Pen - thanks for the article, I didn't have time to read it yesterday, but
it brought a smile to my face this morning.  As K Cone said - remember when
all was right with the world?

I am worried about the injury, too, but I think if anyone could come back
from it, it's our Coney - remember he already came back from a
career-threatening, and basically life-threatening situation once.

Wishing a happy and blessed Easter to our Christian courtiers!

And smiles to everyone...

Ally :)

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Assistant to Paul Kanavos & Jonathan Stern
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212-581-4540

Cone Report: Red Sox pitcher David Cone, on the disabled list with
right shoulder inflammation, threw on the side Thursday in Fort Myers,
Fla. "From my  understanding, it's as good as he felt all spring,"
Williams said. "They said he had pretty good life for the first time
back off a mound. At least he's going in the right direction."

Cone hasn't pitched for the Sox this season, but a hat and a No.36
jersey are in his locker, along with a stack of his mail.
susan peters ~ [email protected]

Righthander Bret Saberhagen suffered a setback that was described as
not serious to his right shoulder. He had been scheduled to start for
Class A Sarasota, but that was pushed back indefinitely. David Cone
was also rounding into form as he was slowly making progress from his
own shoulder soreness. Both veterans were expected to work out with
the club when it traveled to Tampa Bay for three games beginning
April 16. . . .
susan peters ~ [email protected]

YAHOO!!

April 17, 2001 

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Boston Red Sox pitcher David Cone threw all of his
pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday for the first time since
going on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. 

Cone threw approximately 50 pitches during his fourth bullpen session
before the Red Sox played the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He could begin
throwing batting practice by next week at the team's complex in Fort
Myers, Fla. 

"My mindset is to get healthy and go from there," Cone said. "I'm
very encouraged with the progress that I've made. I just have to get
ready and see what happens. It's a little tough to project when I'll
be ready." 

Cone signed with the Red Sox in January after spending the past 5 1-2
years with the New York Yankees. He was hurt during spring training
and has not yet made a regular season appearance with Boston. 
"It's hard to feel part of the team when you're on the DL and you
haven't pitched a game yet," Cone said. "You still pull for
everybody." 

Cone watched last weekend's series between the Red Sox and Yankees on
TV from his home in the Tampa area. It would have been his first
opportunity to face his former team. 

"I was just envious not being able to be there," Cone said. "It was
a great series. It's tough to miss that." 

Right-hander Bret Saberhagen, who is coming back after right shoulder
surgery, has slowed down his rehab after experiencing some shoulder
discomfort. 

The problem developed last week the day after Saberhagen made a rehab
appearance. He has resumed playing catch. 


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Awww man.. he ain't rootin for the Yanks.. I'm just glad Cone is getting 
better, and he'll be up in no time, I know it! 

Kris

David Cone threw two innings of batting practice Tuesday, delivering 15 
pitches in each "inning." He will also be re-evaluated Wednesday.

Talking about his first homerun:

Jason Giambi of the A's: My first one came off David Cone. That's not
too bad, eh? That will always be a big one. Mark McGwire was excited
for me. Lance Parrish was catching, and I remember him (from when I
was in) high school in Southern California. He got Cone to sign it for
me. Of course, I did not get a hit off Cone for the next two years.


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You can read the first chapter of Roger Angell's new book here:

http://www.twbookmark.com/books/6/0446527688/chapter_excerpt11931.html
susan peters ~ [email protected]

Susan -

Thank you!!  I think I just *have* to order it, now that I've read a little!

Ally :)
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whoo-hoo
Thanks Susan :)

everyone in my department is at a board meeting so I was able to print out
the excerpt!  Also cute story on Giambi's first homer!  Where did you hear
that one!

I am still waiting to receive my book from Amazon, for those of you
interested it's release on Amazon is May 4th.  I've had it on order for a
few months now, so hopefully I will be getting it the 2nd week of May!  This
little excerpt will whet my appetite for the time being!

Penny thanks for the update on Coney's progress.  Hopefully his evaluation
went well today

Have a Great Night All~ Let's hope for a Yankee win tonight.. I'm still
tasting last night's sour loss :(

Laura

The excerpt is wonderful! I can't wait to read the book. KC, thanks
for the heads up, I just ordered it. And thanks for telling me Roger
Angell works in my building (duh). When my book arrives I'm going to
go up to his office and get it signed. Maybe he'll "talk David" with
me!

Penny it's great to hear about David's outing. I wonder how he did?

Laura the Jason Giambi piece was from an article the Sporting News had
on players talking about HRs.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/columns/20010419/sluggersspeakoutaboutthe.html

GO ANDY!



susan peters ~ [email protected]

Hey Susan, thanks for this link! Angell really is a great baseball
writer.  I didn't realize he was so old, though!  ;)  Anyway, I am looking
forward to the rest of the book, which can now also be ordered at bn.com.

-- Akino
aka BG (o:P

http://www.geocities.com/coney36_nyy/

Hi everyone!  First, thank you Penny for the little update...sounds
fabulous!  Hopefully they will let us know more about the
evaluation...wonder what minor league team they may have him work with?
Sarasota or Ft Myers I'd imagine since he's already down in Florida...?

Also, that's great you found that link Susan, and thanks for sharing it
with everyone!  As some of you know, I already have the book and I have to
say the first chapter is *just* the beginning...Angell is just such a
beautiful, intelligent writer...and you can just tell how much he cares
for David as a friend but how he is also just a big fan of his work!  And
the emotions....wow, I have tears behind my eyes with each word...

Oh, and great little tidbit from Giambi!  That was cute...:)

Continue to keep good thoughts!~ ~  ~ ~~  ~~ ~  
                            --KC :)

From the Sporting News:

David Cone (right shoulder) is throwing live batting practice on the
side but still weeks away from returning to game action. 

I found a really nice article from last October on David. Take a look:

http://www.newsday.com/sports/subway/stories/nd3301.htm

Also if you missed my post on Bronx Bombers I spoke with Roger Angell
today (we both work for Conde Nast) and he said because David is
rehabilitating his shoulder he's not able to do a book signing. He
said it's been increasingly difficult to get any time with him because
of all he's been through, and once he does begin pitching again the
baseball schedule will make it impossible for David to appear
anywhere.

Angell does plan on promoting the book himself and has a few things
coming up which haven't been finalized yet. He'll most likely be doing
a signing at Barnes & Noble in Manhattan, but doesn't know which
location.

He was very pleased to hear how much I enjoyed his writing and told me
he'd be glad to sign my book when it arrives. Gosh I'm excited to meet
someone who knows David so well! 

Don't worry KC, I'll plug your site ;)

And here's something odd I found - A website School House Books

http://schoolhousebooksweb.com/20_cent_langap.html

has a list called the "Library of Suggested Reading of Twentieth
Century Works"  which are the latest recommended authors for the
English Advanced Placement Language and Composition classes by The
College Board as located in the Acorn Book, 2000-2001. "A Pitcher's
Story" is on the list of recommended books!


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