Millwood, McCarthy coming along slowly

 
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Texas Rangers starters Kevin Millwood and Brandon McCarthy were back on the ... [link]

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SI.com - Millwood and McCarthy back on mound, but still in the bullpen instead of a game

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -Texas Rangers starters Kevin Millwood and Brandon McCarthy were back on the mound Sunday, again in the bullpen instead of a game. Millwood, the Rangers' expected opening-day starter who has been slowed by a sore right hamstring, ...
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