Comments on: Health: Ryan Church will Travel to Houston

By: NYP-BOS-NYP

NYP-BOS-NYP — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:49:59 +0000

Here’s the thing with Church: With the number of false starts we’ve had with him, I think both he and the front office know that the next time he “comes back,” it has got to be for real, and for good. If Church leaves another game for any head-related reason, he will not only be done for the year, but many will jump to the conclusion that he is permanently damaged goods, and people will be calling for his trade or release.

Ryan’s career is on the line, not to mention, quite possibly, his life. They’ve got to get this one right. There is no margin for error anymore.

By: Bruce Boisclair

Bruce Boisclair — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:35:04 +0000

They may have fouled up the injury, but they are taking their time getting him back. I think they are now handling him very conservatively– knowing that they need him at full strength for the stretch run. Lest we forget that if we get him back healthy (which is still an open question), it is like acquiring a major piece in a trade.

By: bhorn19

bhorn19 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:33:24 +0000

First they mess with Church’s head, now they mess with ours. Anybody else get the feeling that we’re never going to see this guy play again this year?? How many times do we have to read that he’s “about a week away or so.” The organization totally fouled up this injury.

By: starz31

starz31 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:23:52 +0000

oh boy…here comes another plane ride.

By: RodKanehl

RodKanehl — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:39:10 +0000

Since the Mets FO has \done nothing but lie about Church, why is this suddenly believable?

By: Flushing_is_Burning

Flushing_is_Burning — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:35:44 +0000

take care churchie, this division is going to be close all the way to the end, we will need him more late august and September

By: MetsFan4Decades

MetsFan4Decades — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:28:31 +0000

Well damn – I was hoping for sooner rather than later…

Get well, Ryan.