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I don't get that. There's nothing conclusive here, just insights into the more subtle nuances of Papelbon's first spring outing. Just a running dialoge, commentaries and observations that's all. It goes with out saying its early, but its still fun.

Whats about "Paps" as a nickname. Now that's gotta go.

Recently, (two days ago), Dr. Thomas Gill addressed this issue publicly. He said it was not only the right decision, but it was also the only sound decision. So why continue to discuss it any further?

Does anyone think for a second the condition will change or some how improve? It wont. It can't, it is part of his unique physical structure. It is not uncommon either, it is widely believed that the shoulder can be supported and enhanced with regular strength rebuilding exercises. That is what he is to do on his four days rest. This is why the decision was made. With regular maintenance, he should be able to continue his career. With the other option beingOr not!!!!

There are no guarantees on this approach either but Jonathan Paplebon has a potentialy ace type pitching future ahead of him. Knowing all this, does any one really believe the diagnosis should simply be ignored just to win this year?

It was just last year I was sitting in Phillys new Liberty Park, (saw Becket hit his homerun). Before the game, they had the Preakness on the Jumbotron. Being a horse guy, and less of a race fan I watched as 'Barbero' punched through the gate prematurely and every trainer and vet watching knew what to do next, but sound judgment wasnt on the race card that May afternoon. I am afraid common sense went out the window that day too.

What did happen next was that collectively, responsible professionals put their heads down. I remember screaming aloud as BARBERO was being walked back into the chute. My wife a knowledgeable horse person, knowing full well why I was going nuts in the stands, but still telling me to calm down. HEY!!!!, I shouted to no one, WHADDA YA DOIN? WAIT!!! YOU CANT PUT HIM BACK IN. The Philly fans were all yelling at me to shut-up and stop jinxing the race. Soon the bell rang, I looked down. I could not watch. As things unfolded, the people who where yelling at me 30 seconds ago now just looked at me, mouths open. To this day I get a lump in my throat knowing just how easily all of that could have be avoided. Winning at all costs is not winning.

Dr Gill insinuated the other day that it was out of the question to pursue Jonathan Pabelbon as a closer without continued physical risk. If you are Paplebon do you risk your future this way? If doctors say, Do not use him this way., and you, and your team knowingly forgo that diagnosis, I have to ask, whos dumber, the FO, the media, the fans, or Jonathan Papelbon?

If Papelbons shoulder does pop while he is closing, I am not saying he is going to have to be taken out and shot, buthe just might want you to.