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| Longtime fireman Tom "Flash" Gordon has been released by the Arizona Diamondbacks. |
Our View: Flash just wasn't Flash anymore. He has a 5.29 ERA since the beginning of the 2007, and at 42 years old, just can't get batters out anymore. It's been a great career, but we've likely seen the last of it.
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| Tom Gordon had a disappointing rehab outing for Triple-A Reno on Sunday, allowing three earned runs in just a third of an inning, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: "Flash" has been more like "Walk Very Slowly" during his rehab assignment, walking ten batters and allowing nine earned runs in just 4.1 innings. It might be time to hang them up.
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| According to MLBlogs.com, Tom Gordon threw a scoreless inning in a Triple-A rehab appearance on Friday. |
Our View: Gordon tossed 13 pitches (eight for strikes) and felt good afterward. He's scheduled to throw again on Sunday, and barring any setbacks, he'll rejoin the team next week.
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| According to the Arizona Republic, injured reliever Tom Gordon had another shaky rehab outing on Tuesday. |
Our View: Gordon has now allowed six earned runs and walked eight over just three innings during his rehab stint. He's struggling desperately with his command and doesn't look like he'll be rejoining the D-Backs any time soon. At some point you have to start wondering if this is an "injury thing" or a "just can't get it done anymore thing".
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| Tom Gordon will throw another live batting practice session on Friday, and likely head out on a minor league rehab assignment next week, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: Gordon hasn't really pitched effectively since 2006 when he was with Philadelphia, but could be a darkhorse candidate to pick up some saves in the second half of the season if he pitches well and Chad Qualls continues to struggle.
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| According to MLB.com, Diamondbacks' reliever Tom Gordon threw live batting practice on Tuesday. It is yet to be determined if he will need a rehab stint before being activated by the team. |
Our View: It looks the like D-Backs feel like Gordon is close, and if he doesn't go on a rehab assignment he could be back very soon. Even if he does take a short trip, expect him back with the team sometime soon after the break.
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| The Arizona Republic reports that Tom Gordon has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. |
Our View: Looks like Gordon's gimpy hamstring isn't quite up to snuff yet. The ancient reliever likely won't hold any fantasy value even if he does eventually return to the team.
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| Tom Gordon threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session on Thursday according to the AP. It was the first time he had thrown since going on the disabled list on May 4 with a pulled left hamstring. |
Our View: It sounds like the ball is finally rolling toward a Flash return. When he does make it back, he could be a darkhorse candidate to close should something happen to Chad Qualls.
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| Tom Gordon could throw off a mound later this week for the first time since injuring his hamstring in early May according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: The ageless "Flash" has been monumentally slow in his rehab thus far, and doesn't appear ready to contribute any time soon. If he ever does come back, he could be a wild card candidate to close some games should something happen to Chad Qualls, but until then keep him out of your mind when it comes to your fantasy team.
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| Tom Gordon ran for the first time Tuesday since hurting his left hamstring May 3, according to the Arizona Republic. He reported no pain. |
Our View: This is encouraging, but there remains no timetable for his return to Arizona. He is not worth waiting for in fantasy leagues as a middle reliever.
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| According to the Arizona Republic, Tom Gordon resumed throwing Friday after a bullpen session on Wednesday that saw him collapse on the mound due to a hamstring issue. |
Our View: It's good that Gordon is throwing again, but his hammy seems to be excruciatingly painful and he's still a ways off from rejoining the team.
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| Tom Gordon is likely headed back to the 15-day DL with a pulled hamstring, according to the Diamondbacks' official team website. |
Our View: Gordon allowed four earned runs and three walks over a mere 1.2 innings of relief with Arizona, and won't be missed in fantasy leagues if placed on the DL.
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| Tom Gordon has been activated from the 15-day DL, according to TSN. He was recovering from a sore right elbow. |
Our View: Gordon won't hold much fantasy value as a middle reliever, but could help Arizona's bullpen with Jon Rauch struggling as a seventh inning setup man.
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| Tom Gordon could be activated from the 15-day DL prior to today's game against the Cubs at Chase Field, according to the Arizona Republic. He has been recovering from a sore right elbow. |
Our View: The club likes him as a gritty leader in their bullpen, but his fantasy value will be limited as a middle reliever. He is needed with Jon Rauch struggling as their seventh inning setup man.
