 He was fine, but continued to throw right handed in the minor leagues during three seasons.His comeback started on a high note, as he was 5–2 with a 1.58 ERA in eight starts for Rookie Class Gulf Coast League Yankees in 1980, finishing fourth in the league in ERA.In 1981, he was 1–4 with a 3.20 ERA for Class-A Fort Lauderdale Yankees, and then 1–1, 1.33 ERA for Class-A Fresno Giants in 1982 to complete his revival bid, but did not return to the majors.