Larry Rothschild Work Quotations

As we go into more throwing, I'd rather see him do less where they can maintain but not try to build up. I think that's where you run into some problems. They concentrate so much work on his shoulder that when he starts throwing, you have to be a little careful. Throwing is what counts, not how many reps you can do with weights.

They won't throw quite as heavy next time, because both of them had a pretty heavy workout today.

I think he's gotten better and better. I think he's aware of it. He is under a microscope at this level. He's worked at it. I hope the energy is still there ? I don't want him to lose the energy. He needs to channel it enough that the concentration stays in getting hitters out during games.

He is going to be built up as a starter. With the rehab, he needs to be built up that way. You can't retard the progress by putting him in the bullpen and limiting the innings and pitches. He is going to need to get the work as a starter.

That was a big part of it. With Jim Hendry, he's always been very fair with me. He's a great person to work for. He's going to get it done.

It's been good to see where he is. Even with the 13 days off, he didn't lose a whole lot, and he might have actually gained some. ... The ball is coming out with some force. We can progress him as his daily work allows.

You can tell he wants to get back as soon as he can. He has worked hard to do it.

It may be one time around the rotation that he's set back, but hopefully that's the way it works out.