FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Right-hander Tyler Thornburg had just unleashed the 20th and final pitch of his first full side session since undergoing surgery, and catcher Christian Vazquez let out an audible, "Whoooooo".
Red Sox manager Alex Cora came over and gave the reliever a hug.
Thornburg was excited and relieved. Best of all, he was not tired or sore. He wanted to keep pitching.
Wednesday's step was a significant one as Thornburg makes his comeback from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery on his right shoulder.