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Rangers to shut down McCarthy

By john • Sep 23rd, 2008 • Category: brandon mccarthy, major leagues, texas rangers

For all the hype that this blog tried to insert about Texas Rangers pitcher Brandon McCarthy we must now face the facts.
McCarthy will not pitch again this year. The news came from manager Ron Washington on Monday after an
MRI revealed a strained flexor tendon in his right middle finger.
McCarthy who was acquired for John Danks [...]



McCarthy building towards next season

By john • Sep 14th, 2008 • Category: brandon mccarthy, major leagues, texas rangers

Brandon McCarthy will make his fifth start of the season Monday as the Texas Rangers host the Detroit Tigers.
McCarthy missed the first 4 1/2 months of the season due to severe forearm and elbow inflammation and is hoping to make a good impression on the Rangers coaches as the season comes to an end.
After three [...]



McCarthy picks up first win as Ranger

By john • Apr 10th, 2007 • Category: brandon mccarthy, major leagues

After a bad first inning in his first start as a Ranger Brandon McCarthy allowed just a run in his next five innings.
Monday night McCarthy made his home debut against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Aside from a Carl Crawford hit a two run homer in the second the 23 year old showed exactly why [...]



Rangers acquire Brandon McCarthy

By john • Dec 23rd, 2006 • Category: brandon mccarthy, major leagues

The Texas Rangers were in talks with the White Sox over acquiring Jon Garland a few weeks ago. Nothing came of the two and talks were considered dead when the White Sox traded Freddy Garcia to the Philadelphia Phillies for Gavin Floyd and a protractor.
The White Sox have been trying to find a way to [...]