He told me he'd probably do a minor cleanup and that I'd be back pitching in 2 ½ months, so I figured I'd take my chances. It didn't exactly work out that way. Four hours later, I woke up.
Steve Karsay
I was pitching with a torn rotator cuff and capsule. I think my velocity probably was down a little, but I had a solid year.
In spring training of 2003, I actually felt my shoulder rip. But I didn't get the full effect of that until the next day. From that point until now, it's been a living nightmare. I wouldn't wish it on anybody.
living day spring training nightmare effect
work chances
Andrews told me I had a 20 percent chance to come back and compete at the major-league level. The only reason it was that high is that he did my elbow surgery and knew me.
chance reason
About 100 things were going through my mind.
mind things
Last season, I was probably 70 percent. It was a very humbling experience.
experience
I came back here for several reasons. I wanted to go to a team that can win, and this team can win. But a big reason is Luis Isaac. He knows me better than I know myself and if anybody can help me get back, it's him.
reason win team reasons big
He's a very smart man, especially when it comes to pitchers. Back then, he helped me get to the point where I thought I was at my best.
man smart thought
It was a fastball up. The big thing is I threw without pain. I'll go out there again in two days and see what I can do.
pain days big thing
I was pitching all of 2002 with a torn rotator cuff. In spring training of 2003, I actually felt my shoulder rip. From that day until about a month ago, it's been a living nightmare. I wouldn't wish it on anybody.
living day spring training nightmare
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