Nationals pitcher Jon Lester needs to have his thyroid removed, but is expected to miss only a week. The lack quick recoveries from modern surgery continues to amaze me.

Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone needed a heart pacemaker implanted today.

Boone, 47, who had open-heart surgery in 2009, said in a statement that he’s had mild symptoms of lightheadedness, low energy and shortness of breath over the past six to eight weeks. He said further tests in New York prior to spring training indicated he had a low heart rate, necessitating the surgery.

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Here is wishing both men a speedy recovery.