Todd Jones

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:44 am

haha. Okay, have fun. byyye
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Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:20 am

08/27/2008 7:11 PM ET
Jones going home with ailing shoulder
Season likely over; career in doubt for veteran closer
By Jason Beck / MLB.com

DETROIT -- Todd Jones' season appears likely to be over. The Tigers reliever is headed back to his home in Alabama after his rehab effort and subsequent tests showed neither progress nor healing in his ailing right shoulder and rotator cuff.

He's expected to rejoin the team in September, but as of now, he seems unlikely to pitch. Given his uncertain future, his pitching career appears to be nearing a crossroads, and this could be a prelude to going home for good.

"It's just not right right now," manager Jim Leyland said on Wednesday afternoon, "and we're going to just send him home and get away from it and just kind of put everything on hold."

Jones held a closed-door meeting with players and coaches on Wednesday afternoon to explain his situation before taking his bags and leaving.

Jones first went on the disabled list at the end of July with right shoulder inflammation. He came back a couple weeks later, the first day he was eligible, and made one appearance before going back on the DL with recurring stiffness. At that point, the Tigers planned on calling him back up once rosters expanded in September if he felt right.

As of now, he does not. He played catch on Friday and still didn't feel well, he said, so he visited a doctor on Monday. Tests on his shoulder showed a frayed rotator cuff.

Jones has been known to pitch through injuries and pain. This one, however, has proven too much for him to pitch effectively. He has said more than once, including this week, that he will not undergo surgery to continue his career.

Leyland said he talked with Jones on Tuesday.

"We had a good conversation, just to discuss some things," Leyland said. "[President/general manager] Dave [Dombrowski] had discussed some things, and I relayed some of Dave's thought process. Just discussed it with Todd, kind of left it up to him, told him if he wanted to get away from it and just come back later, that was fine. I think he's fine with that."

Whether Jones feels fine or not, Leyland still figures he'll rejoin the team sometime next month. The question is in what kind of role.

"I think he will probably come back at some point," Leyland said. "Whether he'll pitch or not is the big question mark. He tried to throw a little bit the other day and it wasn't right, so we'll just basically shut it down and see what happens, maybe come back up later on in September. But I don't foresee him really pitching at this point."

Jones has not discussed his future beyond this season. As a free agent at season's end, however, the 40-year-old's pitching days could be over. He's 4-1 with a 4.97 ERA in 45 games this season, having saved 18 games in 21 opportunities to push his career mark to 319 career saves, 14th on the all-time Major League list. His 235 saves as a Tiger are a franchise record.

Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:06 am

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Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:12 am

It's sad to see it end this way.
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Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:15 am

Very. Rotator Cuff problems.... that is what my dad had problems with and had surgery on. He was off work for 5 monthes... and he isn't a major league baseball player....
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:10 am

Career in doubt? Sad

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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:36 am

I doubt he will be able to play anymore. After he is recovered enough to play again, he is going to be ready to retire.
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:39 am

It's time. Sounds like he is burned out as well.
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There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:26 am

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:15 am

So when is he just going to say he's done?
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Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:16 am

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:23 pm

This has a great shot to be the worst day of my life.
Just because of this.
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:29 pm

They all are going sometime.
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There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:33 pm

for everything Todd Jones

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:44 pm

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:55 pm

We knew this was Jones and Kenny's last year with the Tigers, and probably as players. Just be glad that the Tigers let them have this year!

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Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:46 pm

That's about all we can do...
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There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:36 pm

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:28 am

I at least hope Dolsi gets closing roles when Jonesy leaves.
This saddens me so.
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:43 am

Why Dolsi?
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:00 am

Cause I like that kid. Better than Nando and Zoom doesnt quite stay healthy. So I like Dolsi all the while.
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:01 am

Oh...
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:04 am

Yeah. So whats up Holly?
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:06 am

Not much. Attempting to stay awake at the moment (I've had 2 cups of coffee so far this morning.) Smile

What about you?
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:13 am

Ha. 2? I would be bouncing off the walls. Just got done wih my work in Word Processing, and now I have until like 9 or so to chill.
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:15 am

I don't get very hyper from it I guess, because I'm still exhausted... having 2 energy drinks within a few hours makes me hyper though whistle

And oh, how long are the class periods that you have that much extra time?
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:18 am

We have blocked classes which means the same class, 2 periods in a row, for one semester, instead of 1 period all year.
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:20 am

Oh. My class periods are like 80 minutes long... they are going to last forever.
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Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. ~ George F. Will

Subject: Re: Todd Jones Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:20 am

Thats what my blocks are.
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"Contrary to what everybody else thinks, I still think I can come back and help this team."

Todd Jones on shoulder injury.