Chien-Ming Wang doesn't need surgery, but could miss 2-to-3 months

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Breaking News: Wang out 2-3 Months
Published 6/16/2008 by Mantlemurcer (noreply@blogger.com) at My Pinstripes
That according to the NY Daily News citing a source familiar with the test results. Wang was examined Monday at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Medical Center by Stuart Hershon, the Yankees' team physician, Dr. Jason Greisberg, a foot and ankle specialist, the Yankees said. According to a statement released by the team, "Imaging studies revealed a mid-foot sprain of the Lisfranc ligament of the right foot and a partial tear of the peroneal longus tendon of the right foot." Wang will be on crutches and wear ...

Sprain + Partial tear = Trouble
Published 6/16/2008 by D&A at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
The Yankees released a statement saying Wang will be "on crutches and wear a protective boot for a minimum of six weeks." The injury to Wang's right foot is described as a sprain of the Lisfranc ligament and a partially torn tendon. While Anthony McCarron says surgery won't be necessary, Pete Abraham thinks this news is a lot worse than the Yanks are making it sound. He figures after the boot comes off, Wang would need at least four weeks to get his arm back into pitching shape. That pushes his earliest possible return date back to Aug. 25. We're ...