Reply to "Over use of young pitchers fueling Tommy John surgery"

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JBB: I feel for you and your son, but I also know that what got him to the show will be the same thing that gets him back (talent, drive and an unbelievable work ethic). He got a taste and I'd be willing to bet there's no greater motivation to get back. I keep hearing the ol' pitching coach's words over and over again in my head. The wisdom he laid down with those four things in our initial meeting was never more true.

Pitchers face that risk every outing, but most can't imagine doing anything else. It's been said over and over in this post. Make every attempt to minimize damage and hope for the best.

4/16/149:46 PM

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