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Triple-A Pitcher George Kontos Facing Tommy John Surgery
Chad Jennings reports that George Kontos, a 23 year old RHP with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, is expecting to have Tommy John surgery, requiring 10 months of rehab. After going 1-1 with a 2.66 ERA on Double-A Trenton, Kontos had been 3-4 wit...
Surgery likely for Kontos
Surgery likely for Kontos
community.thetimes-tribune.com — George Kontos is going for a second opinion on Wednesday, but an MRI on Monday revealed a... torn ulnar collateral ligament and it's likely that Kontos will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. We have the story online, with a lot information ... (more) Surgery likely for Kontos

Exclusive Interview with George Kontos
Exclusive Interview with George Kontos
nyyankeesrumors.com — The following is a Q&A interview that I had with Mr. Kontos via the internet. I would... like to thank Mr. Kontos for agreeing to do this. What influenced you to attended Northwestern? My decision to attend Northwestern was ... (more) Exclusive Interview with George Kontos
Kontos to Have TJ Surgery
Kontos to Have TJ Surgery
nybaseballdigest.com — Bad news from Scranton George Kontos is going for a second opinion on Wednesday, but an MRI... on Monday revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament and it’s likely that Kontos will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Kontos was stuggling this month and his strikeout rate decreased ... (more) Kontos to Have TJ Surgery
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