Boston's Lester in hospital

simple simon · #1 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 10:30 AM

Tests to determine the cause of Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester's sore back have revealed enlarged lymph nodes, the team said Thursday.

As a result, Lester was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday for further evaluation and testing, Red Sox medical director Dr. Thomas Gill said in a statement.

On Tuesday, the Red Sox had put the rookie on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 24 with a back strain. He last pitched Aug. 23 in a 5-4 win against the Angels.

ESPN.com - MLB - Boston's Lester in hospital with enlarged lymph nodes

i feel bad for these people, but gees

just put everyone on the damn DL and call it a season

mervinout · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 12:18 PM

im a big yankee fan but even i dont want to see a daily occurance of a red sox going to the hospital. This sucks to see how there season is being ended by injuries. But i guess the same could be said of how the yanks have played with large amounts of injuries. Hope this isnt to serious

MJHMarc · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 04:45 PM

I know that Hideki Matsui will be returning soon, even though he didn't look that well in batting practice. I heard that he swung off-time a lot and missed a couple of pitches. Hopefully, he will be ready for the post-season.

As for Jon Lester, it is sad that he will have to remain on the DL. I am not exactly sure about the status and duration of this injury, but it won't be short. Here is a news clipping from the Boston Herald:

Quote:

According to the Boston Herald, Jon Lester has been undergoing an array of exams in Boston for internal medical issues, including cancer.

Uh Oh! I hope he has a speedy and healthy recovery.

ThePundit · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2006, 10:25 PM

I never like to see anybody get injured. Some teams just have one of those years where everyone seems to get hurt.

EmpireWF · #5 (**permalink**) 09-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Wow, Jon Lester, reportedly, was diagnosed with lymphoma. It looks to be a form of cancer and he'll undergo treatments shortly. Thankfully, it is treatable.

Nothing but the best wishes from me to Lester and his family.

ThePundit · #6 (**permalink**) 09-02-2006, 08:30 PM

Unbelievable. Best wishes to Lester.

MJHMarc · #7 (**permalink**) 09-02-2006, 09:46 PM

Best of wishes and luck to the Lester family.

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