[Lefty Noob]

According to the Associated Press, "Randy Johnson will have season-ending back surgery and intends to be back for the Arizona Diamondbacks at spring training next year... It marks the second year in a row that the Big Unit will have an operation on his troublesome back. It will be the third back operation of his career." Johnson, 43, says he has no intention of retiring. I'm skeptical, though. Will he ever be able to pitch effectively again? Should he just hang 'em up?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

According to the Associated Press, "Randy Johnson will have season-ending back surgery and intends to be back for the Arizona Diamondbacks at spring training next year... It marks the second year in a row that the Big Unit will have an operation on his troublesome back. It will be the third back operation of his career." Johnson, 43, says he has no intention of retiring. I'm skeptical, though. Will he ever be able to pitch effectively again? Should he just hang 'em up?

It's time...why cripple yourself for life?...I am sure at his height he can threw fastballs until he is 60...but lets get real...it's time.

[simple simon]

stick a fork in him, he's done ....... or atleast, he should be

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by simple simon

stick a fork in him, he's done ....... or atleast, he should be

What?...no wishing he becomes a Red Sox next year?

[Lefty Noob]

I agree with both of you. The thing I can't figure out is, why? Why does he want to keep pushing himself to play when he's clearly physically unable to do so? The Big Unit's got nothing left to prove. He was one of the most dominating presences ever to step onto the mound. Why keep at it and risk ruining your legacy?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

What?...no wishing he becomes a Red Sox next year?

we dont have room for him ...... and Gabbard is turning out to be a very good lefty, so that spot is taken

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I agree with both of you. The thing I can't figure out is, why? Why does he want to keep pushing himself to play when he's clearly physically unable to do so? The Big Unit's got nothing left to prove. He was one of the most dominating presences ever to step onto the mound. Why keep at it and risk ruining your legacy?

Can you say "They're paying him how much to play another year ???????"

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I agree with both of you. The thing I can't figure out is, why? Why does he want to keep pushing himself to play when he's clearly physically unable to do so? The Big Unit's got nothing left to prove. He was one of the most dominating presences ever to step onto the mound. Why keep at it and risk ruining your legacy?

Brett Favre
Deion Sanders
Roger Clemens
Ricky Henderson

see a pattern here ?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by simple simon

Brett Favre
Deion Sanders
Roger Clemens
Ricky Henderson

see a pattern here ?

Yes but nothing overly positive ... just tons of money.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Yes but nothing overly positive ... just tons of money.

Cynic...some of it is good for the game...and some of these guys can still out perform some of the young guys...

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Cynic...some of it is good for the game...and some of these guys can still out perform some of the young guys...

Your key word there was "SOME". Not a lot, not several, not all ... just some. Well heckster ... I could outperform some !!!

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I agree with both of you. The thing I can't figure out is, why? Why does he want to keep pushing himself to play when he's clearly physically unable to do so? The Big Unit's got nothing left to prove. He was one of the most dominating presences ever to step onto the mound. Why keep at it and risk ruining your legacy?

I feel he is just trying to get to 300 wins. He wants to assure his spot in the HOF. I don't think he has enough left to get them.

[LSC9901]

I think there is a bigger picture for a team than just laying claim to a HOF'er. He will be in the rotation taking up a spot that could provide more needed wins to the team. Realistically it is more important to win today than to have a HOF'er 5 years down the road.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I think there is a bigger picture for a team than just laying claim to a HOF'er. He will be in the rotation taking up a spot that could provide more needed wins to the team. Realistically it is more important to win today than to have a HOF'er 5 years down the road.

Yep, LSC, that's it in a nutshell. Even if Johnson wants to come back, the D-Backs would be foolish to bring him back in 2008.