texasleaguers.com - 1/30/2009
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Texas Rangers RHP Brandon McCarthy. (Source: nyrangers3019, rootzoo.com) Several days ago, it was reported by several local media outlets that Brandon McCarthy choked down 7,000 calories a day this off-season to add about 25 pounds to his slender frame. This weight gain has a lot of fans ...
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Eric Hurley, Brandon McCarthy: Injury Thoughts
Driveline Mechanics —
Over at TexasLeaguers.com, I've put up two brief articles that take a look at possible (probable?) injury mechanisms in the Texas Rangers' two young right-handed starters.
For Eric Hurley, I lay out what I think happened to him and how his hamstring played a role in his injury.
Eric Hurley: Hamstrings, rotator cuffs, and Mark Connor
For Brandon McCarthy, I talk about how his weight gain isn't necessarily a light at the end of his injury tunnel.
Brandon McCarthy: Notes on weight gain
The articles are brief, but I ...
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lonestarball.com 4/10/2009 —
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Texas Rangers pitcher Brandon McCarthy follows through with a pitch during the first inning of a ...
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rangersblog.dallasnews.com 1/21/2009 — • Brandon McCarthy said he feels healthy and that his shoulder and elbow feel good. McCarthy said he's worked hard to strengthen not only the area that has proved bothersome, but also the areas around that. I think it's big...
