Boston Red Sox Carl Crawford out of action after surgery – MLB News
It looks like the Boston Red Sox will be without the services of their star player Carl Crawford for a few weeks beyond their Opening Day game scheduled for April 5. Crawford underwent surgery on his wrist and he will miss Spring Training and quite possibly
a few games into the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine is showing concern as a definite timeline has not yet been established on when exactly Crawford will return to action. Only after the team’s trainers get a good look at the situation can a date be determined for his return.
“When he’s ready and he’s healed, he’s going to be a welcome addition to our team,” Valentine said. “Whenever that is. The more I’ve looked at Carl on film and tried to evaluate the whole thing, he’s really special. We really need him. But if it’s later,
then that’s when it will be.”
Crawford had been troubled by his wrist for the past few months and he finally decided to have surgery in January to fix the issue. It is unfortunate that Crawford will miss Spring Training as he heals from his recent surgery. The team has not shown any
real signs of panic, as there is still time before the start of the 2012 regular season. Boston will be looking to put in a decent effort during Spring Training to get their team ready for the arduous regular season.
The Red Sox understand the importance Crawford has in the team, as he is a key player capable of turning a game at the drop of a dime. However, the team will need Crawford to be fully fit for the 2012 regular season and are going to have to be patient with
his return.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Carl’s a few weeks into the season before he’s really ready to go,” Valentine said yesterday. “I wouldn’t be surprised, nor disappointed, if that’s what nature dictates as the healing process.”
Boston will be hoping that Crawford heals quickly as they will be looking to put in a good performance during the upcoming regular season. Crawford himself is looking eager as he began his workout sessions early this year to get into shape for Spring Training.
It will be interesting to see how long Crawford takes to heal from his wrist surgery as the team will be desperate for him to get back into the line-up. His presence in the team is crucial for the Red Sox if they are to have any chance of a successful season
this year. For the Red Sox it will be a wait and see situation as the team are hoping for Crawford’s early return to action.
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