Clarifying a TV report, free agent Rocco Baldelli said he was not actually misdiagnosed initially, but that his new diagnosis from the Cleveland Clinic is "an encouraging development."
Baldelli said the original diagnosis of a mitochondrial disorder was "the best diagnosis at the time." Now the thinking is that he has channelopathy, and he said he's reacting well to changes in his medication. "Knowing this is a treatable condition, I feel this is a very positive thing for me and my baseball career," he said. "With this less-severe diagnosis, I hope to be on the field on a much more regular basis."
Great news for Baldelli and the Rays may be more inclined to keep their former first round draft pick. Rocco splitting time at DH and RF could be a possibility. Plus he will come cheaper than Abreu, Anderson or Bradley. I have always liked Baldelli and hope he can stick around.