LowerCaseRepublican Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Rusch's back apparently tightened up on him after his start on Friday. The left-hander, who is 2-7 with a 7.80 ERA in 15 games, including eight starts, said the problem was minor. "It's better to take a little more time, especially because we're in a bind for pitching," Rusch said Sunday. "I think it'll be beneficial rather than try to do something in a short period of time, which would leave us short on the mound." Cubs manager Dusty Baker said Rusch has been battling back spasms for a while. "It's something that kind of nags you but doesn't really hurt," Baker said. "You're trying to be a man about things and you don't want to complain about things that could be minor in some people's eyes. It's been bothering him for a while. It could happen on a bad bed on the road, a pitch. When it comes to back stuff, I don't think anybody's figured out why or how." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 They need to send his ass to fat camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 02:33 PM) Rusch's back apparently tightened up on him after his start on Friday. The left-hander, who is 2-7 with a 7.80 ERA in 15 games, including eight starts, said the problem was minor. "It's better to take a little more time, especially because we're in a bind for pitching," Rusch said Sunday. "I think it'll be beneficial rather than try to do something in a short period of time, which would leave us short on the mound." Cubs manager Dusty Baker said Rusch has been battling back spasms for a while. "It's something that kind of nags you but doesn't really hurt," Baker said. "You're trying to be a man about things and you don't want to complain about things that could be minor in some people's eyes. It's been bothering him for a while. It could happen on a bad bed on the road, a pitch. When it comes to back stuff, I don't think anybody's figured out why or how." I would say that Prior was gonna loan him his throwing towel but I think he's gonna be needing it again here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 ^^^ LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 you would think his neck would hurt too watching all those dingers he gives up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE(lord chas @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 04:43 PM) you would think his neck would hurt too watching all those dingers he gives up QUALITY!! LMFAO!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Great! The Cubs should have him back right around the time Mark Prior hits the DL again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE(lord chas @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 04:43 PM) you would think his neck would hurt too watching all those dingers he gives up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Shame on all of you. Laughing at a man when he is down... Judging by the way he has pitched, his back has been hurting him for ten or fifteen years now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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