I’ve always hated the phrase “has resumed baseball activities”, becuase it the phrase is typically followed by no other details, and only used by GMs trying make themselves look less bad when a key player is injured.
Well, the Nats have stretched this to a whole new level with Nick Johnson:
…Tuesday marked the first time [Nick] Johnson, 30, did any kind of baseball activities since May 13, 2008. He has undergone underwater therapy, trying to swing the bat.
Swinging a baseball bat underwater in a pool is “baseball activities.” Wow. Whats next? Is sliding into bed a baseball activity? Walking 90 feet to the fridge in a baseball player’s mansion?
At least the Nats provided some details…
October 27th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I love Nick, and I REALLY hope he recovers - and in time for the 2009 season, to boot. But I don’t think the Nats can go into spring training with NJ and D’meathook as the top 2 options as 1B. If they do - unless NJ shows all outward signs of being 110% healthy - I think that’s a significant step backwards (that is, in not moving forward) for the organization. i’m not advocating that it’s Texiera-or-Bust - I don’t think he’ll be worth the bidding war, since the Nats are obviously not competetive yet - but they need to do SOMETHING to solidify that position.