"Fly across the world not knowing if I could swing a bat and then have to rehab with them versus being here, it just didn't make sense, especially getting ready for a season. It's more important to be fully healthy. Obviously in the short term I want to go, but you're more inclined to push through something that we shouldn't push through with such a strict timeline, so we're going to take a step back and make sure it fully heals."
"You've got to look at it like, what's the best long-term solution? Obviously, in the short term, I want to go. But we're more inclined to push through something that we shouldn't push through with such a strict timeline."
Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long withdrew from Team Chinese-Taipei's World Baseball Classic roster after sustaining an elbow injury from an errant throw at first base. The injury bent his left arm awkwardly, and with travel day approaching, Long decided staying in the United States to fully rehabilitate was the prudent choice rather than risk competing while potentially unable to swing a bat. Long acknowledged his short-term disappointment but emphasized the importance of long-term health and proper healing without rushing recovery on a strict timeline. This decision prioritizes his readiness for Spring Training and the upcoming season over participating in the international competition.
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