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ARE THEIR DAYS NUMBERED?
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May 22, 1989

Are Their Days Numbered?

A new statistical theory makes it possible to predict whether aces like Dwight Gooden (left) and Roger Clemens will fulfill their promise before age catches up with them

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Forcing one great year out of a young pitcher could cost you five good years later. Who knows? It could also cost you a Nolan Ryan.

[This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine or PDF.]

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