John surgery on his elbow and miss 18 months. Zimmerman was placed on the DL a few weeks ago with a sore elbow.

Wow. This is absolutely devastating.

SmootSmack · 08-10-2009, 09:56 PM

Wow! 18 months. Man, even in the midst of an 8 game winning streak we can't avoid bad news.

Strasburg and Boras just won some major leverage

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-10-2009, 10:14 PM

Can you please change the title of the thread to Zimmermann, he's not the same guy as Zimmerman.

GMScud · 08-10-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Wow! 18 months. Man, even in the midst of an 8 game winning streak we can't avoid bad news.

Strasburg and Boras just won some major leverage

That was the first thing that went through my mind when I heard this news. Sucks for Zimmerman. He won't be full go until spraining training 2011. On the flipside, the Nats aren't going to be any good for at least a few more seasons anyway, and nowadays some guys come back from Tommy John actually throwing harder than before the surgery. All the best to Jordan. He's young. He'll be fine.

Redskins_P · 08-10-2009, 10:39 PM

What a downer. Just when the team starts playing good and consistently they get hit with probably the most devastating news in Nationals history. The #1 pitching prospect in the system is out for 18 months.

The FO must sign Strasburg and all the other remaining draft picks they have left. Also, they need to go out and get a veteran starting pitcher to lead the young kids. Trade Guzman for whatever pitching prospects you can get....it doesn't matter if they're rookies or AAA pitchers. They need much more depth.

Damn man. I watch this team everyday and its hard not love them (even with their horrible record). I really feel bad for the guys in the clubhouse.

God speed Jordan!

GMScud · 08-10-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins_P

What a downer. Just when the team starts playing good and consistently they get hit with probably the most devastating news in Nationals history. The #1 pitching prospect in the system is out for 18 months.

The FO must sign Strasburg and all the other remaining draft picks they have left. Also, they need to go out and get a veteran starting pitcher to lead the young kids. Trade Guzman for whatever pitching prospects you can get....it doesn't matter if they're rookies or AAA pitchers. They need much more depth.

Damn man. I watch this team everyday and its hard not love them (even with their horrible record). I really feel bad for the guys in the clubhouse.

God speed Jordan!

Aww man, I'm sorry.

Redskins_P · 08-10-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Aww man, I'm sorry.

HAHA. Yeah, I admit it ain't easy my friend. But lately its been fun.

Monkeydad · 08-11-2009, 11:19 AM

Scared me...I own Ryan a fantasy team and have no good 3B backup.

Big blow. The kid was looking like he had a bright future when the Yankees buy him after proving himself.

FRPLG · 08-11-2009, 11:26 AM

This sucks but their pitching line is barren. It is one of the few spots in the org that has some hope right now. I didn't know Tommy John surgery took so long to recover from.

Monkeydad · 08-12-2009, 02:21 PM

Strasburg time!

JLee9718 · 08-12-2009, 03:58 PM

the 8-game winning streak was great! Now I hope they can start another one. Too bad about J. Zimmerman though. 18 months is a long time. We need Strasburg more than ever, but we should pick up a free agent starter.

JLee9718 · 08-19-2009, 03:13 PM

I really didn't think we would get Strasburg, but we did. Jordan Zimmermann was on his way to a very successful career. I just hope he can come back after surgery. The Nats will still need him.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-19-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JLee9718

I really didn't think we would get Strasburg, but we did. Jordan Zimmermann was on his way to a very successful career. I just hope he can come back after surgery. The Nats will still need him.

Everything I've read lately says that Tommy John surgery has a very high success rate these days. Of course, anything could happen, but I think that given enough time Zimmermann will be back and be a key part of a very good/young rotation.

08-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months Wow! 18 months. Man, even in the midst of an 8 game winning streak we can't avoid bad news. Strasburg and Boras just won some major leverage __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-10-2009, 10:14 PM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 41 Posts: 8,029	re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months Can you please change the title of the thread to Zimmermann, he's not the same guy as Zimmerman. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

08-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months What a downer. Just when the team starts playing good and consistently they get hit with probably the most devastating news in Nationals history. The #1 pitching prospect in the system is out for 18 months. The FO must sign Strasburg and all the other remaining draft picks they have left. Also, they need to go out and get a veteran starting pitcher to lead the young kids. Trade Guzman for whatever pitching prospects you can get....it doesn't matter if they're rookies or AAA pitchers. They need much more depth. Damn man. I watch this team everyday and its hard not love them (even with their horrible record). I really feel bad for the guys in the clubhouse. God speed Jordan!

08-11-2009, 11:19 AM	#8
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months Scared me...I own Ryan a fantasy team and have no good 3B backup. Big blow. The kid was looking like he had a bright future when the Yankees buy him after proving himself. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-11-2009, 11:26 AM	#9
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 10,164	Re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months This sucks but their pitching line is barren. It is one of the few spots in the org that has some hope right now. I didn't know Tommy John surgery took so long to recover from.

08-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#10
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months Strasburg time! __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-12-2009, 03:58 PM	#11
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months the 8-game winning streak was great! Now I hope they can start another one. Too bad about J. Zimmerman though. 18 months is a long time. We need Strasburg more than ever, but we should pick up a free agent starter.

08-19-2009, 03:13 PM	#12
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Zimmermann gone for 18 months I really didn't think we would get Strasburg, but we did. Jordan Zimmermann was on his way to a very successful career. I just hope he can come back after surgery. The Nats will still need him.

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