Lowry Done?
Per Baggs Mercury article
"Lowry's career with Giants might be over"
Pitcher to undergo rib-removal surgery.
Good luck, Noah.
We didn't have enough time with you.
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Always looked forward to his starts
now I look forward to him getting healthy, period, baseball or no. Hopefully he can recover and return on an ML deal one of these springs.
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by natteringnabob on May 18, 2009 10:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*waves * goodbye.
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by WalrusMan on May 18, 2009 10:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lowry, I loved you as a player, get well soon
but maybe consider never throwing a ball again. If you want to play catch with the kids, learn to throw right handed (a la Kung Fu Panda). This nerve business is scary, and seem to have spread up his arm to his core. Take your millions and go home. (unless every doctor in the world says you should be okay and I am after all not a doctor or really familiar with Lowry’s condition.)
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Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on May 18, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rib-removal sounds awful. Good luck. =\
by SeeingStars on May 18, 2009 10:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there some reason why they couldn’t resign him after they waive the option? It reads like he’s gone but Noah’s always been a solid guy, I could see him taking the minimum to stay with the Giants and make good. It’s good news that Bonderman and Rogers had the successfully and came back, maybe there’s a chance for Noah.
by AngelWillSaveUs on May 18, 2009 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that was still a heck of a first win...
and this will go down as one of my favorite Giants memories:
by sayheybk on May 18, 2009 10:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That game in 04 was incredible.
Oh Noah. At least we’ll always have Pedro Feliz, catcher.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 18, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i always imagined the dialogue in this photo going:
Barry: “Yeah, that over there’s called ‘right field.’”
Noah: “Wait…even though it’s on my left?”
Ort:
Barry: “Aww man…now I’M all messed up…”
by sayheybk on May 18, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did Ort say?
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by WalrusMan on May 19, 2009 4:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wasn’t allowed to talk.
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 19, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
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by Natto on May 19, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell is that guy on the left?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 18, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate who?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 19, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game, that was pretty awesome
by FluLikeSymptoms on May 18, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was as well. It was classic when Renel announced the defensive changes.
by deuce deuce on May 18, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It didn’t end too awesome though.
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by Natto on May 19, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was great. Too bad he didn’t get a ball to catch.
by kimmyg on May 19, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who’s that dude on Barry’s left?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on May 19, 2009 4:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure he was shopped into the photo.
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by EliminateMe on May 19, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mjollnir?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on May 19, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get well soon Noah, you were a good Giant.
His first win is one that I will always remember. One of my favorite nights at the yard. Would love to see him back on a minor league deal.
Seriously, has anyone seen my adopted brother?
by j14 on May 19, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably one of the best games I was ever at -- despite the loss.
I still gotta hold on to a little hope that he’ll be back. So much potential. Baseball or not though, I hope his recovery goes well.
by curtman02 on May 20, 2009 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me sad. Good luck to you Noah, I hope it all comes out well for you.
by scout6 on May 18, 2009 10:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
this.
You said it better so I will just second it.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on May 19, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The small part of myself that was still in love with him weeps. I hope he comes out on the other side of this healthy. Screw being able to throw a baseball. Just get better and go from there.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 18, 2009 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
;(
This is so sad. Your fangirls will be rooting for you to return to the mound, Noah!
by kimmyg on May 19, 2009 12:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, it really sucks that he likely won’t be able to end his career on his own terms. I’m glad I got to see his first win though. Good times.
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by Natto on May 19, 2009 12:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
by oldjacket on May 19, 2009 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Here’s to the hope that he just gets healthy again.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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by baetown415 on May 19, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my favorites. This latest news is no surprise – folks here have been saying it’ll be a miracle if he ever pitches again for over a year – but it’s still sad.
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by jcb9 on May 19, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on May 19, 2009 6:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
where do we get a basket of porn?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 19, 2009 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/after careful consideration, decides not to GIS for this
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 19, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A homemade basket of porn shows that you care.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 19, 2009 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does a basket of homemade porn say?
by chilibean_3 on May 19, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a touching tribute to the one you love
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 19, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking more along the lines of Cheerwine
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on May 19, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am more thoughtful than that...
this here, is a diet soda gift basket
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on May 19, 2009 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh…
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by WalrusMan on May 19, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I chose “0 Innings” on Grant’s Lowry pre-season poll.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 19, 2009 8:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If ever a millionaire athlete deserved our sympathy and best wishes, Noah Lowry does. Good luck, dude.
