Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Big blow to playoff hopes

Matt Belisle
(AP) - Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Belisle is done for the season after having surgery on his right knee.

Belisle had a torn ligament repaired on Tuesday, his second major injury of the season. Belisle competed for the final spot in the rotation during spring training, but developed a sore forearm that sidelined him until mid-April.

Belisle made six starts for the Reds and went 1-4 with a 7.28 earned run average. The Reds sent him to Triple-A Louisville in May to turn him back into a reliever, a role he had earlier in his career. He never made it back to the big leagues.

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4 Comments :

Blogger Dan said...

Man, I've been rooting for Belisle. I hope he does make it someday. He's had a rough year.

Maybe I started rooted for him after seeing his autograph line at Redsfest. Not too many folks in it. Kinda felt bad for him.

August 19, 2008 4:51 PM  
Blogger Mike_R said...

Big Blow For Playoff Hopes is the best headline ever.

August 19, 2008 10:46 PM  
Blogger Mike_R said...

TO Playoff Hopes...i need a copy editor

August 19, 2008 10:47 PM  
Blogger Ronson said...

If the past is any indication, Belisle will be just fine. He'll get traded to the Phillies in the off season and go 18-5 next year.

August 20, 2008 1:01 PM  

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