In an encouraging 30-pitch mound session today, Tom Glavine furthered the hopes for a speedy come-back from the first arm surgery of his Hall-of-Fame-bound career. The veteran ranks fouth all-time in wins among major league southpaws with 305. As seasoned as he is, it seems a little maintenance does wonders.
"My arm hasn't felt this good in years," Glavine told Mark Bowman, Braves beat writer for MLB.com. He felt so good that, in addition to throwing fastballs, #47 mixed in a few signature change-ups with both improved velocity and arm strength.
Glavine plans to throw again on Friday before heading back to Birmingham, AL, to meet with Dr. James Andrews in what he hopes to be just a check-up on the way to a full recovery, readying him for the start of the 2009 regular season.
With the Braves' signing of ace Derek Lowe, Japanese hurler Kenshin Kawakami and the veteran Javier Vazquez, with Jair Jurrjens ready to go, it seems the only question left in the pitching rotation is the 5-spot. Whether it's Campillo or Glavine, one thing is certain: Glavine can offer the Braves far more than just innings. Moreso than his arm, his experience and leadership would be a priceless asset to Atlanta and the rest of the rotation. (Let's go, Frank Wren!)
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hmm.. veteran leadership and experience... sounds familiar. sounds like something we decided we didnt need... something that Boston of all teams needed more.... sounds very familiar but cant quite put my finger on it. hmmmm. hmmmmmmm.
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