Jhoulys Chacin admitted after Saturday's game that he's concerned about his lack of arm strength, the Denver Post reports. "I really don't know what's wrong with my arm. I can't get strong," Chacin said. "Even if I throw extra hard, I can get one (pitch),
Chacin admitted after Saturday's game that he's concerned about his lack of arm strength, the Denver Post reports. "I really don't know what's wrong with my arm. I can't get strong," Chacin said. "Even if I throw extra hard, I can get one (pitch), but then I can't throw the next one hard."
Analysis:
The Brewers hammered Chacin for seven runs over 5.2 innings Saturday, dropping him to 1-7 on the year and pushing his ERA up to 5.40. Chacin's fastball velocity is down close to two miles per hour from a season ago (from 89.8 mph to 88.1), but manager Walt Weiss said the right-hander does not have any pain and the Rockies really don't have anywhere else to turn for a starting pitcher. A shoulder strain cost Chacin the first month of the season.
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