Wilson understands slow going

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Club doesn't want to risk long-term injury
BY JOHN FAY | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SARASOTA, Fla. - Paul Wilson knows he's walking a fine line.

"I want to do everything I can to be out there," he said. "But you don't want to push so hard that you cook it."

Wilson reported to camp Jan. 15 and had thrown nine bullpen sessions before the pitchers' and catchers' report date. He learned firsthand the price of cooking it.


Wilson resumed throwing three days ago after taking a week off.

"I was hanging," he said. "I couldn't lift my arm."

He's been fine since he resumed throwing. He threw a long-toss session Monday and a bullpen session Wednesday. He's scheduled to throw another bullpen session today.

"We're kind of feeling our way," Wilson said. "They're listening to me and how I feel."

Wilson had shoulder surgery June 17. Being ready for an April 8 start - the first time the Reds need a fifth starter - would be a quick recovery from the type of shoulder surgery Wilson had.

That's why manager Jerry Narron wants to avoid a timetable with Wilson.

"I know why he says that," Wilson said. "He wants me 100 percent for 5½ months. He doesn't want to rush things and jeopardize that."

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I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilson start the season on the DL or in AAA and perhaps have someone like Germano start with the big club