Shout - moethedog - 3/14/16 10:52am

<p>From MLBTR, man do we need to trade for some RP's: There’s growing concern among Mariners brass about the #Health of left-hander Charlie Furbush’s shoulder, writes Bob Dutton of the Tacoma #News Tribune. Furbush’s 2015 season ended in July due to biceps tendinitis and a minor tear in his rotator cuff, and it was decided then that he would pursue a non-surgical rehab route. Now, however, he feels continued tightness in the shoulder the day after throwing sessions. Furbush will play catch on Tuesday, but manager Scott Servais voiced some concern about Furbush’s availability for Opening Day. Dutton reports that Mike #Montgomery could be the beneficiary of the situation, as the out-of-options starter is being converted to a bullpen role and will vie for a relief job with the Mariners over the remainder of Spring Training.</p>
<div class="indented">Reply - Browns8625 - 3/14/16 1:54pm<br><p>Should have just opted for surgery</p>
</div><div class="indented">Reply - anonymous - 3/14/16 4:49pm<br><p>Browns, that can really be a hard call sometimes with a minor tear. Most people go right to surgery with the elbow but it can be a different matter with the shoulder. I hope they made the right call. Patience is a virtue here with the rot cuff. And feel terrible about Hultzen.<br />
RockiesJeff</p>
</div><div class="indented">Reply - MtGrizzly - 3/14/16 5:39pm<br><p>I'm optimistic about Montgomery in the pen. If he gains the typical 2-4 mph on his FB with the shorter stints, he might be pretty decent out there.</p>
</div><div class="indented">Reply - anonymous - 3/15/16 11:18am<br><p>Good point Grizzley. Key is, Montgomery can throw strikes can't he? Control the zone? Assuming he can handle the mental adjustment of not starting, he has a place in the pen!</p>
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