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Eight seasons after surgery, Axford feels strong and stays positive

It's been eight years since John Axford underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, a procedure that saved his baseball career and has allowed him to become one of the game's dominant closers. But a recent report suggests the modern day closer is continually put at risk for more injury. It's something Axford doesn't worry about.

Apr 20, 2012
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