Matsui’s Knee a Concern?

RAB has got the story. According to their info, Matsui broke his normal training routine and will be reporting to the states earlier this year (before ST) in order to have his knee checked out. Apparently he can’t run, and when you normally play the OF, that could be a problem.

I’m not a doctor, but hopefully this problem can be solved in time for the start of the regular season. He’s probably still recovering from the arthroscopic surgery he had done in November. If not, at least the bench is solid enough (meaning Giambi will get most of the DH time) to maintain without him. If we do start the season Matsui-less, I’d worry about well-rounded protection for A-Rod. Giambi can slot in there, but he can’t hit enough and strikes out too much to keep him there. At least with Matsui, you had a guy who could hit 30 bombs and hit for a relatively high average.