May
4
2011

Johan Santana Way Ahead Of Schedule

An article by Hojo's Mojo

According to several reports, Mets ace Johan Santana said yesterday, that he is “way ahead” of schedule as he continues to rehab his surgically repaired left shoulder.

The New York Post reported that Santana threw the ball 110 times Monday on flat ground at the Mets spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, and that his throws were “crisp and accurate”.

Santana continues to make great progress and his left shoulder remains pain free.

The next step is now to begin throwing from a mound and that could happen as early as next week.

“I’m looking forward to that,” Santana told the Post. “I feel great. Obviously, I am not in the position where I can compete right now, but I’m right where I should be. As the medical staff has said, I’m way ahead of everything. I’m very pleased and happy with how everything is right now.”

Still, no date has been mentioned as far as a return, but during Spring Training Alderson did say that Santana could return in late June or early July barring any setbacks.

It’s great to hear that Johan believes he’s way ahead of schedule, and I wonder if that translates into a return the rotation next month? I hope so.

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4 Comments + Add Comment

Metsie May 4, 2011 at 2:56 pm

I don’t know if you can say (I know he said it not you Hojo), he is ahead of schedule.

Every quote to date has suggested there really is no schedule on him, just hopes for a August or late July re-appearance

At best you can say is he is not experiencing any pain long tossing (which is good if it really is true, you can never say when an athelete is really pain free) But the real test on if he is on schedule will be what he does when he gets on a mound.

Will he be able to make the pitches he needs to return and get batters out.

I am taking any good news on Santana as a mere expression of “NO SETBACKS” yet not of any real progress until he starts pitching in the Minors and gets some guys out.
And I would prefer he not rush it and take his time if he needs to rather than rush him back and potentially hurt us more than help us in the 2nd half of the season.

I remember the struggles of Beltran when he came back and I would like to avoid that scenario again if possible.

Would love to have Santana back but I would prefer to be sure about his pitching before exposing him to the MLB.

I may be overcautious but I don’t see this team in any position to need a rush to his return.
Des May 4, 2011 at 5:14 pm

“It’s great to hear that Johan believes he’s way ahead of schedule….”

Just add some of Jeff’s lines and you have the next publicity release. I hope it’s more than hype, but I’m suspicious. Lot’s of seats remain to be sold at Citi with the Mets attendance down and every bit of good news — real or manufactured — helps.

If Johan makes it back to being a competitive pitcher before 2012, I’d be surprised. Make that amazed.
K Maxx May 5, 2011 at 12:03 am

Finally some good news and it is great to see him getting close to pitching off a mound. We still own him until 2014 so we have to hope for the best. Seriously, I wouldnt even rush the guy to come back to pitch in a wasted season like this one. Let him take an extra month and lets handle this the right way.
Lifelongmetsfan@gmail.com May 5, 2011 at 10:29 am

I’m very confused. Didn’t we just read a few weeks ago that Santana has a major set-back?

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