PITTSBURGH - This true-to-life model of Pirates Pitcher Kip Wells demonstrates the precise spot where he experienced 100% blockage of his axillary artery, the main vessel from the chest to the arm. The blockage was surgically removed and Wells is back throwing again, hoping to return to the starting rotation before the All-Star Game.
Dr. Jingo Bang, Carbolic Smoke Ball Chief Medical Advisor, has diagnosed Wells' real problem as the heavy yellow base to which his feet are melded. "And his head bobbles around, too," said Dr. Bang.
