Muscle Strain is the Pits

So for a moment in time this week, Phillies fans threw up a little in their mouths from terror, and Mets fans peed a little in joy. Word came out that Cliff Lee had suffered a mild muscle strain in the armpit area of his throwing arm which occurred back in Arkansas. I assume it was caused by throwing, but I'm not ruling out having someone in a wicked headlock. He's apparently now back to 100%. This whole story has impressed me on many levels.

First off, when was the last time the armpit has gotten this much publicity? Often referred to as, "The New Jersey of the Human Body," you never see the armpit show up on an injury report, or even as an ailment in the game "Operation." I can't imagine what it would feel like to strain a muscle in your armpit. I once had an allergic reaction to some deodorant, and that was bad enough. Also, does someone have to massage that for him? How awkward is that? Anyway, just glad to see the armpit get it's moment in the sun. Can you imagine a sun burn on the arm pit? Sorry, it's just that I've never really contemplated armpit injuries.

It was also fun to see all of the haters come out. They took the first opportunity to rain on the Phillies parade (which should be held in early November). I saw so many articles and reports of, "This is the beginning of many injury problems. . .," "The Phillies are old. . .," and "I don't have anything better to do than to try and tear apart the good going on in Philadelphia." This "injury" wasn't a major deal, and the Phillies aren't revolving around 1 player. The guy on Sportcenter sarcastically said it best: "Glad to hear that Lee is doing well. They don't have any other good pitching there in Philly."

Lee threw 38 pitches on Tuesday in his mound session and felt fine. We can all sleep well tonight no longer have to think about Cliff Lee's armpit.

Dave