(Photo by Getty Images. Cristian Guzman's bunions are killing him. And his shoulder is killing him. And Ian Desmond is killing him.)
First, his bunions. Then, Ian Desmond.
Now, his shoulder (again).
Crisitian Guzman's chances of being the Nats' starting shortstop in 2010 have taken another hit, with news breaking that he'll have arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder today. Guz should probably start getting really comfortable with the idea of taking up residence at second base next year. Via Nationals dot com:
Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman will have his right shoulder scoped on Thursday. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Wiemi Douoguih at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Best wishes to Guz for a speedy recovery. We'll send balloons!
In addition, Nats top catching prospect Derek Norris broke the hamate bone in his left hand in the instructional league; he'll have surgery in Baltimore today. (We'll send balloons!) Washington Times' Mark Zuckerman reminds us that this is a fairly routine surgery; but that it's a real drag in this case for another reason. Zuckerman's words (via Chatter, 10/7/2009)
The procedure may be routine, but it will sideline Norris for at least two months. So that means he won't be able to play in the Arizona Fall League as planned. This won't really hinder his overall development; the guy remains several years from reaching the majors. But it will prevent him from catching Stephen Strasburg this fall, something the organization would have liked.
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