Initially, I was very disappointed with dealing away Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech for Chris Sale. The reasons for such feelings are numerous.
First, Sale’s ability to circumvent a major elbow or shoulder injury, due to his seemingly perilous pitching mechanics, has always perplexed me. Sale’s slender frame and the torque generated by his high-elbow release point appear to render a significant arm injury more than simply likely, but rather inevitable.
Second, I do not recall him being as dominant last season as in season’s past. Sure enough, upon checking fangrahs.