02/07: SI: Verducci on Wang
Posted by: James
Sounds like something out of Fashion week. Tom Verducci checks in with his prediction for the pitchers that will break out this season and we don't mean in pimples. Of course, with all of his top 10 under the age of 27 and with Felix Hernandez (all of 19!) on the list, the pimples could be defintely be a possibility.
Here's what he had to say about Mr. Wanger (don't blame me for that one! Blame the Yankees clubhouse for that nickname!), who came in number 2 on the list:
Isn't the health issue a concern for every pitcher? Still, with Wang's history, he definitely does warrant special consideration. Here's to a healthy 2006 for the Wanger.
Credit to Steve Lombardi for the link.
Here's what he had to say about Mr. Wanger (don't blame me for that one! Blame the Yankees clubhouse for that nickname!), who came in number 2 on the list:
The cool right-hander is a strike- and groundball-throwing machine, getting through his average inning as an AL rookie with only 13.7 pitches. Pitching for a team loaded with offense, Wang is a near lock to win 15 games -- but only if he stays healthy, which is still a concern among the New York executives.
Isn't the health issue a concern for every pitcher? Still, with Wang's history, he definitely does warrant special consideration. Here's to a healthy 2006 for the Wanger.
Credit to Steve Lombardi for the link.