I am worried about Francisco Cervelli

by Cbeck3 on Sep 13, 2011 5:45 PM EDT

Cervelli is back in Ny with what must be called another serious concussion. As you remember this is a repeating problem with Francisco. We are now aware that these concusions are a serious threat to the long term well being of anyone who has them repeatedly. There is a well respected theory that what killed Lou Gehrig might not have been ALS but might have been concussions. Years ago I was a big fan of boxing and football. I have sworn off both sports because I do not want to participate in the gamble participants of those sports take with their future. Baseball is not as bad, but catchers are exposed to more concussions than other players. So, this note to Francisco. Get well and make good decisions about whether to keep playing baseball. Your life is more important than playing the game. We wish you well.

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I agree. Thankfully we have a back-up catcher in Montero, but that's not what im concerned about. Feel Better Cisco!

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by BrettGardnerLF on Sep 13, 2011 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

Im worried about his long term playing prospects

morneau tapped his head against someones knee and was still feeling it early this year. Cervelli’s stemed from getting run over in a bad collision. Very Worried because he was a much needed spark every 5 or so days.

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by SLAUGHTERHOUSE on Sep 13, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

also his well being in general

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by SLAUGHTERHOUSE on Sep 13, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

All I can say is I hope Cervelli truly doesn’t play until he is fully capable to. Don’t know if that’ll ever happen, but if it doesn’t, he shouldn’t play.

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by Brandon C. on Sep 13, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

And we may actually see both Montero and Romine on the playoff roster if Cervelli isn’t ready. If Montero is taken, I assume they’d want him to DH some, which means they’d need another backup catcher. Romine being more sure-handed defensively fits the bill.

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Sep 13, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Cervelli has played some third in the majors just for practice, but the reality is his main reason for being on any roster is because of his defense at catcher (or perceived defense at catcher)

He doesn’t have a career elsewhere.

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by Brandon C. on Sep 14, 2011 10:19 AM EDT reply actions