SAN FRANCISCO _ Giants ace Madison Bumgarner, speaking publicly for the first time since the dirt bike accident that injured his pitching shoulder, said Monday he deeply regrets the decision to risk his body in an off-day outdoor endeavor but vowed to get back to the mound as quickly as he possibly can.
"It's terrible," Bumgarner said. "Obviously, it was not my intentions when we set out to enjoy the off day. I realize that's definitely not the most responsible decision I've made. It sucks not being able to be out here with my guys."
Bumgarner, who met the media with his left arm in a sling, said he was still having tests on his shoulder and ribs _ he was scheduled for a second MRI Monday evening _ but does not yet know if he suffered any structural damage in his pitching arm. He said he has been feeling better every day since the mishap, however.
Bumgarner said he was spent the off day last Thursday riding trail bikes in the mountains outside of Denver with two family members. He said they were near the end of 2-3 hours riding when the accident occurred. The pitcher was a bit unclear on what exactly happened.
"Man, I knew I was going to get asked that question and I wish I had some sort of cool story for you, some kind of crazy wreck but it really wasn't anything spectacular," he said. "It was just super unfortunate."
