MESA, Ariz. — Job security? A’s pitcher Yusmeiro Petit wouldn’t know anything about that.
In his previous 10 seasons in the big leagues, Petit had never pitched on more than a one-year deal. Most spring trainings, he’s had to fight just to make it on whatever team he’s on. Every year, he’s had to go out on that mound and pitch with the anxiety of uncertainty as to where he would be playing the next season.
“It can get to your mind and your body,” Petit said. “It can make you try to throw with more velocity, put more pressure on your body and you end up with an injury.