CLEVELAND: The interest to bring in left-handed relief pitcher Tom Gorzelanny started some time in the second part of last season, when he was pitching for the Detroit Tigers.
That’s around the time Gorzelanny, facing the Indians, began throwing with a lower arm slot. It was more of a side-arm motion than his previous delivery, which was more over-the-top. The result was better break on his slider and curveball and more dip in his sinker and changeup.
The Indians took notice.
“I remember [Indians manager Terry Francona], when he pitched against us for Detroit last year, Tito and I were like, ‘Wow, this is pretty good,’ ” said pitching coach Mickey Callaway.