Aaron Cook
Right-handed pitcher Aaron Cook experienced the most frightening moment of the
Colorado Rockies' 2004 season on Aug. 7, although few knew just how scary at
the time.
Cook left a start against the Cincinnati Reds with serious breathing
difficulty. What were originally thought to be flu-like symptoms actually were
blood clots in both lungs. Leaving the game and being taken to a hospital by
the Rockies' athletic training staff saved Cook's life.
The hot streak Cook had been riding -- 3-1 with a 1.96 ERA over five starts and
4-2, 2.74 over eight starts -- was understandably pushed into the background.
But with dreams of 2005 dancing in fans' heads, attention turns to Cook's
recovery and whether he can regain the form he demonstrated before his
frightening condition flared.
How is Aaron Cook doing with his recovery from surgery? Will he still be a part
of the starting rotation when he returns? -- Zack B., Wilmington, Del.
Cook underwent surgery to remove the top rib on his right side, which should
reduce the constriction that led to the clotting. The training staff has set
a goal of mid-May for Cook's return, but would not be surprised if he returns
to full form later than that.
But the best way to get an update is to get it from Cook himself. Cook spoke
from his Cincinnati area home on Monday, right after his first session of
short-toss -- easy throws from 40-45 feet -- since the injury.
"Right now, I'm going through the rehab process for the shoulder, trying to
get it strong again," he said. "But there's no timetable right now for me to
come back. We're playing it by ear and seeing what happens."
After the holidays, Cook will be driving to visit Dr. Robert Thompson at Barnes
Jewish Hospital in St. Louis for a follow-up surgery. Cook explains: "In the
wrist, they tied an artery to a vein. One reason was to keep the blood pumping
back to the heart. That's supposed to help healing. With the surgery, they're
going to undo it."
Rockies head trainer Keith Dugger said the surgery will occur on Jan. 7, and
Cook will rest for 10-14 days before re-starting his throwing program at 40-45
feet. He'll gradually work to 120-foot long-toss sessions before building up to
pitching off a mound. Then a new program will be constructed to prepare him
ready for game action.
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看來Cook在開幕rotation中的機會似乎不大
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