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by Kitspool on May 19, 2009 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
:(
I remeber This Game Where a young and untested Lowry beat Pedro Martinez.
It wasn’t even an especially great performance – but Pedro was pretty good that year. It was my first Lowry experience.
by FairweatherFan on May 19, 2009 9:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game too. It started a great string of wins for Noah.
Got married at the ballpark and wore Noah’s number doing so!
Regardless of what happens, he will always be a Giant!!!
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on May 19, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first Noah Lowry experience was in the back of a 1972 Dodge Dart.
by xanthan on May 19, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that’s how he got the nickname “Noah Limits”.
by chilibean_3 on May 19, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad
I had Noah on a fantasy team during one of his hot streaks. Great memories. It seems to me that if he isn’t retiring, the most likely comeback route is via a minor league contract with the Giants. Is anyone here aware of any bad blood regarding how the team has treated him with respect to all the injuries? He may never make it back to the majors but I’m betting we’ll see him again in Minor Lines at some point and I can’t imagine there will be anyone here who won’t be cheering for him.
by NearestNorwich on May 19, 2009 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see us sign him to a minor league contact if he wants to come back… if not, have a great life Noah Lowry, you were a bright spot for the Giants, and one of my favorites.
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by MonkeyChow on May 19, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My Girlfriend LOVES Noah. She will be sad. I am too, but for other non wanting to hump him reasons!
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by NuschlerFace on May 19, 2009 11:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of this, what ever happened to Kelly Downs?
He was a pretty good pitcher for the Giants in the late 80’s/early 90’s and then all of a sudden he just wasn’t on the team anymore, kind of like Noah.
Anyone know? Did he have arm issues?
by joe t on May 19, 2009 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On a related note
Is Mark Mulder still around? The A’s definitely won in that trade.
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by Natto on May 19, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
last I heard the Cardinals bought him out
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 19, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad news for Noah
hopefully he can come back like Bonderman and Rogers. Always a good guy, and a good Giant. He’ll be missed.
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by wjackalope on May 19, 2009 11:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Taking out a rib?
Holy crap, that just freaks me the hell out, man. Argh. I have to eat lunch now. Meh.
Thinking about you, Noah Lowry — screw thing pitching thing, and aim for having a good life.
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by Skaldheim on May 19, 2009 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was curious about his last start, so I looked it up – and it looks like it was an ugly one where he gave up 7 runs in 3 innings. Ow!
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by jcb9 on May 19, 2009 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Then the next year he made like one start in spring training and got absolutely rocked.
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by groug on May 19, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noah Lowry: Good Giant
Nothing to say that hasn’t already been said here. I wish him luck and hope he can play again. If not, I wish him well with the rest of his life.
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by EliminateMe on May 19, 2009 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Sports update on KNBR – Lowry’s agent claims Giants doctors misdiagnosed forearm injury, and he ended up with surgery he didn’t need. Smells like a lawsuit incoming…
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by otis29 on May 19, 2009 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Linky
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4179864
Question: What kind of bear is best?
by otis29 on May 19, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shit
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 19, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh please. There was nothing stopping him from getting a second opinion at the time. And frankly, an athlete who is about to have surgery should definitely get a second opinion. Even if the Giants’ staff was wrong at the time (and all doctors make mistakes), it’s bad form for Lowery’s agent to come out whining about it now. Why wasn’t he advising his client to seek further medical opinions at the time?
It’s called personal responsibility, people.
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by can of corn on May 19, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This claim effectively will end Lowry’s career with the Giants.
by SFGuy on May 19, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so I guess this means we’re not trading Lowry for Adrian Beltre.
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 19, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lowry will have surgery Tuesday to remove a rib in an effort to alleviate pain in his neck and shoulder.
wtf he’s having a rib removed? Scary stuff. I’ve always been a big lowry fan, and I held out hope as long as I could, but I’ve finally reached the point where I’ve completely accepted that he won’t throw another big league pitch. (And that way if he does ever come back, it’ll be great cause I’ll be pleased and surprised at the same time!) Good-bye noah.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
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by raisingcain on May 19, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very sad news.
Terrible about the surgery, disheartening about the agent.
by Merope on May 19, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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