Ryan Vogelsong: 10 Reasons His Coach May Turn Back into a Pumpkin in 2012

There weren't many feel-good stories in sports last year that topped the rise of Ryan Vogelsong.

The 33-year-old journeyman had a tumultuous career before his breakout 2011 season. He endured Tommy John surgery, being cut repeatedly and a stint in Japan. When the team that originally drafted him over a decade earlier signed him, it was far from a sure bet.

One Barry Zito injury later, a star was born.

Vogelsong pitched brilliantly, stepping in as a starter when Zito went down early in the season. His 2011 totals include a 13-7 record and a 2.71 ERA. He added 139 strikeouts and took the Bay Area and MLB by storm.

To make an impact at his age, at such a late stage in his career, was a remarkable accomplishment and one the...

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