Beltran Out "8 to 12 weeks"

[bmfc1]

Cancel your plans. Cerrone says to stay tuned for news.

1st, he tweeted: You might want to keep a close eye on MetsBlog.com tonight, as things are about to get interesting.

The speculation was on B. Molina but that's expected so it must be something else.

But then injury expert Will Carroll tweeted: Big news pending for Mets. Doesn't sound good.

Edited January 13, 2010 by Guest

[metsmarathon]

"not good" probably means molina. at least it pretty much does for me...

[bmfc1]

I'm hoping that the bad news is limited to "Castillo will be the 2B next year."

[Valadius]

If it's bad news, it's probably Santana.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Or Beltran. With the knees.

Good gravy, this is fun, innit?

[bmfc1]

SI.com:

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran underwent minor knee surgery Wednesday, sources connected to the Mets told SI.com.

Beltran will need 8-12 weeks of rehab and is expected to be recovered at or around Opening Day. The Mets begin the season at home vs. the Marlins on April 5.

Beltran missed significant time last season because of a bone bruise behind the right knee cap.

[Guest Kong76]

Is there really such a thing as minor knee surgery for people
with knee problems?

[Guest themetfairy]

They couldn't have discovered this problem months ago?

[bmfc1]

The Mets issued the following press release a few moments ago:

�Carlos Beltran had worsening of osteoarthritis of the right knee during the offseason. He had not been experiencing pain following the conclusion of the season and into his early offseason conditioning. The symptoms returned to the point where pre-spring training conditioning became too painful. He elected to undergo arthroscopic clean out of the arthritic area of his knee by Beltran�s personal physician Dr. Richard Steadman today in Colorado. He is anticipated to return to baseball activities in 12 weeks.

[Valadius]

Here's my question - when did Carlos Beltran take the time to find a personal physician in Colorado?

[metsmarathon]

"J. Richard Steadman, M.D. is a specialist knee surgeon, practising in Vail, Colorado and a Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He is best known medically for his work in the area of Microfracture surgery, and publicly for treating injured sports stars from around the world."

[metsmarathon]

so, uh... lets bring back endy...

[Guest Kong76]

The internet is lighting up all over, I didn't actually check, but
I can sense it. Osteoarthritis, cheap-ass Mets.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Steadman's cool. He sometimes takes jerseys and other memorobilia in lieu of payment.



Apparently, in a pinch, he'll take gold records. Who knew L'il Jon had knee problems?

[Guest Edgy DC]

so, uh... lets bring back endy...[/quote:kvkgdn7l]

The main problem is that he's no good to the Mets if his legs aren't clicking on opening day. He's not playing the Liga Venezueala this winter, is he?

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

OK, so Beltran's out till May. BFD.

[ashie62]

Beltrans might be out for good..Unauthorized surgery and mets attempting to void beltrans entire contract

Another year of this?

[ashie62]

So, the Mets are blaming the permanent damage on Beltran's knee to unauthorized surgery performed by Beltrans personal Dr.

The Mets may attempt to pro-rate or void Beltran's entire contract. That would likely end Beltran's career as a Met

OK,,its' official, Citified is built on an Indian burial ground

[ashie62]

Sherman-Beltran out minimum of 4 months

[metirish]

With all the bitching that's goes on about the Mets doctors , real or imagined I have no problem with Beltran using his own doctor.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Wait! What happened to minor surgery, knee getting scoped?

Edited January 13, 2010 by Guest

[Guest Edgy DC]

That's Joel Sherman Ashie seems to be trying to summarize:

#Mets are definitely claiming Beltran procedure done without their blessing, and are threatening some form of action 41 minutes ago from web nyp_joelsherman Joel Sherman

[Guest Edgy DC]

Mets statement

�Carlos Beltran had worsening of osteoarthritis of the right knee during the offseason. He had not been experiencing pain following the conclusion of the season and into his early offseason conditioning. The symptoms returned to the point where pre-spring training conditioning became too painful. He elected to undergo arthroscopic clean out of the arthritic area of his knee by Beltran�s personal physician Dr. Richard Steadman today in Colorado. He is anticipated to return to baseball activities in 12 weeks.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Do we install Angel Pagan as the temporary centerfielder, or do we assume that he's not coming back and get a centerfielder who can take over for good, and keep Pagan as the fourth guy?

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Kevin Burkhardt seconds Sherman's inklings, via Twitter and on-air report.

