Cruz and Bruin Out for Season?
by Martek on Aug 1, 2011 9:23 PM CDT
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Just in case anyone has missed it, Danny Cruz is out 4-6 weeks with a partially torn quad muscle, an injury he sustained in training last week, and Will Bruin will not be Dancing anytime soon, as he is now scheduled to have knee surgery, according to the Chronicle.
Cruz link here and Bruin link here.
Bruin is set for knee surgery Tuesday morning, according to his Twitter feed.
These are going to be big losses if anyone else goes down. And of course, if no one else goes down, these are still losses. Bruin is not burning up any tracks, but he is still the speediest forward we have. That corps is now down to Brian Ching, Cam Weaver and Jason Garey. My guess is that unless Dynamo make the playoffs, then the next time we see the Dancing Bear might just be in Dynamo Park in 2012. Anyone with any medical knowledge here that would dispute that?
Suddenly, going more strongly at Alvaro Sanchez is looking more and more attractive.
So here's hoping that both of these guys come back strong, and soon.
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Sad to read...
Not only 1 but 2 injuries are too much at this situation. I wish the guys a speedy and healthy recovery. Let’s just hope Sanchez is as good as the Dynamo want him to be and that we get another player that will help our attack
Seriously
That really sucks. Big Bear was having a very promising start even though he’s had a bit of a rough go lately but at least he’s been putting in effort but now this. And same thing for Cruz, its like every time he starts getting on a tear something happens and now this. As you noted ‘Tek, there both still younglings so they should recover quickly enough, I just hope their mind heals quicker than their bodies because sometimes an injury can affect you more in your confidence. They’re both good kids and I truly hope they can get back into training soon enough, Godspeed you both.
So now on to who fills the gaps…as noted, our forwards aren’t exactly what you’d call speed demons, and the only guy with youth and some speed just went down, and Ching can only do so much. As for Clark, well, here’s your chance buddy, what are you going to do with it.
Today is 2 August, and the summer window closes on 15 August. Just thought I’d throw that out there
Though Canetti sez this time he MEANS it
We’re promised signings- SOON- but any word or inkling on who?
The net buzz on Sanchez is on again, off again. Let’s pray they are negotiating some of the FREE, NOTEWORTHY out of contract players that have been mentioned on this very blog.
These are players who wouldn’t have a transfer fee (note to F.O.- FREE!) and perhaps that cost could be transitioned to signing bonus or salary.
A puzzler Martek and I pondered over a yummy veggie Indian buffet @ Bombay Sweets on Hillcroft (shameless plug): the conflcting transfer windows with the European market (Europe closes 2 weeks after us). Most- especially young- Central and South American players dream of a move across the pond. And, oh yes, as an after thought, a MLS move is mentioned by said player, like the stand in girl for the beaut you wanted, but didn’t get. What’s that golden oldie- Love the One You’re With?
Were it not for beckon of Europe, we could sign players just until the end of the season, paying them a hefty salary for a few month tryout. Yet why would they want to sign a contract for a few months when the European window is still open for 2 more weeks and a player might get a season long or longer contract?
In essence, we’re forced into a longer deal, just to woo quality prospects. Personally, I don’t think this should dissuade us. Heavily incentive weighted contracts- you get paid big for performing big and small for performing small- could solve that problem as well as adding option years….
Meanwhile, back @ the ranch, is ANYTHING happening???
Don Garber, The Most Interesting Man In The World
To me this is where the commish comes in…knowing that we’re sandwiched in the competition of transfer signings, perhaps he should make the case to the ECA that look, rather than invest a small fortune in players who may or may not work in your constituent leagues, let them sign in MLS to test themselves against stronger, quicker competition. This gives the European clubs time to view these players outside of their comfort zone in a competitive environment. In effect we become the “farm system” for the ECA but I think its a role we’d be willing to fill for the time being. In turn, start heavily working the FA’s of Central & South America to let them know this is a good thing for their respective clubs and players and start establishing those partnerships with clubs down south.
I realize this is fantasy and conjecture, but isn’t the job of the commish to grow the sport here? And why wouldn’t he take the opportunity to do so if it benefits the players and clubs here as well as raises the level of play and international exposure? Ah to be young and idealistic…
And yes back at home, all is quiet on the Sanchez front. And if that’s the best we’ve got, well, its going to be a very long season and offseason
Perhaps 2 Deadlines
Dunno, brainstormin’, pros and cons…
2 deadlines- one domestic 8-15, foreign 8-31?
