Tommy John surgery at 50: Rockies hope to add to list of success stories

Colorado Rockies pitchers Antonio Senzatela, left, Lucas Gilbreath, center, and German Marquez, right, walk to a practice field during spring training baseball workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: March 3, 2024 at 5:45 AM MST | UPDATED: March 3, 2024 at 5:48 AM MST

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German Marquez flexed his right arm as he pointed to the small zipper scar near his elbow.

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As Tommy John surgery turns 50, procedure has many success stories. The Rockies are hoping to add a few more to that list.

German Marquez, one of six pitchers in Rockies organization to recently have the surgery, says he has “brand new arm.” But procedure isn’t without its pitfalls.

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