[ashie62]

Sorry for the confusion..

Internet aflame..Mets looking for full-time OF

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Hey-- Bay used to play CF!

With the slow trickle of Haiti news, today's already been bruising. This is just the fucking cherry.

[batmagadanleadoff]

From last June:

Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:53 am EDT Mets' Beltran to see specialist, career in jeopardy? By Joe Zedalis The New York Mets confirmed Monday that outfielder Carlos Beltran(notes) was in Vail, Colo., for a second opinion on his ailing right knee, this one from noted orthopedic surgeon and microfracture surgery specialist Dr. Richard Steadman, according to a report in the New York Post. According to the Post, the serious aspect of for Beltran is that if microfracture surgery is necessary it would sideline him for the end of the season and potentially jeopardize his career. Beltran, 32, already has had arthroscopic surgery on both knees, doing so after the 2007 season. Steadman, who runs the clinic where Alex Rodriguez's(notes) hip surgery was performed this year, devised microfracture surgery in the 1990s to mimic missing cartilage in the patient's knee. The surgery, which involves drilling small holes so that blood and marrow clot to form a cartilage-like buffer between bones, has been done on numerous pro athletes. Beltran was steered to Steadman for a second opinion by his agent, Scott Boras, with no backlash from the Mets after the initial diagnosis by Dr. David Altchek of the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Mets-Beltran-to-see-specialist-career-in-jeopa?urn=mlb,173718

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Meet the new season. Same as the old season.


Dammit.

[batmagadanleadoff]

More from last Summer:

It's never a good sign when you're batting leadoff in this column two weeks in a row. Unfortunately, such is the case for Carlos Beltran, who has been on the DL for more than a week now and does not appear to be coming off anytime soon. Last week in this space, we outlined the injury Beltran was dealing with and speculated that his time away would be extended beyond 15 days. Indeed, that appears to be the case. Beltran made a trek to Vail, Colo., this week to get a second opinion from Dr. Richard Steadman. The choice of Steadman as consultant raised some eyebrows, since his expertise is associated with microfracture surgery, a procedure that he helped pioneer. Although Beltran's agent, Scott Boras, claimed that seeking out Steadman simply represented seeking an independent opinion, you don't take your Ferrari to a Rolls-Royce dealer, even if the latter is accustomed to dealing with high-end automobiles. The Ferrari engine is entrusted to an expert in Ferraris. Beltran is dealing with a bone bruise, an injury often associated with cartilage damage. Microfracture procedures are performed to address cartilage defects. Evaluating cartilage injuries is a critical component of determining when microfracture surgery is indicated. It does not appear to be a coincidence that an athlete with a worsening bone bruise would seek an opinion from another orthopedist well versed in cartilage injuries, especially within the knee. (It should be noted that Mets team physician Dr. David Altchek is very experienced in managing cartilage injuries as well.) The good news? Steadman supported Beltran's original diagnosis of a bone bruise and recommended continued rest and rehabilitation. No microfracture surgery for Beltran (at least not now), which would have effectively ended his season. So why the cause for concern? It's the uncertainty around the resolution of Beltran's condition. How well will Beltran heal, and how long will it take? Just because he's not headed for the operating room doesn't mean we can be certain that he will recover to such a degree that he can play consistently and effectively this year. Although many bone bruises do heal with time and rest, it is not an absolute. The timetable can vary and in a situation like Beltran's, in which the condition has recently worsened, it becomes less predictable. Consider also that Beltran had arthroscopic surgery on both knees in 2007. Beltran underwent debridement of both patellar tendons, the large tendons that cross the kneecap and anchor the quadriceps muscle to the tibia (shinbone). While the two conditions could be independent, it is also possible that some of the biomechanical features of Beltran's knees that led to patellar tendon problems are at work here. The plan now is to keep Beltran moving at a gradual pace, with a target of returning at some point after the All-Star break. Fantasy owners need to bear in mind that this is primarily a symptom-based rehab progression, meaning Beltran's activity will largely be determined by how he feels (although subsequent imaging studies can also provide information as to how the bone bruise itself is progressing). The key for the Mets will be whether Beltran's symptoms can decrease enough and whether enough healing can occur to allow him to return successfully this season. If so, the team may still need to re-evaluate Beltran's status at the end of the season to determine what, if any, steps to take next.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4299946&name=bell_stephania