Carl Crawford regrets having waited until July to have reconstructive elbow surgery, but says that he did so because he felt extreme pressure to play hurt while with the Red Sox.

Crawford underwent Tommy John surgery in July, a month before he was traded to the Dodgers.

He realized he was seriously injured in April, when he could barely throw the ball from left field.

"I tried to push it a little bit. With the Boston fans, you've got to try. A big deal was made about my money and stuff, so I tried to prove it and play for the team," Crawford said. "Maybe I shouldn't have done that, I should have taken care of myself when the doctor told me to."