Bill Conlin: A pitching style that could prevent injuries

W HEN I'M King of the World . . . 

More major league clubs will investigate "momentum pitching" as a viable alternative to

the arm-killing, paint-by-numbers, minimalist style that gradually took over

after the "no windup"

motion was adopted in the 1960s . . .

Briefly, former Red Sox journeyman Dick Mills has developed a delivery he claims increases

velocity while decreasing arm strain. If you watched Tim Lincecum matching up with Phils No. 1 Cole Hamels, you saw the momentum delivery in action. The Giants' vest-pocket

ace towers 5-11 and tips the scale at a robust 170. Take a look at Lincecum's delivery (videos available on MLB.com) and pay attention to four things: 1. His length of stride. 2. His three-quarter arm slot. 3. The low position of his hands as he begins a slow turn and the arm speed enhanced by the momentum generated ...