Zumaya debating Tommy John vs. retirement

He's already cleared out his locker. He's already had two surgical procedures on his right elbow, two on his right shoulder, and one on a finger on his right hand. Even if he decides to undergo Tommy John surgery, he could very well call it a career and decide it isn't worth the risk.

We'll know in the coming days what he decides to do.

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Who pays for the surgery

If Zumaya has to pay for it himself, that might be a factor no?
Does anybody know who covers it all?

by twinscrazy_german on Feb 27, 2012 1:43 PM EST reply actions

He's under contract so MLB medical insurance will pay for it

by DJL44 on Feb 27, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

I suppose it would be more of a no brainer then

by twinscrazy_german on Feb 28, 2012 4:22 AM EST up reply actions

Retirement is the most likely scenario in the end.

With all of his injury troubles, chances are pretty good he never pitches in the majors again even if he has TJ surgery. I mean, if he has the surgery, then he’ll start rehabbing next summer for a possible return in 2014? Even then, he probably signs a minor league deal and has to prove to a team that he can even pitch professionally again before he gets any shot at a spot on a MLB 25-man roster.

You’re talking about 2+ years of work for someone who is still likely to reinjure his arm or spontaneously combust or something. I just don’t see it.

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by Flip27 on Feb 27, 2012 2:36 PM EST reply actions

If you're looking for an illustration of Zumaya's injury history...

… the always delightful Samara Pearlstein has it covered.

http://roarofthetigers.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/a-few-snippets-of-spring-news/

by ColossusOfRhode on Feb 27, 2012 2:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I'd just retire and enjoy life

If I were him.

Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.

by SooFoo Fan on Feb 27, 2012 8:47 PM EST reply actions

I'd pitch

I’d go through twice what he’s gone through to put a uniform on. But I threw my arm out throwing a snowball of all things. After that, I couldn’t throw hard anymore, or throw the hammer. Not that I ever threw that hard. If I had ever thrown a triple digit fastball, I’d do whatever it takes to get back in the game.

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by cmathewson on Feb 27, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions

To each his own

If he wants to continue to pitch I wish him the best of luck.

Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.

by SooFoo Fan on Feb 27, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

He never gets the payoff

It’s injury, rehab, injury, rehab. He hardly ever gets to play baseball. I imagine some of the thrill wears off after a while. He had a chance to pitch in the big leagues even if he never does it again.

by DJL44 on Feb 27, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions