(Not?) The Sharpest Knife

NetShrine · 05-31-2001, 09:28 PM

Updated: May 31, 5:05 PM ET
Pitcher cuts himself slightly with pocket knife
ESPN.com news services

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Padres right-hander Adam Eaton was bumped from his start Thursday after he cut himself in the stomach while opening a package with a pocket knife Wednesday night.

Eaton needed two stitches to close the cut that was a little less than an inch deep. He'll now start Saturday at Arizona. Rookie Wascar Serrano (2-1, 2.84), who had been scheduled for Saturday, started Thursday against the Houston Astros.

"It was just a boneheaded play," said Eaton (6-3, 5.29 ERA), who leads the Padres in victories.

He said he was packing for the team's trip that starts Friday and was trying to open a package of DVDs.

"They're in those plastic packages that no one can get open," Eaton said. "I was using a little knife to cut it and it slipped. You learn when you're little to cut away from yourself."

He said his initial reaction was "Did I just do that?"

Eaton hurt himself at about 11:30 p.m. He came back to the stadium to be looked at by the training staff, which was still in the clubhouse following a defeat to Houston, and was sent to Sharp Hospital for stitches.

Jen · 06-01-2001, 06:57 AM

Whatta doof! All I can say is:

Is he not aware that they sell a little safety gadget that will open those things effortlessly and without drawing blood?

BuzzBuzzard · 06-01-2001, 07:04 AM

Didn't we see this happen last year, too. I can't remember the exact circumstances, but a hunting knife was given to a teammate as a present. The guy was not even a hunter, took the knife out of the sheath and nearly took off a finger. Really deep cut and was on the DL for a while. Struggling to remember the team, but think it was around August or so of last season.

NetShrine · 06-01-2001, 07:14 AM

From some reason, I want to say the guy from last year was on the Reds - - or maybe Seattle? - - but, Buzz, you're right. It did happen.

Jen - they really sell something for this?

Have to admit - when I first started reading the story, I thought "doofice" - but, then read how I thought "Yeah, those packages are impossible."

Best part of the story is where it read:
He said his initial reaction was "Did I just do that?"

Been there, thought that.

NetShrine · 06-01-2001, 07:21 AM

How can we forget this from last year?

Cardinals lose Matheny for season with finger injury
Latest: Sunday October 01, 2000 12:18 AM

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals catcher Mike Matheny is out for the season after slicing his right ring finger with a hunting knife Friday, hampering St. Louis' playoff hopes. Matheny cut himself with the knife, a birthday gift he had just opened, and was in surgery as shocked teammates learned the news in a team meeting about 3 1/2 hours before a game against Cincinnati. Matheny was putting the knife in its sheath and it went right through, severing two flexor tendons and a nerve, Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said. The team anticipates he'll make a full recovery for next season.

BuzzBuzzard · 06-01-2001, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NetShrine
How can we forget this from last year?

We didn't. I reminded you.

Jen · 06-01-2001, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NetShrine
From some reason, I want to say the guy from last year was on the Reds - - or maybe Seattle? - - but, Buzz, you're right. It did happen.

Jen - they really sell something for this?

Have to admit - when I first started reading the story, I thought "doofice" - but, then read how I thought "Yeah, those packages are impossible."

Best part of the story is where it read:
He said his initial reaction was "Did I just do that?"

Been there, thought that.

Yeah, I laughed when I read "Did I just do that?" because that's ME, 24-7!!!

Yeah, they do sell something like that, look around the empty VCR tapes and cd-roms at your local department store, they should have them there. A friend got me one, bless his heart, because he knows how accident prone I am.

willyg · 06-01-2001, 10:28 AM

This kind of think is not unheard of.

Bobby Ojeda and the hedge clippers.

David Cone visiting his mom's new pup getting bit by a dog.

Lionell Simmons of the Sacremento Kings missed 2 games one time. Nintendoitis. The guy hurt his thumb from playing too much Nintendo.

Lots of dopes out there.

ChrisCary · 06-01-2001, 10:30 AM

I'm just glad all my moronic accidents aren't national news.

BuzzBuzzard · 06-01-2001, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by willyg
Lionell Simmons of the Sacremento Kings missed 2 games one time. Nintendoitis. The guy hurt his thumb from playing too much Nintendo.

Dude, I have had that. Hurts like a bitch. Really screws with your golf grip, too.

NetShrine · 06-01-2001, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BuzzBuzzard
Dude, I have had that. Hurts like a bitch. Really screws with your golf grip, too.

Is that what the kids are calling it today? Golf? Beware the hairy palms and blindness Buzz.

BuzzBuzzard · 06-01-2001, 11:05 AM

Now that I have

I have no need for 'golf' as you say.

ChrisCary · 06-01-2001, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by willyg
This kind of think is not unheard of.

Bobby Ojeda and the hedge clippers.

David Cone visiting his mom's new pup getting bit by a dog.

