Brian Bruney is the Daisuke Matsuzaka of relief pitchers. He walks a lot, but he doesn’t allow many hits and he strikes out a lot. He’s not easy on the nerves to watch but he can be effective in the end result. There’s no reason why Bruney shouldn’t be the 7th inning man out of the pen for the Yankees (or for some other team)…
…well, except for his health.
You see, Brian Bruney is 26-years old. And, he’s already broken down, twice. In 2006, he stretched ligaments in his elbow; and, in 2008, he tore a ligament in his right foot – both injuries leading to major down-time.
Doesn’t sound like someone you can count on, does it?