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Travis Hafner's right shoulder, which ruined his 2008 season, might need arthroscopic surgery. GM Mark Shapiro said Wednesday that the Indians were unhappy with the strength in Hafner's shoulder during his physical at the end of the season. Surgery is one of their options.

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Travis Hafner, AP Travis Hafner, AP
October 8, 2008  09:04 AM ET

Why didn't he have surgery already? He practically missed the entire season anyways. It was not like they needed him pack for a pennant race or division title run. This makes no sense!

October 8, 2008  09:05 AM ET

If things don't shape up, I will personally call the Tribe and cancel Slinky's discount season ticket package that was mailed to him by mistake due to an accounting error that he conveniently never called to correct. That will show YOU TRIBE!!!!!!

October 8, 2008  09:21 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Why didn't he have surgery already? He practically missed the entire season anyways. It was not like they needed him pack for a pennant race or division title run. This makes no sense!

Not only the entire season, but this is probably what was holding him back in '07, too. I wonder if it's because he's a po-dunk from a town with a population of 500 and he doesn't want the surgury. He better take the knife -- his big four year extension STARTS next year.

October 8, 2008  09:22 AM ET

Two years ago, this guy may have been the most feared hitter in the AL. It would nice to see him come back.

October 8, 2008  09:22 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

If things don't shape up, I will personally call the Tribe and cancel Slinky's discount season ticket package that was mailed to him by mistake due to an accounting error that he conveniently never called to correct. That will show YOU TRIBE!!!!!!

And then I'll have to go back to mugging 16-year-old girls walking into the park for their tickets. It'll be bad all around.

October 8, 2008  09:42 AM ET

No kidding... "which ruined his 2008 season".... Uh, what about the last TWO seasons he's sucked out loud?

October 8, 2008  09:45 AM ET
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No kidding... "which ruined his 2008 season".... Uh, what about the last TWO seasons he's sucked out loud?

Stop talking.

October 8, 2008  09:49 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

No kidding... "which ruined his 2008 season".... Uh, what about the last TWO seasons he's sucked out loud?

I'm afraid I will have to take you to task on that grave misrememberance....

2006- .308 avg 42 Hr's, 117 RBI's
2007-24 hr's 100 RBI's .266 avg

don't know anyone that would not want a season like that ya gibroni

October 8, 2008  09:51 AM ET
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And then I'll have to go back to mugging 16-year-old girls walking into the park for their tickets. It'll be bad all around.

I know I'm a glass is half full kinda chap, but I look at it this way Slinky, you increase the daily mugging/per adolescent girl, and Mayor Jackson has the perfect justification for hiring more cops. I look at it as community service from you.

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October 8, 2008  11:50 AM ET

You sir are the biggest ayehole I know!

October 8, 2008  01:07 PM ET
QUOTE(#9):

I know I'm a glass is half full kinda chap, but I look at it this way Slinky, you increase the daily mugging/per adolescent girl, and Mayor Jackson has the perfect justification for hiring more cops. I look at it as community service from you.

You know me: of the people, for the people...

October 8, 2008  01:25 PM ET

This guy "might" have surgery?? What the **** are they waiting for???? What up Slink...Truth

 
October 8, 2008  04:33 PM ET

since he sat almost all season lets think about surgery now so he can miss part of next season too .....brilliant

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