How difficult was it to come back from Tommy John surgery?
GS: Everyday I wasn’t able to play challenged my patience with the recovery process. It was especially difficult at the onset. As soon as I arrived in Arizona I knew right away it was going to be a long year. I just immersed myself in the rehab and tried to get better everyday. It didn’t hurt to have some really good friends and trainers to guide me through it all. TRA: How did it feel to finally get back up on a mound in a competitive game again? GS: Words can’t describe how I felt. It was like reliving the first game I had ever pitched in. All the nerves and excitement made it go by so fast. It was great to have my family there also, they made the experience that much more enjoyable. TRA: If you had the choice of playing for any other team, which would you choose? GS: I love the Rangers organization. They treat us great, and they aren’t afraid of interraction at all of the levels. It gives us a great chance to learn from one another. However, if they could relocate to San Diego, it c
