SPORTS
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Bullpen role for Workman
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell made it official on Saturday night.
Former Bowie High School standout Brandon Workman will be working primarily out of the bullpen for the Red Sox during the forthcoming 2015 campaign.
The story was first reported by MassLive.com sports reporter Jason Mastronardo.
“I’d rather be in the rotation; most people will tell you that,” Workman said to Mastronardo, “most pitchers would say that. But, the bullpen is something I’ve done and have had success out there as well.
“So if I am put in that position, I’m confident I can get the job done and have some success out there,” Workman added.
The Red Sox also added to their bullpen Friday, agreeing on a $1.5-million, one-year contract with former Texas Ranger Alexei Ogando.
Boston is fortifying its bullpen with Workman, Ogando, Robbie Ross Jr. – who was traded to the Red Sox from Texas last week – former Atlanta Brave Anthony Varvaro, ex-Cardinals’ reliever Mitchell Boggs. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman. (Courtesy photo from Boston Red Sox media relations)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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