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| Reliever Tom Gordon could return to the active roster on Saturday, this according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: Gordon hasn't thrown a big league pitch this season because of a wonky elbow. Though he is a long shot to contribute much, the fact that Jon Rauch has been so awful to start the year means that Gordon could end up pitching some important innings if he proves himself to be healthy.
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| Tom Gordon is expected to start his minor league rehab assignment before the end of the week, according to the Arizona Republic. He is recovering from a sore right elbow. |
Our View: Barring a setback, Gordon could return to the Diamondbacks' bullpen before May, but will only hold value in deeper NL-only leagues that feature middle men.
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| Tom Gordon pitched a simulated game before Friday's batting practice, according to the Arizona Republic. He is coming back from offseason elbow surgery. "His stuff looked pretty crisp to me," manager Bob Melvin said. "Hard breaking ball, hard cutter. He was letting it go with his fastball. I know he was excited about the outcome." |
Our View: Gordon could either throw another sim game or pitch in a minor league game. Either way, the timetable for his return seems to be creeping up, and he hopes to be back before May.
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| Tom Gordon, who is nursing right elbow soreness, is expected to throw a bullpen session today, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: Gordon is coming off elbow surgery, and is not expected to return to Arizona's bullpen until late-April or early-May. He will only hold value in deeper NL-only leagues that use middle men.
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| Tom Gordon has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Diamondbacks, according to the Arizona Republic. He is nursing a sore right elbow. |
Our View: Gordon is coming off elbow surgery, and may not be ready to return to the mound until at least early May. He is only worth holding in deeper NL-only leagues that feature middle men.
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| MLB.com reports that Tom Gordon will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday morning and his next sessions will come on one day's rest. The reliever is coming off elbow surgery, and all appears to be going well so far in his rehab. |
Our View: Gordon will not be ready for opening day, but he could return at some point in April. Regardless, he does not figure to be in line for ninth-inning duties and he does not hold any current fantasy value.
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| Reliever Tom Gordon threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 41-year-old hurler is coming off of elbow surgery, and he threw all of his pitches on Tuesday. "I expected to feel good, but not that good," he tells MLB.com. |
Our View: He's still in the league? Yep, Gordon is still trying to wring every ounce out of his oft-injured arm. Fantasy owners should steer clear until Gordon works in games and shows signs of turning back the clock a few years.
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| Tom Gordon, recovering from offseason elbow surgery, appears to be about a week away from throwing his first bullpen session since the operation, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Once one of the game's top closers, Gordon will open the season on the DL and, regardless of when he comes back, is highly unlikely to have any fantasy relevance. After compiling a 2.21 ERA in 89.2 innings with the Yankees in 2004, his ERA has increased significantly in each of the four seasons since while his innings have seen a significant decrease with each passing year.
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| Tom Gordon has signed a one-year deal with Arizona, according to KTAR.com. He will earn $500,000 guaranteed, and could rake in up to $2.5 million in incentives. |
Our View: The 41-year-old vet underwent ulnar nerve decompression surgery in October, and it is uncertain if he can make an impact with Arizona, who lost Brandon Lyon and likely Juan Cruz from their pen.
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| The Diamondbacks are nearing an agreement with Tom Gordon, according to the Diamondbacks' official site. |
Our View: Gordon went 5-4 last year with a 5.16 ERA in 34 appearances with the Phillies. It's unlikely that he'll compete for their closing job, but with a great spring, anything could happen.
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| The Diamondbacks are reportedly interested in Tom Gordon, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: The club is considering the 41-year-old reliever to help fill out their bullpen following the losses of Brandon Lyon and likely Juan Cruz.
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| Tom Gordon underwent surgery on his right elbow Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery, which included an ulnar nerve decompression and the removal of loose bodies and a bone spur.
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Our View: Gordon is in the final days of a three-year, $18 million contract. The Phillies have a $4.5 million option, or $1 million buyout, on Gordon for 2009, and they are expected to take the buyout. Gordon has been on the DL since early July.
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| Phillies reliever Tom Gordon will have surgery on his right elbow, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: Gordon has not pitched since July because of the injury. There was some speculation that he could return to the team if they made a postseason push, but that is obviously not going to happen.
