SPORTS
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Workman becoming ‘trusted arm’
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
For former Bowie High School standout pitcher Brandon Workman, he’s becoming a trusted member of the Boston Red Sox bullpen again.
And he’s drawing plenty of praise.
That’s just one of many reasons why Brandon Workman wasn’t traded before the deadline – which was this past Monday.
That may help the delay Joe Kelly’s return to the bullpen. Workman has been filling Kelly’s spot while Joe has been injured and on the 10-day disabled list.
“We look at the comeback of Brandon Workman of being like a trade acquisition, really,” said Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski to Evan Drellich with Comcast SportsNet New England.
“He’s really throwing the ball outstanding,” Dombrowski continued. “He’s throwing the ball in the mid-90s with a good breaking ball and cutter. We don’t feel like he is just a young guy who’s never been through it. He’s pitched in the World Series. He’s a proven guy.”
Regardless, Boston brought in another bullpen arm before the deadline as the Red Sox traded for Addison Reed, most recently with the New York Mets.
The Mets received Jamie Callahan, Gerson Bautista and Stephen Negosek in return.
During Monday’s 6-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians, Workman pitched 1-1/3 innings. Brandon didn’t allow any runs and surrendered two hits.
Since his call-up in mid-July, Workman has been serving as a bridge between Boston’s starters and closer Ryan Kimbrel.
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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