Mark Melancon Update
The pre-injury crispness to his command and stuff isn’t back all the way, but that’s just more upside for the kind of talent should move quickly.
When I read that, not only did starting Melancon in Tampa make perfect sense, but I also felt infinitely better about the trade for Humberto Sanchez and the drafting of Andrew Brackman (the Yanks knew they were TJ candidates).
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Here's a question....
What makes Mark Littlefield a secret weapon? What does Carroll imply?
by anaconda on Apr 18, 2008 2:51 AM EDT 0 recs
That's Littlefield
has developed a rehab program that has been especially successful. Trainers don’t share the specifics, but the gist of it is a 20ish week program, focused on range of motion exercises before strengthening.
I left the book at work, I’ll post the relevant passage when I bring it home.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on
Apr 18, 2008 11:25 AM EDT
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Bring him up ...
With a fastball in the low 90s, and good movement down in the zone, what are we waiting for. Jettison Mussina and embrace Melancon. I’m only half serious, but why not?
"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will
by Ronster22 on Apr 18, 2008 4:01 PM EDT 0 recs
Command
It’s the last thing to come back for a TJ patient, and we have to see a lot more of Melancon firsrt- remember last year would have been his first pro season, so he hasn’t seen AA or AAA yet.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on
Apr 18, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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Half serious ...
I understand. I’m still alittle tweaked about Mussina. Was there anyone in the universe who would have pitched to Manny in either of those situations?
"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will
by Ronster22 on
Apr 18, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
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