Borowski has a slight tear in his rotator cuff.

Obviously it's not good news," Hendry said. "We all felt that there must have been something wrong with Joe, and this time it looks like he'll be able to avoid surgery and help us after four to six weeks of trying to rehab the shoulder and get his strength back."

I have been hard on the Cubs training staff since the Prior injury. I think they dropped the ball on this one as well. It was no secret that Borowski wasn't the same pitcher in spring training this year.

Some people will say it is up to Borowski to let the team know if he is injured or not. Well yes and no. Its up to our training staff to examine him and take him in for tests to determine why his velocity is down. If his medical examines are all clear, then you can just say its a dead arm. No biggie, he will be fine. Atleast you eliminate the injury angle. That is preventive medicine, that is what a trainer is supposed to do. To look out for the best interests of the athlete.

I hope he recovers and returns to his old form in August, I don't want Joe Borowski ending his career with fans booing him. He has already come a long way in his career, and should be proud.