Baseball Stuff - Drew Storen, Brandon Kline

Nationals closer Drew Storen underwent surgery today in Washington to remove a small bone fragment from his right elbow joint, his agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, said in a telephone conversation. Van Wagenen said the operation, which he described as “a minor procedure” performed by the Nationals’ team doctor, was a complete success link

Drew Storen‏@DrewStoren - "Appreciate all the support from everyone. Really means a lot. Ready to get better and back out there."

Dylan Bundy's second start identical to first pro start for Delmarva: 3 IP no baserunners, 6Ks. Now seen 18 batters, all 18 down, 12 by K   

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College Pitcher - Branden Kline RHP – Virginia

Branden Kline is moving up draft boards quickly as his conversion from Virginia’s closer to their Friday starter proves to be a success. As a closer, Kline was mostly a fastball/slider guy but he has been incorporating more changeups and curveballs into his repertoire this year, both of which can become major league pitches. He’s got the frame to be a starter at 6’3” and he can sustain his velocity over the course of a game. His approach is a more “aggressive” one typically associated with relievers but I’m not sure that means anything at all. The reliance on the slider and his approach might make him vulnerable to injuries but I’m skeptical that such factors could make his risk significantly greater than any given college pitcher. He could make a good Jordan Swagerty type of pick that would be able to deliver value quickly as a reliever or develop as a starting pitcher at a slower pace. But, the way it’s looking, Kline won’t fall all the way to the second round, so it will take one of our earlier picks, possibly late in the first round. link