Unknøwn Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 ATLANTA -- Peter Moylan has spent the past couple of weeks hoping to avoid another back surgery. But as his lower back discomfort has persisted, the Braves have had to look at the possibility this is something their valuable right-handed reliever can't avoid. Moylan didn't provide details after visiting with a doctor early Wednesday morning. But as he gingerly walked through the Braves' clubhouse before Wednesday afternoon's doubleheader against the Brewers, it was quite obvious that he is still feeling significant discomfort in his lower back. An MRI exam performed two weeks ago showed he has a bulging disc in his back. While there was hope that Moylan could return soon, there's certainly a possibility he'll need to undergo a season-ending surgical procedure. It appeared he is attempting to get multiple opinions and then weigh his options. Moylan underwent back surgeries while playing what amounted to recreational baseball in Australia in 2001 and '03. The sidearm delivery that helped him get noticed in the 2006 World Baseball Classic was a product of attempts to lessen strain on his back. If Moylan is unable to return, the Braves might ask Scott Proctor to fill the void once he is eligible to join their roster on May 15. Proctor struggled in Spring Training and was released. But he quickly re-signed with the Braves and has since prospered while working with Triple-A Gwinnett pitching coach Marty Reed. Proctor has allowed two earned runs in 12 innings for Gwinnett and limited opponents to a .205 batting average this year. The 34-year-old right-hander combined for 166 appearances for the Dodgers and Yankees during the 2006 and '07 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLBrave Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Please, for the love of god, keep Scott Proctor off this roster. If he's going to miss any more time then I think it's necessary for us to make a move for a vet reliever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Why the heck are the Braves so in love with Proctor? Dude is GARBAGE.I'd rather give Marek or someone else a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdogg Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 This is not good. Hope he can get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah, not good news at all. Hopefully he'll be able to avoid surgery.Following is a list of minor leaguers I'd rather have on the roster than Proctor:Juan AbreuJario AcencioKenshin KawakamiRodrigo LopezStephen MarekTodd RedmondOr just sticking with Cory Gearrin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 I could be mistaken but I think last I heard Marek is on the DL himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I could be mistaken but I think last I heard Marek is on the DL himselfAnd he'd still pitch better than Proctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepac Daddy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 well the bravos might be looking for a relief pitcher in the near future if moylan cant come back. gearrin has been good, just i dont think he'll last like venters has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Yeah this is horrible news! But please anyone but Proctor. What the Braves see in him I'll never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 And he'd still pitch better than Proctor.I know little leaugers that could pitch better then Proctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR.BLOGS ALOT Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Why the heck are the Braves so in love with Proctor? Dude is GARBAGE.I'd rather give Marek or someone else a chance.Took the words right out my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR.BLOGS ALOT Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I know little leaugers that could pitch better then Proctor.I wanna see them. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR.BLOGS ALOT Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Please, for the love of god, keep Scott Proctor off this roster. If he's going to miss any more time then I think it's necessary for us to make a move for a vet reliever.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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