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By Jim Pratt | @BigLeaguesMthly
CC Sabathia played catch on Thursday for the first time since the injury and reported no discomfort as he left the field … “It felt really good, I didn’t feel anything in the elbow, so I am confident. I’m just looking forward to pitching next Friday.” – New York Post
Sabathia made it clear he didn’t want to go on the DL to
begin with, pleading his case to manager Joe Girardi and general manager Brian
Cashman.
Waking up the day after throwing a complete game against the
Seattle Mariners on August 3, Sabathia couldn’t touch his left shoulder withhis left hand. After an MRI revealed no structural damage, he was allowed to
make his next scheduled start in the rotation. Although he threw less than 100
pitches against Detroit, Sabathia once felt soreness in the elbow. 