After he found a piece of wood on which to knock, Chris Sale said Tuesday that the biggest difference for him this September is in how good he physically feels. Pitching coach Don Cooper said his biggest takeaway is in the improved numbers Sale has posted.
Either way, it’s clear that both men are pleased with the results of a somewhat questionable plan they put into place this spring that called for Sale to dial it back on the mound in order to ensure his longevity. With three or four starts left, Sale, whose next turn is Friday at Kansas City, has enjoyed perhaps the most successful post All-Star break run of his career.