[kyleb]

Sure, I know. I'm a high school coach, an ex-college pitcher who has a shoulder surgery on his resume, and I've studied a lot about biomechanics of pitching and hitting (admittedly more about hitting as of late, mostly Dr. Yeager's work). Sabathia's mechanics don't break down during a game; he's not usually in there pitching tired. Recent studies show that the real damage (beyond poor mechanics) come from pitching when tired in a game, not necessarily because you are throwing a lot of innings per year. His innings count has been steadily ramped up year after year; the Indians medical staff is one of the best in baseball.

I believe he will be a workhorse for years to come with few injury problems. He certainly has the mental and psychological makeup for it, which accounts for a lot more than most people give credit.