Stanton speaks out for 1st time since injury
Giancarlo Stanton still needs to have five teeth fixed or replaced, along with a procedure to assess how much blood remains in his sinus cavity and will be understandably leery the next time he grabs a bat.
The Miami slugger spoke out for the first time Thursday night about the injury that ended his season, doing so while still sporting a pair of slightly blackened eyes and with a wound evident over the left side of his mouth. Stanton rejoined his club exactly one week after taking a fastball from Milwaukee's Mike Fiers in the face, speaking in the clubhouse before the Marlins played Washington.
"I feel all right, " Stanton said. "Swelling's way down, much better than I envisioned. Just got to get the grill fixed and we'll go from there. "
Stanton hoped to play all 162 games this season, and even envisioned a return later this year after the injury. The Marlins ruled him officially out for 2014 earlier this week.
When he returns, Stanton said he will wear additional protection on his helmet. He doesn't expect to have any mental blocks about playing again.
The Miami slugger spoke out for the first time Thursday night about the injury that ended his season, doing so while still sporting a pair of slightly blackened eyes and with a wound evident over the left side of his mouth. Stanton rejoined his club exactly one week after taking a fastball from Milwaukee's Mike Fiers in the face, speaking in the clubhouse before the Marlins played Washington.
"I feel all right, " Stanton said. "Swelling's way down, much better than I envisioned. Just got to get the grill fixed and we'll go from there. "
Stanton hoped to play all 162 games this season, and even envisioned a return later this year after the injury. The Marlins ruled him officially out for 2014 earlier this week.
When he returns, Stanton said he will wear additional protection on his helmet. He doesn't expect to have any mental blocks about playing again.
AnthonyBryantok - 19. Sep, 05:48
