There’s no doubt that Scott Kazmir broke out in 2006. His strikeout rate was phenomonal and his walk rate improved considerably. Of course the problem was, he logged only 144 innings because of a bad shoulder. Scott Kazmir provides the Devil Rays with an “ace” quality pitcher for the first time in the franchise’s history.
That’s why the news that Kazmir threw a bullpen session for the first time and had no problems with his shoulder was very encouraging news. Kazmir even went to say that this was the strongest he’s felt in January in his career so hopefully the time off did him some good.
