All Purpose Pedro's Big Toe Thread

[Centerfield]

Yes, I think it's important enough for its own thread.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2266281

[Elster88]

How many of you still aren't bothered by the idea of him participating in the World Baseball Thing? I want the truth.

[soupcan]

"An Army without leaders is like a foot without a big toe.

And Sergeant Hulka isn't always gonna be there to be that big toe for us.

I think that we owe a big round of applause to our newest, bestest buddy, and big toe...Sergeant Hulka."

[seawolf17]

You can't handle the truth! Elster, we live in a world that has toes. And those toes have to be guarded by doctors with ointments. Who's gonna do it? You? You, soup? The Mets have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Pedro and you curse the WBC. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what they know: that Pedro's toe injury, while tragic, is probably no big deal. And its existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, only hurts a little bit...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want Petey on that team. You need him on that team.

[Elster88]

I was hoping for a good movie parody and I got one. Thanks, seawolf.

[Guest cooby]

It doesn't say what is wrong with it

[Centerfield]

Awesome wolf. One more:

Did you tell A-Rod he couldn't play in the WBC?

"I did what I had to do."

Did you tell A-Rod he couldn't play in the WBC?


"You're God damn right I did!"

[nymr83]

Elster88 wrote: How many of you still aren't bothered by the idea of him participating in the World Baseball Thing? I want the truth.

i was bothered by him doing the dominican league crap yoo, i'm bothered by this too.
the Mets made a smart move shutting him down early but they totally negated it by allowing him to do anything other than sit on his couch this winter.

[seawolf17]

I'm not bothered by the WBC thing. I know there's an injury risk, but (a) there's an injury risk of him getting hit by a meteor also, and ( he'd be pitching during that time anyway, it would just be in ST games. So I don't really care either way.

[Elster88]

seawolf17 wrote: I'm not bothered by the WBC thing. I know there's an injury risk, but (a) there's an injury risk of him getting hit by a meteor also, and ( he'd be pitching during that time anyway, it would just be in ST games. So I don't really care either way.

My regular response to this is:

a) The injury risk is much greater from pitching than from meteor strike.

I'm assuming more effort and exertion in WBC games than ST games.

[seawolf17]

And you're right, Elster; either way, I'm not completely opposed to it.

[Guest abogdan]

I like the odds of him skipping the WBC and being ready for opening day.

[Zvon]

seawolf17 wrote: You can't handle the truth! Elster, we live in a world that has toes. And those toes have to be guarded by doctors with ointments. Who's gonna do it? You? You, soup? The Mets have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Pedro and you curse the WBC. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what they know: that Pedro's toe injury, while tragic, is probably no big deal. And its existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, only hurts a little bit...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want Petey on that team. You need him on that team.

LMAOOOO.
CPF laff of the week 4 me.

Im old school.
I believe if you dont use it, it might fall off.




Im referring of course to Pedros arm.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Is there no treatment available for his toe? Is it not repsonding to any treatment? Do we not have toe specialists?

He can have my big toe. I'd be proud. Mutilated, but proud.

[Centerfield]

Maybe Mackey Shilstone can recommend a colleague.

[Theoldmole]

To what other purposes can a Pedro's big toe thread be put?

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

Pedro's Toe Problems Caused By Irregular Movement

[Guest Beenso]

ESPN - New York Mets ace Pedro Martinez will pitch the rest of his career wearing a special shoe in order to rehabilitate his injured right toe.

Martinez announced Friday that Nike is manufacturing a shoe that will allow him to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and with the Mets next season.

"I'm waiting for a special shoe, designed by a physician, which Nike is manufacturing so that my foot won't keep bothering me," Martinez told the international channel Color Vision, based in Santo Domingo.

"They've got to remove a piece that's under the damaged area to the shoe I used previously," he added.

Martinez said the injury emerged from a bad habit he's had during his career, with the final movement he makes when pitching.

"By having this irregular movement on my right foot, I've damaged the cartilage of my toe," said Martinez.

"The pain became insufferable during the 2004 season, and I had to take a cortisone shot in order to tolerate the pain and be able to help Boston win the World Series. Last year, the pain returned in June, but the doctors recommended that, rather than ignoring the wound by applying cortisone, I rehabilitate the foot instead, which is what we're doing right now."

