LOL...the amount of folks on that thread that have no clue that was an actual trade already.Not often we win trades like this.
I know there is no solution as teams always want hard throwers, but to me if a 3rd of all players in a certain position eventually need a major surgery - something is wrong.33%?
MLB pitchers who undergo Tommy John surgery reaches 33%
Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery was once so rare that when the procedure’s namesake had it in 1974, many believed he’d never pitch again. Now, it’s so common that onewww.postguam.com
Doesn't this mean something is wrong?
Thats one of the things that fascinates me most about sports. How some players in their prime (age wise) can just seemingly lose their ability.The older guys and Pirates fans would remember Steve Blass who inexplicably couldn't find the plate after putting up some fine seasons on the mound.
Its crazy that guys sometimes get a second Tommy John done. This is #2 for Degrom.I know there is no solution as teams always want hard throwers, but to me if a 3rd of all players in a certain position eventually need a major surgery - something is wrong.
A lot of the time its things we just don't know about - physically, mentally, etc. Guys can start skipping a day at the gym or change their routine or have a kid and it fucks them up in 3 different ways.Thats one of the things that fascinates me most about sports. How some players in their prime (age wise) can just seemingly lose their ability.
i am far from being a pro athlete... but I can only imagine the mental fortitude it takes to perfect a craft and talent like they do to stay in the big leagues and produce.A lot of the time its things we just don't know about - physically, mentally, etc. Guys can start skipping a day at the gym or change their routine or have a kid and it fucks them up in 3 different ways.
I am not shortDon't sell yourself short man.
Nah the Pirates we’re gonna Pirate sometime soon.Wow. When I jinx them, I really jinx them.