Mark Montgomery (Yankees)-- a question

bmp1971 · Dec 11, 2013

Does anyone here know why the Yankees converted Montgomery to a set-up man and spot-starter when it appeared he was primed to be a closer? Looked like he was dominating as a closer in the minors, so what happened? In 3 minor league seasons he averages 13.6 K/9 (209K in 138 IN), and a 2.22 ERA.

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maxe0213 · Dec 11, 2013

No idea. But I would expect him to pitch out of the bullpen when he hits the majors (late this season or next year).

D-Lite · Dec 11, 2013

Yanks do that with relievers to work on other things. It has nothing to do with eventual role, just something like innings work, working on a pitch, exposure to different game situations. Don't read anything into it.

vwnut13 · Dec 11, 2013

4 starts in the GCL does not mean that they are using him as a spot starter.

Lars · Dec 11, 2013

http://itsaboutthemoney.net/archives/2013/08/16/mark-montgomery-back-to-the-dl/

bmp1971 · Dec 11, 2013

Lars said:
http://itsaboutthemoney.net/archives/2013/08/16/mark-montgomery-back-to-the-dl/

Thanks. I had seen a video of him pitching and I noticed his follow through looked real tough on the shoulder. I hope he gets it worked out so he becomes more durable.

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