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Wright tunes mechanics

Brewers' right-hander aims for more consistency in delivery

By TOM HAUDRICOURT

of the Journal Sentinel staff

Monday, April 2, 2001

With 118 major-league appearances under his belt and another 99 in the minors, Jamey Wright should have figured out a consistent, productive delivery to the plate by now.

Somehow, those fundamentals have remained out of Wright's grasp, however, which explains why he has only scratched the surface of what most baseball people consider vast potential.

"A lot of things are not brought to the attention of pitchers or hitters because of the talent they might possess," Milwaukee Brewers pitching coach Bob Apodaca said. "They think it's good ...

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