[nutmeg]

OMG... I didn't expect a FR thread about this, NautiNurse! ROTFLOL!!!

OK that's not actually MY arm next to that yellow door (photo above). Luckily my left - not right - arm is broken... and the ball didn't hit me in the head!

Believe it or not, I *was* paying attention! I guess I "misunderestimated" the track of the ball. ;-)

According to the x-ray techs who were on duty at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston on Friday night, Adrian Beltre has been linked to other broken bones this season:

Adrian Beltre Sends Another Red Sox Outfielder to DL as Jeremy Hermida has Broken Ribs (June 2010)

Jacoby Ellsbury has 4 fractured ribs (after colliding with Adrian Beltre, April 2010)

No hard feelings, Adrian... I know you were just doing your job. I just hope you'll sign the ball (yeah I got it, and the stitches on the ball left an impression!) the next time we're up at Fenway.

Took me forever to type this... hope I can get my left hand back soon... LOL

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your good wishes!!

[onyx]

Oh dear, nutmeg!

Heal quickly!!!

[Andonius_99]

I’ll forgive you for being a Red Sox fan... ;-) Get better soon!

[STARWISE]

LOL ... you’re an FR thread !!

Be well and follow the doc’s orders,
especially about movement and range
motions .. ;) I turned my arm over,
hand face up about 100 times a day
so I wouldn’t lose that range.

[GOPsterinMA]

OMG OMG OMG ! ! !

WOW ! ! !

It could have been worse! Wishes for a speedy recovery!

“Paging Dr. L.”

[Taxman]

Get well soon, sweetie!

Next time, take a glove to the bleachers with you!

[RaceBannon]

I am buying you a new glove...

[evilC]

Ouch!

I hope you get better soon.

[La Enchiladita]

I hate to make you type, so take your time, but I have questions!!!

Did they patch you up at the ballpark? Did you go to the clubhouse? Will you get comp tickets now? Did you meet Beltre?

This is so interesting, because last week our Dodgers catcher Russell Martin was doing BP and hit a line drive that cracked a little girl’s head. It was scary but they rushed her to hospital and (after surgery) say she will have a complete recovery.

In addition, our Dodgers will be visiting Fenway this coming weekend for a series with the Sox. Maybe you will be there.

I hope you saved pics of the mess the ball made on your arm, so Adrian can frame them. LOL!!!

[trooprally]

DC Chapter Master Ping List

One of our own is “famous”. :-))

[rmlew]

You know that you're supposed to catch them, get them signed, and either cherish or Ebay them, right?
Get your cast signed!

[basil]

Hang in there, nutmeg---you're tough! Hope you don't have a lot of pain.

If you're near Boston, at least you won't be as hot as you would be down here in TX!

(Trying to come up with a bright side--LOL!)

[Nick Danger]

Did this happen during BP?

Sue them! Sue BP! Ask for $5,500. BP is getting so many claims that they prolly don't even read 'em. If they're low enough, they just pay 'em to get rid of 'em. Turn your injury into cold hard cash!

[Exit148]

WOW! Did that headline get my attention!!

I’m so relieved that you are OK, my friend, and that all will end well.

And being that it will, we can now make all the silly comments we wish -— like “forget the broken bone — did the Sox win?” and “What will you do for attention next?” and “bones will heal, but you can bring up this experience forever”!!

But — aside from that, it must have been a shocker to the two of you. I’m sure you had great help, both at the park and at the hospital. Casts are no fun in the summer, but time will pass. Meanwhile try to find out how to get the autograph, will you??

((((((((gentle hugs))))))))

[LibertarianLiz]

One of the things you will learn about Adrian Beltre is that he has a very high threshold for pain, much higher than the guy he ran into, I'd bet. Another thing is that when he was in Seattle playing for the Mariners, it was common knowledge that he does not wear a cup. Really. However, I think about two seasons ago, he was injured in that area; so, I'm not sure if he was convinced to go to a cup or not. But, in SEA, for most of his time there, he didn't wear one.

I was always amazed at how hard he would hit his shoes when he was getting the dirt off the cleats. Most players just tap a little, Adrian goes THWACK, THWACK! on each of his shoes. It hurts just to watch.

I envy you, though, 'cause he is a joy to watch play 3rd base.

[Qathleen]

When the swelling goes down and you get your “hard cast”, make sure you get a waterproof cast. Then you can still enjoy your summer at pools and the beach... let alone baths and showers.

[bootless]

Oh my God! Beltran’s a repeat offender...

I hope you’re not in pain. Take care...

[mojo114]

Hoping your not too inconvenienced by the great catch!
I broke my wrist by falling, so not as cool as yours.
Hope all heals well. Physical therapy is awful. Try not to quit too early.

[3D-JOY]

Please add my good wishes to your list.

Hope the pain is little and the healing is fast!

[DollyCali]

OMG... how terrible to get famous in this way. Of course here at FR you are famous for other reasons.

Heal well girlfriend!

[silent_jonny]

OK that's not actually MY arm next to that yellow door (photo above).

Ah-HA!!

Nautinurse must work for Reuters ;-)

I hope you feel better soon, Nutmeg. Better your arm than your head!