Article: Slowing down might be key for Parrish

The Orioles hurler and McCaskey grad, who is recovering from arm surgery, has slowed his delivery in hopes of improving his numbers.

JUPITER, Fla. - Don't let the numbers fool you. John Parrish is happy.

Despite a 4.50 earned run average after three spring outings, the relief pitcher from Lancaster says he's pleased with his progress on the comeback trail with the Baltimore Orioles.

On Wednesday, Parrish allowed a bunt single and a run-scoring single, threw a wild pitch and struck out two in the eighth inning as the Orioles and the Marlins played to a 2-2, 10-inning tie.

Yet the former McCaskey star is optimistic as he battles back from arm surgery.

"I ...

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