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For Lail, Ruth, Location Beats Speed

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyNovember 25, 2015
Eric Ruth frustrates hitters with location rather than speed. (Robert M Pimpsner)

The mantra the Yankees – and really any club – teach to pitchers is a simple one. Follow these, and you will find success at most levels:

Work quickly … Trust your stuff … Throw strikes.

The Yankees, also like any club, are tantalized by the guys who throw cheese – the pitcher who can hit 95 … [visit site to read more]

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