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Article: Bucs' Van Benschoten adjusts mechanics
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- July 25, 2007
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John Van Benschoten missed a start last week and began to work on
a new beginning.
"You kind of need an overhaul to get it right," he said. "It's
basically starting up again."
Van Benschoten, carrying one of the most-bloated ERAs of any
starter in baseball, is encouraged with early progress in three
bullpen sessions aimed at correcting a flaw in his delivery.
The second-year pitcher (0-4, 8.17 ERA) threw 83 pitches during a
bullpen session Sunday. He's scheduled for another workout today
before returning to the mound Friday against Philadelphia.
"We'll see how it goes," Van Benschoten said. "But right now, I
think everything is really, really well. It feels normal. It feels
fine. It's just ...