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Old Thu Apr 17, 2008, 09:22am
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Anything related to the back (spine, neck, etc.) can be a serious issue. This is one reason why Larry Poncino, currently on medical leave, will almost certainly never be back on the field. He was told that to go back behind the plate would risk paralysis or possibly death with the injury he sustained. I doubt anyone would risk that.
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Old Thu Apr 17, 2008, 12:12pm
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Anything related to the back (spine, neck, etc.) can be a serious issue. This is one reason why Larry Poncino, currently on medical leave, will almost certainly never be back on the field. He was told that to go back behind the plate would risk paralysis or possibly death with the injury he sustained. I doubt anyone would risk that.
Did Mr. Poncino get injured on the field? If so, how?
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Old Fri Apr 18, 2008, 10:19am
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Did Mr. Poncino get injured on the field? If so, how?
I don't recall the specifics of the conversation I had where Poncino's name came up. The person with whom I was conversing didn't focus on what caused the injury; rather he had mentioned that Larry was told he'd be risking a lot if he went back. It does, however, sound like the injury was caused by something related to his head or mask getting nailed pretty good. Don't quote me on that because I don't have the exact specifics, but it sounded like this was the reason.
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