…and you thought it couldn’t get any weirder:
In a post titled Science Fiction Meds for Reyes on his blog for 1050 ESPN Radio, Andrew Marchand writes:
“Jose Reyes is trying a new, alternative treatment called PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy). The agent for Reyes, Peter Greenberg, told me that the hope is that the treatment will allow Reyes to heal quicker. Greenberg said there is no definitive time-table for Reyes’ return.”
Marchand provides additional quotes from Greenberg, and explains specifically what the treatment entails.
…i’m speechless… seriously, i am without speech…
Ask Hines Ward. if it works I dont care if they inject him with his own urine, or whatever.
I wonder if its the Mets medical staff that is where the problem is or the front office. The FO seems to be gunshy on declaring guys as hurt….
It’s actually not that weird. In fact, it’s been used before in the world of sports, including baseball:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/sports/17blood.html
It’s pretty brilliant, really.
After some quick research, this treatment isn’t all that unique or new. Apparently it has been very successful in treating many famous athletes. It is particularly useful for persistent injuries, which perfectly describes Reyes situation. Whatever works, seriously.
Exactly…whatever works. I’m sure people thought Alexander Fleming was nuts when he turned mold into one of the most important discoveries of the modern world.
I never dismiss “alternative treatments” as “crazy.” Apparently this is a pretty popular method of treating sports related injuries. It cannot hurt as the patient is basically being treated with their own blood. It kind of makes perfect sense.
Again, anything that works!
It almost sounds like blood doping.
Two thumbs up for the “Great Gazoo”
“…i’m speechless… seriously, i am without speech… ”
I think that is overreacting based on the story, but I know what you mean about being speechless. That is exactly what happened to me when Jerry brought in Santos to pinch hit for Castro all the way from the bullpen.
haha… o man…just remembering that feeling watching that unfold I couldn’t believe it. I mean, Isn’t Castro supposed to be an offensive player. I understood Manuel’s reasoning afterwards (Santos gave him more controlled approach) but the kid obviously wasn’t ready at that moment.
Yeah because as we’ve seen Jerry has been wrong about Santos being able to hit pitchers who throw hard because of his short stroke. I’m sure Castro would have hit that homer off of Papelbon
Platelets are things in blood that help blood clot. Not wuite sure how it would help the hammy, but hey let the professionals handle it.
As long as the Mets doctors approve…I don’t want a redux like when Church went to his own doctor to diagnose his concussion.
DAMMIT JIM
LOL
Eh, why not? Maybe it won’t help, but it can’t hurt, right? (famous last words…)
Do hamstring injuries respond to the placebo effect?
And what is that magic thing that’ll make him heal quicker? ‘Roids? lol Women’s fertility drugs? lol Well, only the Mets could use that and see it not work, with their luck. I mean he’s only hurt his hammy since