Steve Karsay Shoulder Quotations

I was pitching all of 2002 with a torn rotator cuff. In spring training of 2003, I actually felt my shoulder rip. From that day until about a month ago, it's been a living nightmare. I wouldn't wish it on anybody.

Coming back from shoulder surgery you don't want to change the type of pitcher you are but I definitely don't get away with as many mistakes as I used to when I was able to throw the ball 95-96 miles an hour. I have to be more precise with my location and keep the ball down and let my fielders work.

In spring training of 2003, I actually felt my shoulder rip. But I didn't get the full effect of that until the next day. From that point until now, it's been a living nightmare. I wouldn't wish it on anybody.