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April 15, 2008

Posada To Take Cortisone Shot?

Via George King:

Jorge Posada is mulling the pros and cons of getting a cortisone shot in his ailing right shoulder.

"It's 50/50 it would work because of where the problem is," Posada told The Post during batting practice last night at Tropicana Field. "Where the problem is isn't where the shot would go, so it's 50/50. I am considering it."

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I believe, back in 1989, former pitcher Don Robinson claimed that he had somewhere around 150 to 200 cortisone shots during his career. And, the practice of getting these shots goes way back in baseball. (Call it a PED with an Rx.)

So, I can see why Jorge is mulling it - as it's pretty much S.O.P. for situations like his, when it comes to the game. Fifty-fifty odds? Yeah, I can see Posada going for the shot, for sure...as it could help.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at April 15, 2008 10:09 AM

Comments

Cortisone shots helped me avoid shoulder surgery a few years ago (along with exercise), although I never had to attempt to throw runners out at 2B.

Posted by: Rich [TypeKey Profile Page] at April 15, 2008 02:04 PM