All of you Mariners fans out there that have criticized the Seattle coaching staff for not pushing Felix Hernandez longer in games should take a long look at what's going on in Florida. Pitchers are about to report to spring training and Josh Johnson and Anibal Sanchez are still throwing with pain. Johnson is dealing with biceps soreness while Sanchez has a balky shoulder. Both have a history of injuries.
The Mariners plan was to only increase Felix Hernandez' innings thrown by 15-20 a year. For the most part, they have done just that. Let's see how the Marlins handled Johnson and Sanchez last season, understanding their development over the last three years.
Felix Hernandez:
2004 (A, AA) - 149.1 Innings Pitched
2005 (AA, Majors) - 172.1 Innings Pitched
2006 (Majors) - 191 Innings Pitched
Anibal Sanchez:
2004 (A) - 76.1 Inning Pitched
2005 (A, AA) - 136 Innings Pitched
2006 (AA, Majors) - 200 Innnings Pitched
Josh Johnson:
2004 (A) - 114.1 Innings Pitched
2005 (AA, Majors) - 152 Innings Pitched
2006 (Majors) - 157 Innings Pitched (Ended Season with Biceps injury on September 12th)
Hats off to the Mariners and shame on the Marlins. Let's hope Sanchez and Johnson make it to Opening Day.
The Mariners plan was to only increase Felix Hernandez' innings thrown by 15-20 a year. For the most part, they have done just that. Let's see how the Marlins handled Johnson and Sanchez last season, understanding their development over the last three years.
Felix Hernandez:
2004 (A, AA) - 149.1 Innings Pitched
2005 (AA, Majors) - 172.1 Innings Pitched
2006 (Majors) - 191 Innings Pitched
Anibal Sanchez:
2004 (A) - 76.1 Inning Pitched
2005 (A, AA) - 136 Innings Pitched
2006 (AA, Majors) - 200 Innnings Pitched
Josh Johnson:
2004 (A) - 114.1 Innings Pitched
2005 (AA, Majors) - 152 Innings Pitched
2006 (Majors) - 157 Innings Pitched (Ended Season with Biceps injury on September 12th)
Hats off to the Mariners and shame on the Marlins. Let's hope Sanchez and Johnson make it to Opening Day.
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