Sat Sep 07 00:26:31 UTC 2024: – Elvis Andrus announced his retirement as Texas Rangers shortstop
– He was a cornerstone for the Rangers for 12 seasons and holds several records for the team
– Andrus had influential veterans guiding him, unlike young Angels shortstop Zach Neto
– Angels claimed hard-throwing right-hander Brock Burke off waivers from the Rangers, and he has been successful with the team
– Burke made adjustments in his pitching stance and location since joining the Angels
– Rangers manager Ron Washington believes Burke’s success is due to the environment with the Angels and not just the pitching adjustments
– Angels will play against the Rangers on Saturday with Tyler Anderson and Jack Leiter as the starting pitchers
Angels’ Ron Washington says Zach Neto still ‘growing into his maturity’
Angels’ Ron Washington says Zach Neto still ‘growing into his maturity’
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