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| It is possible that Phillies reliever Tom Gordon, who is dealing with an elbow injury, could return to the the team should they make the postseason, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: Gordon has been throwing off of flat ground, and he'll only be back if he makes quicker-than-expected progress. He won't be back in the regular season, squashing any potential fantasy value.
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| Tom Gordon, who has been on the DL since July with an elbow injury, threw off flat ground without pain Tuesday at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Florida, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: There is a slim chance he will return to the Phillies' bullpen in the regular season, but if he continues to progress he may be available in the playoffs.
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| Philadelphia receiver Tom Gordon is probably going to be out for the rest of this season, according to Phillies.com. He has an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament, near the elbow. |
Our View: Gordon is going to wear a brace and try to rehab his elbow in hopes of avoiding Tommy John surgery, which would cost him all of next season.
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| Tom Gordon may need to have Tommy John surgery on his elbow which could effectively end his career, according to MLB.com. "Right now we aren't optimistic that he will [pitch this season]," head athletic trainer Scott Sheridan said. |
Our View: Gordon will go for a second opinion with Dr. Lewis Yocum on Monday, but it appears that the relievers career might be over after a poor performance on the hill this season (5.16 ERA, 1.62 WHIP).
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| Tom Gordon was removed from a rehab game for Single-A Clearwater on Wednesday after experiencing right elbow discomfort, according to MLB.com. The veteran will return to Philadelphia to see team physician Michael Ciccotti. |
Our View: Gordon is coming back from inflammation in his elbow. Depending on what Ciccotti says, Gordon's season could be over.
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| Tom Gordon, who is recovering from right elbow inflammation, is throwing off the mound in Clearwater, Florida, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
Our View: Pitching coach Rich Dubee doesn't have a timeline on when to expect Gordon back with the Phillies, but he is hopeful it will be before September.
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| Tom Gordon, who is recovering from right elbow inflammation, could begin to throw off a mound within seven to ten days, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: The team is yet to set a timetable as to when he may be able to return.
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| Tom Gordon, who is recovering from right elbow inflammation, is long-tossing, but it is still too early to tell when he might begin throwing off the mound, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
Our View: Gordon would have been eligible to play Tuesday, but will need to remain on the DL longer than 15 days. The Phillies remain uncertain when he may be able to rejoin the team.
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| The Phillies are yet to set a timetable for Tom Gordon's return, who is on the DL with right elbow inflammation, according to the Philadelphia Daily News and Inquirer. Pitching coach Rich Dubee said, "I'm talking about being optimistic as far as him coming back and being able to be a vital piece for us. I think the rest will do him good. We're not going to zip him back here. We're going to make sure he's feeling right before he gets up and running." |
Our View: His DL stints have been lengthy, as he spent more than two months on the shelf last season due to a strained rotator cuff. He is not expected to pick up a baseball for the next five to 10 days as he begins his rehab program in Clearwater.
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| Tom Gordon was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. |
Our View: LHP R.J. Swindle was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot.
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| Tom Gordon earned a one out save in the Phillies 4-1 win over Atlanta on Thursday night. The save is the veteran right-handers second of the season. |
Our View: Gordon came in for the final out of Cole Hamels' near complete game, and did so because closer Brad Lidge had pitched the last three games. Lidge's Thursday night appearance saw him throw 28 pitches making him unavailable for tonight's game.
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| Tom Gordon pitched for the first time since June 15 after missing a week to soreness in his right shoulder, this according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
"He's OK," manager Charlie Manuel said. "That's the first time he's been out there in about eight days. The work did him good. Flash is going to be OK. He's fine." |
Our View: Gordon allowed two runs (one earned) in one inning of work. The veteran's fantasy value rests in leagues that reward holds.
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| Tom Gordon made his first appearance since June 15 in today's game against Oakland, and gave up two runs while allowing two hits and walking one. |
Our View: Gordon has been dealing with shoulder soreness, which is why he has not been on the mound recently. If he's healthy, he hasn't shown it yet.
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| It has been revealed that Tom Gordon is dealing with soreness in his shoulder for the past week or so, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Charlie Manuel said, "We've been staying away from him a little bit, but he was definitely ready Tuesday."
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Our View: This news helps explain why he hasn't seen any action since June 15.
