Gororon out for a year

MINAS MORGUL - Prospect pitcher Foiran Gororon was devastated as the team doctor opened the results of his MRI (Magical Resonating Imagery) performed immediately after the game.

"I'm sorry, but I will have to keep you off the field for at least 12 months." Dr. Greenthumb spoke.

"What?! You're an awesome doc! You can do better than that, can't you?" Gororon pleaded.

"I'm sorry. The one area I am not knowledgeable in is the back...and that is where your injury is originating. The spasms are from torn back muscles. We had hoped the pain was a sign of injury elsewhere, but the MRI confirmed our fears."

Gororon stared at the ceiling, trying to make sense of what he's been told. Dr. Greenthumb left the test results on a table next to Gororon's bed and quietly left the room, leaving the pitcher to his thoughts.

Gororon was on the fast track for a September call-up at the very least. He's been excellent for Nurn all season and will end up with a 10-7 record with a 3.13 ERA. He is second in Class AAA in strikeouts with 173.

"It's a sad day. He was working so hard and even started exceeding the scouts' expectations. Then this happens. We sure have been keeping our doctor busy this year, unfortunately." K.L. spoke. "If there's one person I want NOT earning his keep, it's the doc because that means we are healthy. Not this year."

Posted at September 28, 2007 08:34 AM | more from Minas Morgul