Despite how uncomfortable his right foot felt, Martinez had an auspicious debut with the Mets in 2005, playing the first year of a contract worth $53 million over four seasons. The 34-year-old right-hander was 15-8 with a 2.82 ERA and had 208 strikeouts in 217 innings.

Martinez kept the Mets in the fight for a playoff spot until the first week of September.

"I have faith in God and I know I'll be ready. I'm being optimistic that I'll be able to play the World Baseball Classic and the 2006 season," said Martinez.

During the "Hoy Mismo" interview on Color Vision, Martinez discussed other issues, such as Alex Rodriguez's participation with the United States in the World Baseball Classic, his secret marriage to a journalist, and the cap he'd like his Cooperstown plaque to have if he's inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

"Alex is American because he was born in the United States, but after what Mike Piazza -- a future Hall of Famer, did -- who will be playing for Italy, and Nomar Garciaparra, who will be playing for Mexico, he had an excuse to do the same with the Dominican Republic," said Martinez, referring to Rodriguez's decision to represent the United States and not the Dominican Republic.

"Now Alex must prepare for the nasty comments that will arise in the Bronx, where almost half of the citizens are Latino and purely Dominican," he said. "In fact, when Alex gets [to the Dominican Republic], it's possible that not even the reporters will be here to welcome him."

Martinez confirmed he took the winter break to marry Carolina Cruz, a Dominican who worked for ESPN, but denied to comment about her private affairs. When he was asked whether he'd like to have his plaque marked with the Boston Red Sox in the Hall of Fame, Martinez said that's something he has to think about.

"I've got to see what happens in the next few years with the Mets. Actually I'm grateful to Boston, but also to New York," said Martinez, who confessed he hasn't worn the commemorative ring from the Red Sox's triumph in the World Series two years ago.

[metsmarathon]

have we updated wifeywatch accordingly?

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

ScarletKnight41 wrote: Pedro's Toe Problems Caused By Irregular Movement

Maybe he should take fiber supplements.

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez wears a new shoe which has been specially designed to help alleviate pain from his toe. Martinez wore the shoe as he took part in spring training Saturday Feb. 18, 2006 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
(AP Photo/Rick Silva)

[Frayed Knot]

I think this whole shoe project is going to give rise to a new Nike slogan:

Just RE-Do It!

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

]New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez checks his specially designed shoe as he throws long toss during baseball spring training in Port St. Lucie Fla., Wednesday Feb. 22, 2006.

[metirish]

] More progress for Pedro THE ASSOCIATED PRESS March 8, 2006, 2:33 PM EST PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez threw his longest bullpen of the spring Wednesday and appears ready to face batters soon. Martinez threw 62 pitches, nearly double his previous high of 34 this year. He removed the two gel pads from his right shoe between his warmup and bullpen session, stating it would help him better understand how his right big toe feels. "It was a really good day," Martinez said. "I felt a little bit uncomfortable but nothing to stop what I'm doing." He worked on location and breaking balls more than he has in his past spring bullpens and felt encouraged. "I could get into a game right now and throw a strike," he said. "but I want to face batters in a bullpen first ... I feel better. To me, it's not an issue whether I pitch opening day or second day." Martinez's right big toe hurts due to the repeated motion of his followthrough. He stopped twice to address the surface of the practice mound with pitching coach Rick Peterson and chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, and groundskeepers used a large tractor and tiller to break up the sun-baked clay. After Martinez threw his last pitch, Wilpon met with more than half a dozen groundskeepers, including head groundskeeper Tommy Bowes. The group got to work smoothing down the six practice mounds. "The mounds need some work," Wilpon said.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I think he needs specially designed pants.

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

I hope he doesn't need a specially designed mound.

They'll do whatever they can at Shea, but the groundskeepers on the road may not be so accomodating.

[seawolf17]

Can we find a toe donor somewhere?

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

He can have mine!

[Guest Edgy DC]

Can I breathe now?

[metirish]

Yes

] "Everything clicked right away," Martinez said. "I was really shocked at how good of command I had, adding and taking off velocity at this stage. It was great."

]I was a little pumped up because I really wanted to get out there, get it out of the way and get back to my normal routine, and hopefully be part of the team once we start," Martinez said. "It was a big load off my shoulders."