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| Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has a plan for lessening 40-year-old reliever Tom Gordon's workload without suffering the eighth-inning blues, this according to the team website. That plan has come about largely because of Manuel's trust in relievers Chad Durbin and Ryan Madson, and that duo doesn't intend to blink if the spotlight on them becomes a little brighter. |
Our View: Gordon's value in traditional fantasy formats is zero, but he's been a mainstay in leagues that offer hold and as a backup to the Brad Lidge who had knee surgery in March. This news all but dimishes Gordon and his fantasy worth in most formats.
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| Tom Gordon picked up his first victory on Thursday as he lowered his ERA to 7.27, a marked improvement from his 135.00 mark after his first outing, according to MLB.com. Over his last 8.1 IP, Gordon has posted a 2.16 ERA. |
Our View: Gordon is working his way back to being the team's secondary save option in the bullpen behind Brad Lidge, but with the way Lidge is going, don't look for Gordon to pick up any save chances unless Lidge is injured.
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| Tom Gordon sports an ERA of 135.00 after the Phils opening day loss to the Nationals. In a third of an inning, Gordon offered the Washington bats, four hits, five runs and one walk. Philadelphia can't wait to get injured closer Brad Lidge (knee) back later this week, and the team has to make a move to replace Gordon as the primary setup man. Gordon simply hasn't been effective over the last year-and-a-half. |
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| Tom Gordon got rocked for six runs on three hits (one home run) over 1/3 of an inning of work against Detroit on Thursday, with three walks and one strikeout. His spring ERA climbed to 12.38 and hopefully Brad Lidge can return soon and be an effective closer for the club this season. |
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| Tom Gordon , who is covering for the injured Brad Lidge, struck out the side in his inning of work while allowing a walk and a single. Gordon is scheduled to fill the ninth inning role for the Phillies until Lidge returns from knee surgery. As of Monday, the Phillies still don't know who (Lidge or Gordon) close on opening day. |
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| Manager Charlie Manuel said that he's gotten positive reports on the condition of Tom Gordon's shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gordon pitched with a slight tear in the labrum of his right shoulder during the second half last season. He has been working out in Clearwater, Fla. |
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| Tom Gordon felt a twinge in his lower back Sunday, but he said Monday he should be fine. "It just tightened up on me," Flash said in the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I feel better today. It should be OK." |
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| Tom Gordon tweaked his lower back in the eighth inning of Sunday's contest. He visited the Mets' team doctor yesterday and will visit the Cardinals' doctor today, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gordon's status is unclear at this point. |
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| Tom Gordon, who hasn't pitched on consecutive days since returning from the disabled list, is getting to the point where he might do that again, the AP reports. "He's definitely getting to a place where he can be turned loose and see if he can go back-to-back days," manager Charlie Manuel said. |
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| Tom Gordon was not available on Wednesday night due to tightness in his right shoulder. "Before the game, we asked Flash to be real honest with us, and he told us he was tight," manager Charlie Manuel tells The News Journal. Gordon expects to be ready on Thursday. |
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| Tom Gordon told the MLB.com before Tuesday’s game that he is has a torn labrum, although he plans to pitch through it for the rest of the season. "[Dr. Lewis Yocum] said this is an injury that other pitchers have had, and they've pitched for three or four years in a row," Gordon said. "How long this has been occurring for me, I don't know. I started to feel some of the effects in late '05. In '06, I definitely had a while where I wasn't feeling as good as I would like. Most pitchers have that and are able to go out there a few more years after that. That's what I'm hoping." |
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| The Phillies activated Tom Gordon from the 60-day disabled list after Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, according to the Sports Network. He had been out since May 2 with right rotator cuff inflammation. The Phillies plan to work Gordon back into the closer role slowly, and he'll move into a setup role once Brett Myers returns from the DL.
