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Colorado Rockies | Rockies Journal: Drew Romo unconcerned about funky throws back to mound

I can’t remember the last time I received so many questions about the mechanics of a Rockies player.

Questions about salaries, playing time, manager Bud Black’s bullpen decisions and front office moves — those come fast and furious. But questions about mechanics are rare.

But the questions about rookie catcher Drew Romo’s awkward-looking, soft tosses back to the mound are unavoidable.

Here’s what’s going on.

Romo, the 35th player selected in the 2020 draft out of The Woodlands High School in Texas, was renowned for his defense. But he came down with “the yips” when working his way up through the minors.