Millwood, McCarthy coming along slowly
Published 3/2/2008 by Associated Press at SportingNews.com Baseball News and Exclusive Analysis
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Texas Rangers starters Kevin Millwood and Brandon McCarthy were back on the ...
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Non Roster Invitee: Chris Richard - Rays
johnnyhair posted 3/2/2008 from www.tireball.com
After a poor start to the 2003 season, shoulder problems forced him to miss the remainder of the year as well as 2004. The Texas Rangesr signed him in 2005 and despite some strong Triple-A numbers (.301/.379/.489 and 14 homers) never called him up to the majors. He’d spend 2006 playing in Triple-A for Pittsburgh and spent last season in Triple-A for Tampa Bay hitting .284/.384/.488. The RaysNon Roster Invitee: Jamey Wright - Rangers
johnnyhair posted 3/2/2008 from www.tireball.com
I understand there are reasons not to be excited about seeing him back so I will at least mention them as well. Last season marked only the second time in his career that he had more innings pitched then hits allowed. (The other was 2003 when he allowed 23 hits in 25.1 innings) Further evidence that last season was a fluke could be evident by his career best 1.47 WHIP based on seasons with 50 or mSeason on the 'Brink
South Side Sox found this 3/2/2008 on www.suntimes.com
To hear White Sox general manager Ken Williams tell it, he drove hours and hours through the cotton fields to get to the Linebrink household. With a classic Texas aw shucks look, Scott Linebrink doesnt think it was quite that far. ...SI.com - Millwood and McCarthy back on mound, but still in the bullpen instead of a game
Lone Star Ball found this 3/2/2008 on sportsillustrated.cnn.com
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, ...Texas Downs Kansas City In Walkoff Style, 8-7
jamcadbury posted 3/3/2008 from mvn.com
The Texas Rangers come from behind in the bottom of the 9th inning to knock off the Kansas City Royals in Surprise; the continued improvement of Kevin Millwood, Brandon McCarthy and Joaquin Benoit; is David Murphy the new Rusty Greer?
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Lone Star Ball • Millwood and McCarthy update
SI has an item from the AP wire, giving an update on Kevin Millwood and Brandon McCarthy. Both had bullpen sessions today, Millwood will be throwing a simulated game on Wednesday, and McCarthy may pitch in the exhibition game on Friday.
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