February 24, 2008
B's Knees
Brian Giles says his recovery from microfracture surgery is going well:
Giles did a deep-knee bend, squatting as a catcher would.
"Last year, I was unable to squat like this because my knee would catch," he said.
It's a familiar storyline, the surgically repaired ballplayer renewed by the prospect of a healthier season. It can be a cruel tease, or the happy starting point to a long journey ahead.
Giles, 37, said his body is telling him he is on the right track in his comeback from microfracture surgery performed last October, that he will return to the lineup in mid-March and start in right field in Petco Park on Opening Day, March 31.
"I've been doing sprints, running since the end of January, and I feel good," said Giles, who is entering the final guaranteed year of a contract that specifies a $9 million salary and a $3 million buyout on a $9 million club option for 2009.
A good knee, combined with a change in hitting mechanics might mean Giles returns to being a power hitter this season. At age 37, however, don't put too much hope on that outcome.
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D - I'll be looking for a follow-up post, entitled Ant's Pants.