Buzz: Chien-Ming Wang to Throw Off Mound
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, Alan Nero, the agent for RHP Chien-Ming Wang, says his client will begin throwing off a mound in the next week or two.
Nero told Rosenthal “we’re anticipating a major-league offer with a substantial guarantee and substantial upside” but is willing to wait for the right offer.
…like Matt, Wang is someone who i like, although i always worry about guys coming off shoulder surgery…if his sinker is sinking he is a ground ball machine and i think he could benefit greatly by being in the National League…i wonder, if he is set to throw off a mound, if he would be ready by opening day, and if so, what is he currently bringing to the table as far as velocity and control are concerned…he hasn’t pitched a full season since 2007 and he melted down that year in the ALDS against Cleveland, so it’s going to be difficult for any team to take such a risk, although, like Sheets, there is a ton of upside with Wang if he’s healthy…
Nero said six teams have requested the medical records for Wang, who will be 30 on Opening Day.
Wang was limited to 12 games and nine starts in 2009 for the Yankees, and went just 1-6 with a 9.64 ERA, and in 2008 he made just 15 starts and went 8-2 with a 4.07 ERA before going down with a foot injury he sustained while running the bases.
