Knife for Boof

[IFallsRon]

Twins reliever Boof Bonser will have exploratory surgery on Wednesday in St. Petersburg to try to get to the bottom of why he’s having shoulder problems.

The surgery will be performed by Rays’ team physician Dr. Koco Eaton.

Bonser will miss at least several weeks because of the surgery - but even longer if he needs more than just a clean-up. Bonser reported shoulder soreness at the end of last season but an MRI revealed no structural damage. Rest didn’t help, as Bonser threw three times off a mound in January and still felt discomfort.

[RussC]

Sounds like a good time to release him.

[Windy City]

So I guess Boof goes Poof!?

[Get-em-good]

Looks like Humber gets a roster spot.

[bassNspear]

thats to bad. Now we have to find another pitcher that can get it done!

[jigging-matt]

Going to hurt the bullpen. I think Boof was due for a good year in the pen. He would start the season there and know his job.

[Barony]

Trying to think of my favorite Boof moment, and I can't. I don't think it's his shoulder that's sore but his neck from snapping it around watching the ball leave the yard all the time. He can come throw BP for my 15 year olds this summer.

[Get-em-good]

Boof was a stud the second half of the 06 season. He was our #2 starter behind Johan. If he could regain that form, he'd be fine. Seems to me he was more aggressive going after hitters then and would finish the off with that great curve ball he has. Maybe the shoulder had something to do with it? That pitch(curve) sure seemed to have a sharper break to it in 06 than it has recently.

[Scott K]

Quote:

Boof Bonser was found to have tears in his labrum and rotator cuff during surgery on Wednesday.

He's almost certainly done for the season. Bonser was shaping up as a potential setup man, so it's a big loss to a team already without Pat Neshek. Juan Cruz was looking like a potential luxury for the Twins, but now there's a real need for him.

[zamboni]

Anyone else predict one year off and he will put on about 40 lbs?

[Drewski]

Bye Bye Boof!

[soldoncass]

I haven't given up on Boof yet. After his shoulder heals, he could be a great set-up man with his stuff. He should get some POP back in his fastball when he is healthy again. Patience....