Garland Has "Knot" In Shoulder

After his second subpar outing in three spring training starts, White Sox SP Jon Garland said Friday he has a "knot" in his right shoulder. He said it doesn't hurt but it makes it difficult to throw the ball where he wants to. "I kind of have that same feeling that I did towards the end of spring last year," Garland said after the White Sox lost 4-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. "It just feels tight. Last year somehow it worked its way out, and hopefully it works its way out this year."

Garland's arm feels the same way it did last spring -- and that's not good. Garland gave up four runs and eight hits Friday vs. Arizona -- including two homers -- in three innings. He walked one and struck out three. Garland figures to play a big role if the White Sox are to reclaim the AL Central title this season. He's won 18 games each of the last two years, becoming the first White Sox pitcher to do that since Jack McDowell from 1992-93. Last year, the problem went away shortly after the regular season started, Garland said. He's hoping the same thing will happen this year. He gets the wins, but he doesn't strikeout many hitters and his ERA can get high at times. But he can be a decent middle of the road Fantasy starter in most formats.
Source: CBS SportsLine.com