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| Tom Gordon got through his scheduled Sunday bullpen session without any problems. As a result, the Phillies plan to activate him from the disabled list on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies plan to work him back into things slowly, so don't expect to see him in a setup or closing role until he proves he's ready to handle it. |
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| Tom Gordon is slated to test his shoulder out with a bullpen session on Sunday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. If all goes well with the session, Gordon could come off the disabled list on Monday. |
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| Tom Gordon pitched two innings in a rookie-level Gulf Coast League game on Friday. Phils manager Charlie Manuel said that Gordon, who is coming back from rotator cuff inflammation, could travel with the Phillies next week on their West Coast trip, according to the AP. |
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| Tom Gordon was potentially one rehab outing away from returning to the majors. Then, on Wednesday night, Flash served up five earned runs, four hits, and one walk while managing only one out. "His velocity wasn't there. He didn't pitch very well," assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. tells the Philadelphia Daily News. "We're not going to bring him back until he can compete on a major league level." Gordon has been out since May 1 due to right rotator cuff inflammation. |
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| Tom Gordon hit 93 mph during his Thursday rehab outing. He also reported no problems with his right shoulder on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He'll throw in another game on Sunday. If that goes well, he might be activated from the disabled list immediately after the All-Star break. |
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| Tom Gordon is scheduled to pitch with Single-A Clearwater on Wednesday and manager Charlie Manuel hopes he'll be ready to rejoin the Phillies shortly after the All-Star break, according to the AP. Gordon has been out since May 2 with rotator cuff problems. "This is going to be a big week for him because he's going to start turning the ball loose," Manuel said. "He's going to start seeing where his velocity is at." |
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| Tom Gordon is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Class-A Clearwater on July 4. He's been sidelined since May 4 with a strained right rotator cuff, according to the AP. Considering there's still no timetable for Brett Myers to even begin throwing, Gordon could return to the closer role upon his return. |
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| Tom Gordon thinks he's close to returning to the team. Gordon was placed on the DL on May 4 with a strained right rotator cuff and then suffered an upper respiratory infection which landed him in a hospital for five days, according to the AP. He threw before Sunday's game and hopes to do so again on Tuesday. Gordon has said previously he hopes to be back by the end of June. |
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| Tom Gordon will begin a tossing program on Tuesday, according to the AP. He's been sidelined since early May with an inflamed right rotator cuff. |
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| Tom Gordon, on the DL with inflammation in his right rotator cuff, isn't expected to begin a throwing program until next week, according to the AP. There's still no timetable for his return. |
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| Tom Gordon, sidelined with inflammation in his right rotator cuff, is not expected to begin throwing until after he sees team physician Michael Ciccotti on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. There is still no timetable for Gordon's return, and although no announcement has been made, he is unlikely to return to the closer role upon his return. |
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| Tom Gordon began a conditioning program on Monday. He is on the disabled list due to inflammation in his right shoulder. Gordon will stick in Clearwater, Florida through the weekend and be re-examined next Monday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
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| Tom Gordon, who is out with inflammation in his rotator cuff, should start an intensive program next week that would include throwing, according to the AP. Assistant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said he doesn't know when Gordon would begin throwing or be able to pitch competitively. |
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| Tom Gordon was released from the hospital on Tuesday. He fell ill last Friday due to an upper respiratory infection. Gordon is on the 15-day disabled list due to right rotator cuff irritation, and he does not have a timetable for his return, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. |
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| Eligible to come off the disabled list May 17, Tom Gordon likely will require another five days or so before returning to action, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. His recovery from a strained rotator cuff was put on hold when he was admitted to a hospital Friday with an upper-respiratory infection. It's possible he could spend the remainder of the weekend in the hospital. |
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| Tom Gordon has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to inflammation in his right rotator cuff, the AP reports. The move is retroactive to May 2, and Gordon can return on May 17. Brett Myers will close while Gordon is out. |
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| Tom Gordon will likely be placed on the disabled list on Friday. He was diagnosed with inflammation in his right rotator cuff on Thursday and received an injection into the joint, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Gordon is not expected to throw for at least eight days. Brett Myers has been named the closer. |
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| Tom Gordon is returning to Philadelphia to get checked out after feeling pain in his right shoulder, the AP reports. Charlie Manuel said the team would be without its closer for the next stop on its road trip. "He has some discomfort in his shoulder," Manuel said. "We won't know more until they check him out." Manuel didn't appoint a new closer while Gordon is out, but it's very likely Brett Myers will get that work. |
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| Tom Gordon played long toss Thursday is expected to throw a bullpen session Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. If all goes well, he might see game action against the Yankees Saturday. The club continues to maintain that Gordon is healthy. |
