Yankees’ Nick Burdi draws high praise from Aaron Boone
TAMPA — Aaron Boone’s face said it all. When asked what impressed him about Nick Vardy’s first few live batting practice sessions, Boone shook his head and paused for a few seconds in disbelief. “You talk about a lot of different things, which is great,” Boone said Friday afternoon. Nick Vardy pitches during Yankees batting […]
Nick Burdi impressing Yankees after rare injury history
TAMPA — It’s an exclusive club, and not one Nick Vardy particularly wanted to be a part of. Nearly 50 pitchers have had two Tommy John surgeries. More than 50 people have also undergone surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome. However, Vardy and Shaun Hill are the only two known pitchers to return to pitching […]