Note: Putz is Working on his Delivery
According to David Lennon, in a post to his blog for Newsday, J.J. Putz was already in the bullpen around 3 pm, working on his delivery with pitching coach Dan Warthen prior to today’s game.
…good, because he’s been shaky at best over the last week…
Yesterday, Putz walked one batter, allowed two hits and one run and got just one out before being removed from the game.
Prior to yesterday, though he had not allowed a hit or run in his previous five innings, he did walk five batters.
…that has been the problem, the walks… he’s still getting swings and misses, but he’s all over the zone and looks totally inconsistent… i wondered yesterday if he’s still feeling pain in his elbow…
Last week, on WFAN, Putz said he is having a difficult time finding adrenaline pitching in the eighth inning, instead of the ninth, he then missed two games with a bone spur in his right elbow, which he told reporters has not been an issue since receiving an anti-inflammatory shot the day before.
