D-LO READY TO GO: Pitcher Luis De Los Santos, called up from Triple A to start today, seemed remarkably calm on the eve of his major-league debut.
"In the big leagues, the only thing is they have more experience," the 24-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic said. "If you throw strikes, you can do okay."
De Los Santos was a top prospect in the Yankees organization until injuring his right knee during the 1999 season at Triple-A Columbus. He made it back to the mound during the 2000 season, but injured his right elbow and was released in July 2001. He signed with the Rays as a minor-league free agent in November.
"I was not very happy (to be released) because I lost my job, but I went home and worked hard," De Los Santos said. "Tampa Bay said they had an opportunity for me, and I said, 'Thank you, Tampa Bay."'
De Los Santos was 6-1 with a 2.02 ERA in 11 starts for Durham after making seven relief appearances.
"In the big leagues, the only thing is they have more experience," the 24-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic said. "If you throw strikes, you can do okay."
De Los Santos was a top prospect in the Yankees organization until injuring his right knee during the 1999 season at Triple-A Columbus. He made it back to the mound during the 2000 season, but injured his right elbow and was released in July 2001. He signed with the Rays as a minor-league free agent in November.
"I was not very happy (to be released) because I lost my job, but I went home and worked hard," De Los Santos said. "Tampa Bay said they had an opportunity for me, and I said, 'Thank you, Tampa Bay."'
De Los Santos was 6-1 with a 2.02 ERA in 11 starts for Durham after making seven relief appearances.