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| Tom Gordon flew to Philadelphia yesterday to see Phillies team physician Michael Ciccotti, though the club announced it was just a routine check-up, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "He probably should pitch Friday," manager Charlie Manuel said. "Seriously, there's nothing wrong there." |
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| The Phillies plan to limit Tom Gordon to one inning, at least early in the season, to help keep him fresh for the second half, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He also won't pitch more than two consecutive days. "He can go three probably when things fall right for us," manager Charlie Manuel said. "We want to have him all year rather than half a year or two-thirds of a year. Somewhere along the line, he's going to have to be given some rest." |
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| As expected, the Phillies activated Tom Gordon from the DL Sunday, according to the AP. Gordon has been out since August 12 with a strained shoulder. "I feel ready," Gordon said. "I just want to get out and help this team as fast as I can." Gordon will resume his closing duties in Philly. |
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| Tom Gordon pitched two scoreless innings in his final rehab start for Single-A Clearwater on Saturday, according to the AP. Gordon, who has been on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder, allowed one hit and struck out two. He threw 22 strikes out of his 26 pitches. Gordon will rejoin the Phillies on Sunday and will be activated either at that time or on Monday. |
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| Tom Gordon plans to make another rehab appearance on Saturday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Assuming all continues to go well with his recovery from a strained right shoulder, he should be activated from the disabled list on Sunday. |
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| As expected, Tom Gordon made a rehab appearance on Thursday, according to the AP. He threw two scoreless innings in the outing and appears close to returning from his strained right shoulder. "I guess I'll find out tomorrow," Gordon said. "I'll go to Philadelphia tomorrow morning, get evaluated and go from there. I think I'm not too far off." |
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| Manager Charlie Manuel said that he expects Tom Gordon to throw in a simulated game Monday or Tuesday and return to the Phillies by the end of next week, according to the AP. Gordon hasn't pitched since Aug. 12 because of a strained right shoulder.
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| The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Tom Gordon threw off flat ground for the second time on Wednesday. He increased the distance from 90 to 120 feet and the number of throws from 30 to 70. "It went great," pitching coach Rich Dubee said. Gordon will be eligible to come off the DL on Tuesday.
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| The Phillies placed Tom Gordon on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder following Monday night's game, according to the AP. The move was retroactive to Aug. 13. Gordon did some throwing activity before the game and was hoping to throw off a mound Tuesday. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Gordon probably wouldn't be ready to pitch until next Monday. |
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| Tom Gordon is slated to play long toss this evening, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "It's a big test for him," manager Charlie Manuel said of Gordon, who has been sidelined for a week with a sore shoulder. Manuel added that if Gordon doesn't feel better today, the closer could head to the disabled list. |
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| Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Tom Gordon could test his sore shoulder by throwing Monday or Tuesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Manuel added that Gordon could return to game action by the end of the series that runs from Monday through Thursday. |
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| Tom Gordon, who is battling inflammation in his throwing shoulder, will be sidelined through the weekend, according to the AP. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Gordon wouldn't play catch until next week, but could be available to pitch sometime during the series at Chicago which begins Monday. |
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| Tom Gordon, who has been bothered by shoulder inflammation, won't be available to pitch until next week, according to the AP. However, the injury still isn't serious enough to land him on the DL. |
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| Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said that Tom Gordon appears to be progressing as he deals with inflammation in his right shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gordon is still considered day-to-day. |
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| An MRI taken yesterday of Tom Gordon's inflamed right shoulder showed no changes from the MRI he had taken in December before he signed with the Phillies, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I got a little worried about it," he said. "It had me up a couple days. I thank God everything went well. I'm just looking forward to getting stronger." He is considered day-to-day at this point. |
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| Tom Gordon will undergo an MRI today to determine the severity of the right shoulder inflammation he said has bothered him for nearly two months, according to the Philadelphia Enquirer. Gordon didn't give an exact date as to when his shoulder began hurting, but it seems to have affected his performance. Since June 24th, Gordon holds a 6.27 ERA, with three blown saves in 10 chances. Before that, he posted a 1.47 ERA with 20 saves in 21 chances. Gordon will definitely miss a few days to rest, though the results of the MRI will determine if he needs to miss any more time. Arthur Rhodes is expected to be the closer while Gordon is out, though Ryan Madson could get an opportunity, as well. |
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| Tom Gordon has soreness in his right shoulder and will probably miss the rest of the Phillies' current series with the Mets, according to the AP. Gordon will be examined at a hospital on Tuesday. "He'll be all right," manager Charlie Manuel said. "Two to three days of rest should take care of it." |
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