SPORTS
Workman handles demotion in stride
By ERIC VICCARO
bnewssports@sbcglobal.net
On Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox formally announced that former Bowie High School pitcher Brandon Workman would be sent down to Triple-A Pawtucket (R.I.).
Workman was sent down to make room on the Red Sox roster for pitcher Rubby De La Rosa, who was slated to pitch on Wednesday night.
Workman took the demotion in stride when speaking with reporters, including Jen McCaffrey with MassLive.com.
“Definitely, it’s not ideal,” Workman said. “It’s not what I was hoping to hear after the game, but it’s part of it. I just have to keep putting my work in, keep getting better and get ready to throw again.”
Workman’s next start could come while with Pawtucket, possibly this weekend in Toledo (Ohio).
One possible reason for Workman’s demotion is the looming All-Star break, which begins July 14 and runs through July 17. His next possible start in the major leagues wouldn’t have been for at least 10 days.
Red Sox manager John Farrell didn’t comment on the move, although the organization is still committed to him. Boston could become sellers at the trade deadline later this month, and that could open up more spots in the starting rotation as well.
Former Bowie High School and current Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman. (Photo provided by 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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