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Poindexter Einstein · 11-24-2004, 08:21 AM

DIRNO ... I dont doubt the accuracy of those reporters. But, like you, I see that there is a real weasel factor under the surface. Malone says he's well, then his agent says "almost there" and so forth - it really seems like one big stall tactic, with Malone still being far less than healthy but unwilling to admit it. He has flaked on taking a physical for teams that want to perhaps sign him. Someone on another board said that he actually had MICROFRACTURE surgery, and has been trying to keep it unknown while he rehabs. With all the stalling, with dates for his return pushed farther and farther back, that makes a ton of sense - and it would be a huge reason to steer clear of him.

11-24-2004, 08:21 AM	#21
Poindexter Einstein Golden Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,098	RE: The 'Get Malone to Dallas' thread DIRNO ... I dont doubt the accuracy of those reporters. But, like you, I see that there is a real weasel factor under the surface. Malone says he's well, then his agent says "almost there" and so forth - it really seems like one big stall tactic, with Malone still being far less than healthy but unwilling to admit it. He has flaked on taking a physical for teams that want to perhaps sign him. Someone on another board said that he actually had MICROFRACTURE surgery, and has been trying to keep it unknown while he rehabs. With all the stalling, with dates for his return pushed farther and farther back, that makes a ton of sense - and it would be a huge reason to steer clear of him.