A year after late trade, Kontos fights to defend roster spot

George Kontos' success as a big leaguer is due in part to miscommunication. A fifth-round draft pick by the New York Yankees, Kontos was a promising, hard-throwing starter when Tommy John Surgery halted his progress in 2009. When Kontos returned the field, coaches encouraged him to "get on top of...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]