castrovince.mlblogs.com - 10/15/2009
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Matt LaPorta limped his way through the final weeks of the 2009 season because of a lingering left hip issue. But while the Indians had said rest would be good for what was ailing LaPorta, it turns out surgery was...
cleveland.com - 10/15/2009
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cleveland.com —
Rookie Matt LaPorta, one of the few reasons
still left to watch the Indians, didn't play Wednesday...
because of a sore left hip. He injured it try ing to score from second base Tuesday on Trevor Crowe's sin gle to left field in a 3-1 loss to De troit. ...
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Cleveland Indians' Matt LaPorta kept off field with sore ...
waitingfornextyear.com - 10/14/2009
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waitingfornextyear.com —
The Tribe offseason has gotten off to a
banner start. First, top managerial John Farrell announced he...
was taking his name out of consideration for the Tribe job, and now this. Up and coming OF/1B Matt LaPorta underwent not one, but two different surgeries in Vail, Colorado yesterday. The first ...
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Tribe News: LaPorta Goes Under the Knife
mlb.mlb.com - 10/14/2009
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mlb.mlb.com —
Indians first baseman/outfielder Matt LaPorta underwent arthroscopic surgery
to his left hip on Tuesday and will likely...
need 4-6 months to completely recover from the procedure.
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LaPorta undergoes surgery on left hip
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Whittling Down the Candidates
The Tribe Daily —
... It looks like they've got an interest in Yusei Kikuchi.. I'd rather just call him Keith. If we sign him, that's what he'll be called. But look he's comparable to the Tazawa kid the Red Sox signed last year. He's young and expected to go number one overall in the Japanese draft, however could ask teams not to draft him so he can pursue a MLB contract. So there's that. I've never heard of the kid until now. So this is a bit of a surprise. Finally.. Matt LaPorta undergoes surgery and is going to need 4-6 months to recover. For those of you who can ...
Thursday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball —
... Meanwhile, Matt LaPorta will be behind schedule in spring training in February after having surgery yesterday on his left hip and big toe. His rehab is expected to take 4-6 months. ...
Tomahawks Coming from Gray Clouds
The DiaTribe —
... Far from a “meh” reaction is my astonishment to the news that Matt LaPorta underwent surgery on his hip and (less importantly) his big toe, meaning that he’s likely to miss the start of Spring Training, with AC even putting the atrocious thought that “his situation might be comparable to that of Travis Hafner this year” to let the water out of my perpetually half-full glass. ...
Indians: Tomahawks Coming From Gray Clouds
Ohio Sports Report —
... Do the names of Bob Brenly (who may or may not be interested in leaving the Cubs' broadcast booth and has said in the past that he probably wouldn't take a job with a rebuilding team but that "things can change") or Clint Hurdle or Bobby Valentine or Tony Pena REALLY get you that much more excited about the outlook for the 2010 season? Maybe they do for you, but the "meh" factor is rising for me... __________ [image] Far from a "meh" reaction is my astonishment to the news that Matt LaPorta underwent surgery on his hip and (less importantly) his big toe , meaning that he's ...
Round 'em Up: Thursday 10.22.09
Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew —
... Former Brewers' prospect Matt LaPorta had surgery on his left hip and big toe. The slugger had a tough end to the regular season, limping in despite a call-up to the big leagues. ...
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LaPorta Has Hip and Toe Surgery
indiansconfidential.com 10/14/2009 — The Cleveland Indians today announced INF/OF MATT LaPORTA underwent a pair of procedures yesterday in Vail, Colorado to his left hip and left great (big) toe.
The arthroscopic hip surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon, who performed a debridement of a bony impingement in the joint. The ...
LaPorta to Rehab for Several Months
deepleftfield.com 10/15/2009 — After playing the final games of the season favoring an aching left hip and a hyperextended left toe, Matt LaPorta is finally good to go…well, sort of. LaPorta had surgery in Vail, Colorado on Tuesday to patch up the two issues, but will need between four and six months to ...
Matt LaPorta out 4-6 months following hip surgery
bases.nbcsports.com 10/23/2009 — Things apparently aren't going to be easy for Matt LaPorta in Cleveland. Despite being one of the best hitting prospects in baseball and more or less MLB-ready at the age of 24, LaPorta began this season at Triple-A, played sparingly...
Two Indians Have Offseason Surgery
indiansconfidential.com 10/8/2009 — The Cleveland Indians today announced two players from the club’s Major League roster underwent surgical procedures yesterday at the Cleveland Clinic Sports Center.
RHP CHRIS PEREZ underwent left ankle surgery yesterday to remove a loose bone from the back of his ankle and a cyst on the ...
Contrasting Marte and LaPorta
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/8/2009 —
Matt LaPorta is considered to be the key player received in the Sabathia
trade. He is assured of starting
next year for the Indians at First Base or in Left Field.
Has Andy Marte’s future with the Tribe passed? The Indians
are not sure what to do with him. He can play both ...
MacDougal undergoes hip surgery
mlb.mlb.com 10/14/2009 — Nationals closer Mike MacDougal had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on Tuesday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo.
Johnson feeling 'great' after surgery
mlb.mlb.com 10/20/2009 — Last week's surgery on his right hip went so well that Mariners catcher Rob Johnson is looking forward to having the same procedure done on his left hip.
Farrell out as candidate for Indians job —
Boston.com -- Baseball News 10/14/2009
Cross Boston pitching coach John Farrell off Cleveland's managerial wish list. Farrell tells The Plain Dealer for a story on its Web site that it was an honor to be considered for the job but he feels he has to fulfill his commitment to the Red Sox.
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