Breakout?

Last year, in his first season off of TJ surgery, Mark Melancon used his fastball, curve and change to burn through A, AA and AAA. His numbers got better and better as he climed and this year he is a threat to make the big club out of spring training. Here's why it might happen: a full year of hard work after TJ, he might add a tick two to his 95 mph fastball this season. He're why it might not happen: the Yanks have a bunch of good relievers who are already on their jampacked 40 man roster. Mark is not, and might have to wait as a result. But, if he's ready, he's ready and they'll make room for him.