Comments on: Clayton Mortensen has elbow tendinitis

By: Chris O'Leary

Chris O'Leary — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:34:50 +0000

“chris…would you say the cutter or the slider is more damaging to the arm”

Probably the slider due to the greater break.

You can throw the cutter more with finger pressure whereas a slider’s greater movement requires more active supination.

By: DCGreg

DCGreg — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:11:01 +0000

On the subject of classic mechanics, is it just me or did DGoold’s piece a few days ago make it sound like the whole thing royally screwed up Ottavino?

By: VolsnCards5

VolsnCards5 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:51:48 +0000

chris…would you say the cutter or the slider is more damaging to the arm

By: Memphis25

Memphis25 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:06:24 +0000

I hope its nothing too serious, I’m expecting big things from Mortensen this year, and would hate to see another prospect miss time with TJ.

By: Chris O'Leary

Chris O'Leary — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:40:13 +0000

“Still waiting for that Matt Cain analysis I emailed you for.”

I’m still waiting for a good clip.

By: Kazahkstanny Danny

Kazahkstanny Danny — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:16:29 +0000

The anti-guru guru makes an appearance. Love your work Chris. Still waiting for that Matt Cain analysis I emailed you for.

By: Chris O'Leary

Chris O'Leary — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:48:14 +0000

I think the organization’s apparent focus on teaching everyone the Cutter (Cut Fastball) could be counteracting some of the Classic Mechanics stuff. Both the Cutter and the Slider increase the load on the elbow significantly and can lead to elbow problems.

This is likely more of a pitch-related problem than a mechanics-related problem.