Monday, May 05, 2008

May 5 -- ELBOWED OUT?

PHOENIX -- Just got finished writing this for The Paper, but I want to post it here, too. Scott Mathieson's string of tough luck seemingly won't stop. Mathieson, a hard-throwing 24-year-old right-hander, could be headed for his third elbow surgery in less than three years. He felt tightness in his elbow two weeks ago while long-tossing, and after being examined separately by noted orthopedic surgeons Dr. Lew Yocum and Dr. James Andrews, those doctors are going to meet with Phillies physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti to discuss a course of action.

Assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said the Phillies hope to have a verdict by Wednesday, but he said another surgery is "a possibility."

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