Looks as if it's 6 to 9 months on the shelf for Ryan, which means there's a good chance he'll start the 2012 season on the injured list. And that's after a successful surgery, which isn't guaranteed, and which can't even be attempted until the swelling subsides.
Indeed, a shitty way to end the season. Why couldn't he have pulled a Kirk Gibson?
btw, good luck to the Cards, Sspad. I hope they kick the crap out of the Brewers.