Take a Break, Skip….for the Team’s Sake

[rickh150]

Our skip just had back surgery. Trying to be tough is one thing. Kudos. There is merit in trying to STILL be there and show these Brewers what it means to play thru it, grind, tough it out, and rub some dirt on it.

But then again.., yeah,…it became much more than simple back surgery, if there is such a thing. The meds have undoubtedly worn down dramatically from Friday and he’s gotta be in some pain. And traveling now is not welcomed. And it could be made worse if he doesn’t properly take care of himself.  Sitting out the next half month seems right and maybe shoot to join the team after the All Star break.

Moreover, did anyone see or hear from him today? I probably missed it. Like I said, Friday he could be loosy goody from operation meds.  Today is likely much different.

[Samurai Bucky]

He seriously needs to take some time off.  If he is taking a bunch of meds, that is concerning to me simply for him as a person. 

IIRC, the hip surgery is supposed to be over the All Star break.  He is a bit older than me and it took me a few days to just get up on my feet to where I was able to do something useful.  If he is going to come back sooner, they will need to keep room for his walker... 😉

[wiguy94]

13 minutes ago, Samurai Bucky said:

He seriously needs to take some time off.  If he is taking a bunch of meds, that is concerning to me simply for him as a person. 

IIRC, the hip surgery is supposed to be over the All Star break.  He is a bit older than me and it took me a few days to just get up on my feet to where I was able to do something useful.  If he is going to come back sooner, they will need to keep room for his walker... 😉

He postponed the hip surgery until after the season

[rickh150]

Being tough and being stupid is a fine line. Managing from a separate room? I think the idiot’s guide to managing talks of this.  Just take some time off, try to get closer to 100%, and trust your staff. And Arnold needs to step up here and take his dad’s car keys for a while for his own good.   Do what is right is different than what is easiest.