BTW- was being thoughtless as I didn’t even mention the above injuries. Cruz and Bruin represent the future- I had no idea a month or so ago Cruz was 21, I always thought he was in his mid 20’s when I was dogging his play.
They both deserve hats off for their play this season. Bruin may have cooled off- frankly, I think he’s pressed into service out of necessity as a Ching-Weaver tandem severely limits us- but I believe his numbers would be much better if he were able to come off the bench the last 20 or so minutes.
Now the youth movement consists of a benched Sarkodie and??? Perhaps Dixon to close off games?
Again (ad naseum), even if striving for a 7th or 8th playoff spot, it’s time to think about next season. If vets play, the purpose is hopefully two fold- playoff run, they are keepers or not weighted by potential market value…
Doldrums
As if Canetti and the FO needed the extra motivation this is a stark reminder that we need help/reinforcements. And if we’re pinning our hopes on Sanchez, well, that’s a dubious strategy unless he truly shocks the world. Yes he looks good but I want to see how he plays with us, and presumably as a CAM…and now apparently he’s rejected the latest offer from the Dynamo. Do we cave and give him his deal or do we say “thank you very much” and go after someone else that is quality? I mean, as we collectively showed on several occasions that are plenty of people out there available for reasonable fees either on loan or trial but I’m not the FO. Maybe they’re working on the piece d’resistance and I should just shut up and be patient. But the next 2 games make or break this season. And if we’re not bringing in people from outside the organization to help then I say its time to start bringing in more Academy players…
BTW- If I win this week's Keeper's Query and the Chingy Bobblehead
I’m donating it to DT and someone who has a digital camera so we can get updates on its travels (travails?).
Dynamo Theory Meetup?
It would be fun to meet the fpeople behind the posts. Lunch or pub meetup?
What sez youse?
Depends when and where
With my schedule for work being primarily 11p-7a sat pm thru thurs am, I’m kinda always hit or miss.
-- "...I was sick, napping, and then woke up and came to the computer to read a note from the Gingered Angel of Doom..." Martek - Dynamo Theory Blog
Interesting
Yeah, I was wondering about that…either at a game or some other meet. I’m game, I’m around the Bltway/Westheimer area and I’m flexible on a lunch time
RE: Lunch meetup
SW Area as well- anywhere from Memorial/ IH10 Corridor, West Houston, Sharpstown area, or Westheimer/Beltway area.
Email me @ my DT user name @ hotmail.com.
I'm in Pearland
For those curious.
-- "...I was sick, napping, and then woke up and came to the computer to read a note from the Gingered Angel of Doom..." Martek - Dynamo Theory Blog
Joey Barton is free...just saying but I dought he'll come here
by RedAce on Aug 2, 2011 1:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I just noticed I had a misspell fail. Stupid Swype. “dought” for “doubt”
by RedAce on Aug 2, 2011 5:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Revs sign knee wobbly 22 y/o Argentine target forward
Even if it’s a total flop, bottom dwelling NE, on a 3 game unbeaten streak, take a gamble. Paired with the midseason signing of Rajko Lekic, they completely refurbish
their starting front line.
While we…. wait we….. we….
Gonna happen real soon says the F.O.
Meanwhile Chewey and Palmer start for the Timbers and give adequate accounts of themselves, especially on the overlap and Moffat has a good start.
P.S. Definitely based on results, the F.O. definitely doesn’t stand for Foreign Office- like in all those good spy novels.
I'm just
gonna lie down on these rail tracks here. They look like they’d be good for my back.
So given their form plus two good midfielders and now another forward…that’s how its done. We’ll…..we’ll get around to that. Yeah that’s it, we’ll schedule a meeting later to talk about who we’ll pursue. Feel better already
No, like in government
We’ll schedule a meeting, the main purpose of which will be to sign in to prove we attended and indeed, had a meeting.
The main agenda item? To schedule the next meeting!
13 days and ticking.
Please don't
I work for a place that has significant ties to government and I can tell you those meetings are like wiping your eyes with sandpaper. HULK SMASH
/“What transfer window?”
costly to dynamo
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/7680700.html
JdJO’s article about Carlo Costly
This
would be a nice upgrade at forward, as he is quick (not super-fast but still) and strong with a nice touch…of course, the knock has always been he’s a beast for country but not necessarily for club. Again, I hope if it does happen that he realizes this is a golden opportunity to impress a much wider audience (at least in MLS).
But of course, we still need a CAM to get him the ball…same problem as ever.
Also, why is it I just read we’re interested in a young Mexican defender (Antonio Briseno)? Hopefully its agent chatter but seriously, why would we need another defender?
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