Yanks' Rivera has surgery, can throw in 3 months
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OK, You Can Exhale Now
Published 10/7/2008 by Steve Lombardi at WasWatching.com
Via the AP -
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera had surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder and is expected to resume throwing in three months, a month ahead of spring training.
New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek operated at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Altchek also operated on catcher Jorge Posada’s shoulder last summer.
Altchek shaved a calcified joint on the top of Rivera’s shoulder.
Yeah, I know, it was somewhat of a minor procedure. But, as Archie Bunker once told Mike Stivic, about ...
Speed Read: Eli’s Space Condo Could Beat Rams
Published 10/8/2008 by secho at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... Now for your Wednesday surgery round-up! Mariano Rivera had a calcified joint shaved in his shoulder. The shavings will be packed in a Pringles can and auctioned on eBay. He should be able to throw again in three months, and is expected to not have lasting effects. Meanwhile, Omar Vizquel ...

