This is from Yahoo: Mar 29 The velocity on Cordero's fastball has been topping out at 87 mph this spring instead of its usual 88-91 mph range, the Washington Post reports. Recommendation: Cordero isn't concerned. "I was working on some things," he said. "I wanted to work on my slider and my change-up, and I knew where my fastball was. I'm not worried. My velocity will be there." He's entrenched as the Nationals closer, but his declining performance over the last couple of seasons have raised some red flags. Keep a close eye on him in the early going. must be hurting a bit.