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Wittenmeyer intv w/Guzman and why the Cubs were seeking a setup this winter
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suntimes.com
"Cubs pitcher Angel Guzman says he plans to have surgery on his injured shoulder, even though he's been told few pitchers ever come back from that kind of surgery.
"It's going to be tough," said Guzman, 28, who was diagnosed over the weekend with a significant ligament tear near his armpit and instability in the shoulder. "But it's better than not having it and not having a chance. Doing it, I have a small chance, but there is a chance. So I'm going to take the chance."
Guzman says the decision isn't final. He plans to see famed orthopedist James Andrews – who already has done operations on Guzman's shoulder and elbow -- as soon as this week and then consult with his agents and his family."
ME: Since Guzman was shut down last September from what was reported to be some mysterious "triceps" problem, coincidentally close to but not the shoulder, and the Cubs kept pursuing a set up righthander all winter, my guess is this is not surprise....
