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Lilly optimistic after surgery on shoulder
The Cubs' effort to rebound from a disappointing 2009 season already took its first hit this week when their best pitcher from last season underwent arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder.
Cubs' Lilly has shoulder surgery
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Cubs' Lilly will miss start of season
chicagotribune.com — Left-hander has surgery because shoulder wasn't getting better > Ted Lilly will miss the start of the... 2010 season after undergoing arthroscopic shoulder ... (more) Cubs' Lilly will miss start of season
Lilly has no regrets over waiting for surgery
dailyherald.com — Ted Lilly said he hoped to avoid surgery, but that his left shoulder wasn't getting any better... with rest. So Lilly, who emerged as the ace of the Cubs pitching staff this season, gave in and underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday. Both Lilly and the ... (more) Lilly has no regrets over waiting for surgery
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Actually, Ted Lilly Might Not Start Throwing Until March
Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary — ... ”It was something I didn’t want to do,” he said. ”But after a month [following the season] it still wasn’t getting better, and I started having thoughts of going into the season trying to battle through shoulder problems all year, and I didn’t want to do that. I thought if I get it taken care of now and get it behind me, I’d be all right.” CHICAGO SUN-TIMES. ...

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