WHERE'S MANNY BANUELOS? WE KNOW

When we first heard about Manny Banuelos, he was considered one of the most important lefty arms of the Yankees future.  I bought in and I actually still think he can be.  Manny was part of the Killer B's. Then, Andrew Brackman disappeared and Dellin Betances was left with Banuelos in the minor leagues. There wasn't much movement.

Then there were set backs and injuries to both and then in late 2012, Manny Banuelos underwent Tommy John Surgery and did not pitch in 2013. He did pitch in the instructional league though.

Now, according to Mark Newman, the Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Yanks, great things are starting to happen... it's about time!

LoHud says: "Newman said he was reaching 92-94 mph with a good changeup and getting breaking balls over the plate. He is expected to be ready this spring, but he will not pitch at all this winter. 'He pitched enough,' Newman said. 'He's been throwing for 14, 15 months. He's going home to rest.'"

I once had dreams that this lefty would just dominate the American League one day. I hope so. I really hope this Tommy John surgery does the trick.

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