Here's an example of why I love the internet. A pitcher e-mails a reporter directly with the status of his injury. As it turns out, Brian Bannister's injury was more serious than first reported because the extent of the original injury did not show up on the MRI. The real interesting part of the e-mail comes later, when Bannister talks about keeping in pitching shape:

My arm has remained in pitching shape throughout this entire process, because it has never bothered me to pitch, just to run. I have also used the time to work on many aspects of my pitching, and have developed two new pitches that are sharper and more consistent.

If these pitches work, the Mets will not only get back a healthy pitcher, but one that's tougher to hit.

Hat tip, MetsBlog.com.