Broxton Feeling Fine...Or So He Says

A good article today by Ken Gurnick filling in some question marks surrounding Jonathan Broxton. A small excerpt...

All-Star closer Jonathan Broxton, who has blown three of his past five save opportunities, said he's fine physically after allowing two home runs in a game for the first time in his career on Saturday night.

"We talked today. I asked if it was physical and he assured me he's fine," said Torre. "I told him it's OK to tell us if something hurts. He's fine. That being said, the only difference in him the rest of the season and his recent problem is location of his fastball."

Broxton, whose fastball according to the MLB.com pitch tracker is down about three mph since he developed a sore nerve in his big right toe, said that past injury is no longer bothering him.

There has been lots of talk surrounding Broxton recently, both supporting and criticizing, and you'd have to image it's been weighing on him too. Uncertainty is in the air, but until the fog lifts I'm giving Broxton the benefit of the doubt. Pitchers are susceptible to slumps, no different than hitters. Who's to say we aren't watching Broxton currently riding his roller coaster for the season.