Matsui opts for rehab
August 9th, 2008
No, he’s not a heavy drinker or anything. But Hideki Matsui is having some bodily troubles - though they’re more the result of pushing himself too hard.
The Yankees star has been suffering from knee problems this season and has already had fluid drained from his knee four times. He’s going to make one last attempt at rehab before giving in and getting the surgery that will repair the knee for good - but end his season early.
Matsui has been out of action since June 22, a break that’s obviously been troublesome to the player given his repeated attempts to recuperate. His coach is all too happy to let Matsui give rehab a shot, noting that his determination to get back on the field speaks of his dedication either way. He further pointed out that the knee couldn’t get any worse anyway, so why not give it a shot if that’s what Matsui wants to do?