The Yankees struggled with several pitching injuries last season, including a different kind of elbow injury that cost Mussina five weeks.

Despite pitching issues and injuries the Yankees won another AL East title in 2006.

The Giants have endured pitching injuries all season.

The bizarre line of pitching injuries continues, with Joe Magrane, the No. 1 starter, out for the season.

But pitching injuries don't explain how the highest-paid team ever could lose five consecutive games last week to the poorly paid Expos and Marlins.

But the institute is renowned for its research on pitching injuries.

Clemens wanted to continue, but the Yankee staff decided to relieve him immediately, which is typical of the conservative way the Yankees handle pitching injuries.

"We need to eliminate pitching injuries," Marshall said.

Cone was a temporary starter last season when the Mets had their siege of pitching injuries.

They had no reason to harbor the same confidence about pitching injuries.