Season: 1-1, -0.08
St. Louis -114 vs. Houston
Playing against Andy Pettite. From today's Houston Chronicle:
Pettitte readily admits he can't go full bore when he takes the mound today against St. Louis. The start will be Pettitte's first in the regular season since he underwent surgery last Aug. 24 to repair a torn flexor in his left elbow. After maintaining a cautious pace during spring training, Pettitte knows he must take it slow.
"I'm not extremely happy with the way that my arm progressed during spring training. I thought I'd be a lot further along than I am," Pettitte said. "But this is what I've got. Probably the first few starts, we're going to have to keep a close eye on me. I just hope that I continue to progress."
Pettitte, who injured his elbow on a check swing while batting in his first start last season, threw 80 pitches Friday at Round Rock in his third spring training start. Though he used the word "marginal" to describe his command, Pettitte has progressed markedly from late January, when light toss was a strenuous daily regimen.
Pettitte finished 6-4 with a 3.90 ERA in 2004. He had three stints on the disabled list, including his final trip following his last appearance of the season on Aug. 12. Pettitte made 15 starts and logged 83 innings — both career lows. Because he spent so much time out of the rotation, Pettitte has had a difficult time gauging when he will return to form.
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St. Louis -114 vs. Houston
Playing against Andy Pettite. From today's Houston Chronicle:
Pettitte readily admits he can't go full bore when he takes the mound today against St. Louis. The start will be Pettitte's first in the regular season since he underwent surgery last Aug. 24 to repair a torn flexor in his left elbow. After maintaining a cautious pace during spring training, Pettitte knows he must take it slow.
"I'm not extremely happy with the way that my arm progressed during spring training. I thought I'd be a lot further along than I am," Pettitte said. "But this is what I've got. Probably the first few starts, we're going to have to keep a close eye on me. I just hope that I continue to progress."
Pettitte, who injured his elbow on a check swing while batting in his first start last season, threw 80 pitches Friday at Round Rock in his third spring training start. Though he used the word "marginal" to describe his command, Pettitte has progressed markedly from late January, when light toss was a strenuous daily regimen.
Pettitte finished 6-4 with a 3.90 ERA in 2004. He had three stints on the disabled list, including his final trip following his last appearance of the season on Aug. 12. Pettitte made 15 starts and logged 83 innings — both career lows. Because he spent so much time out of the rotation, Pettitte has had a difficult time gauging when he will return to form.
Back later with tonight's plays.
