“Tommy John surgery has both extended and resurrected the careers of many of our players, and the science of medicine has been an incredible boon to our game. That said, this procedure is not a panacea. The goal for young players should be to avoid being in the position where surgery is a possibility by diligently taking care of their arms. Getting to the big leagues is hard enough without having to go through rehabilitation from a major procedure.” -Billy Beane, General Manager Oakland A's