Carl Crawford suffers setback
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Carl Crawford's speedy return from surgery on his left wrist has hit a roadblock.
Crawford did not take any swings today and has been put on medication because of inflammation in his wrist.
"I'm always concerned when there's a setback. I don't know how bad it is. But according to the doctor it doesn't look that bad," Crawford said. "I was feeling real good, too. I wasn't expecting this."
Crawford said the pain started on Wednesday when he did several rounds of bunting drills.
"I think it was from all that bunting. I did a lot of extra bunting," he said. "I was doing a lot this week."
The initial expectation was for Crawford to miss a few weeks of the regular season. He said last week he hoped to be ready for Opening Day.
Nothing helps a players confidence more than not being able to bring the bat through the zone without pain. Wrist injuries have a tendency to linger and by the time the pain is gone players can be so mentally fried from not being able to produce like usual that they can look like, well, like Crawford last year. I really hope Carl doesn't press to get back the way he has been reported to be doing. Take your time big guy - get your body right and your mind (and hopefully your swing) will follow. In the meantime enjoy that 22 per.