Catfish Hunter shot his own toe off

NetShrine · 06-01-2001, 11:41 AM

Someone should tell these guys to stop playing with knives, guns, dogs, and hedge clippers............

Shel · 06-01-2001, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NetShrine
Someone should tell these guys to stop playing with knives, guns, dogs, and hedge clippers............

And irons. I had a thread on my message board that's somewhat similar to this one, in which we mentioned several bizarre injuries suffered by baseball players. Some include:

Diamondbacks pitcher Brian Anderson burned his cheek when he tested an iron there to see if it was hot.
Marlins pitcher A.J. Burnett developed a blister by dropping a hot iron on his pitching hand while smoothing his jeans at the team hotel in Los Angeles.
Braves pitcher John Smoltz suffered slight chest burns while trying to iron his shirt while wearing it.

Other weird injuries:

Brian Anderson tried to pull up a jammed atomizer plunger from a bottle of Bulgari cologne and sliced the left middle finger on his pitching hand -- right near the point where his fastball rolls off that finger.
Mickey Tettleton once got an infected foot from tying his shoelaces too tight.
Wade Boggs sparined his back pulling on cowboy boots.
Dennis Martinez dislocated his shoulder tossing his luggage onto the team bus.
Roger Craig -- the ex-manager, not the ex-running back -- sliced his hand on the hook of his wife's bra.

Re: the ironing injuries -- Anderson and Smoltz deserved to get burned, just for being stupid!

06-01-2001, 07:04 AM	#3
BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	Didn't we see this happen last year, too. I can't remember the exact circumstances, but a hunting knife was given to a teammate as a present. The guy was not even a hunter, took the knife out of the sheath and nearly took off a finger. Really deep cut and was on the DL for a while. Struggling to remember the team, but think it was around August or so of last season. __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

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BuzzBuzzard NetShrine's Conscience Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The bowels of Shea Posts: 3,062	Now that I have I have no need for 'golf' as you say. __________________ Buzzard You Gotta Believe

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05-31-2001, 09:28 PM	#1
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	Updated: May 31, 5:05 PM ET Pitcher cuts himself slightly with pocket knife ESPN.com news services SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Padres right-hander Adam Eaton was bumped from his start Thursday after he cut himself in the stomach while opening a package with a pocket knife Wednesday night. Eaton needed two stitches to close the cut that was a little less than an inch deep. He'll now start Saturday at Arizona. Rookie Wascar Serrano (2-1, 2.84), who had been scheduled for Saturday, started Thursday against the Houston Astros. "It was just a boneheaded play," said Eaton (6-3, 5.29 ERA), who leads the Padres in victories. He said he was packing for the team's trip that starts Friday and was trying to open a package of DVDs. "They're in those plastic packages that no one can get open," Eaton said. "I was using a little knife to cut it and it slipped. You learn when you're little to cut away from yourself." He said his initial reaction was "Did I just do that?" Eaton hurt himself at about 11:30 p.m. He came back to the stadium to be looked at by the training staff, which was still in the clubhouse following a defeat to Houston, and was sent to Sharp Hospital for stitches.

06-01-2001, 06:57 AM	#2
Jen All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: It's all relative Posts: 487	Whatta doof! All I can say is: Is he not aware that they sell a little safety gadget that will open those things effortlessly and without drawing blood?

06-01-2001, 07:14 AM	#4
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	From some reason, I want to say the guy from last year was on the Reds - - or maybe Seattle? - - but, Buzz, you're right. It did happen. Jen - they really sell something for this? Have to admit - when I first started reading the story, I thought "doofice" - but, then read how I thought "Yeah, those packages are impossible." Best part of the story is where it read: He said his initial reaction was "Did I just do that?" Been there, thought that.

06-01-2001, 07:21 AM	#5
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	How can we forget this from last year? Cardinals lose Matheny for season with finger injury Latest: Sunday October 01, 2000 12:18 AM ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals catcher Mike Matheny is out for the season after slicing his right ring finger with a hunting knife Friday, hampering St. Louis' playoff hopes. Matheny cut himself with the knife, a birthday gift he had just opened, and was in surgery as shocked teammates learned the news in a team meeting about 3 1/2 hours before a game against Cincinnati. Matheny was putting the knife in its sheath and it went right through, severing two flexor tendons and a nerve, Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said. The team anticipates he'll make a full recovery for next season.

06-01-2001, 10:28 AM	#8
willyg NetShrine MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 203	This kind of think is not unheard of. Bobby Ojeda and the hedge clippers. David Cone visiting his mom's new pup getting bit by a dog. Lionell Simmons of the Sacremento Kings missed 2 games one time. Nintendoitis. The guy hurt his thumb from playing too much Nintendo. Lots of dopes out there.

06-01-2001, 10:30 AM	#9
ChrisCary High and tight Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,281	I'm just glad all my moronic accidents aren't national news.

06-01-2001, 11:41 AM	#14
NetShrine Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 4,617	Someone should tell these guys to stop playing with knives, guns, dogs, and hedge clippers............

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