For the first time in his career, Charlie
Hough was a starter last season and there
was no doubt he was.
The surprise of the Texas Rangers
have came virtually out of nowhere to win
16 games last season.
He has emerged as the ace of the Rangers
staff, surprising to many
and just a little surprising to himself.
I think the only thing that could
possibly have been a surprise to me was
that I didn't really run into any
major arm problems, just some typical
stiffness and stuff like that.
I felt if I got the shot to pitch all
year that I'd be at least adequate.
And like I said, the only thing that
could have been a surprise is that I
stayed in the rotation all year and felt
good all year
at 35 Hobbit's going strong
because of his knuckleball.
He feels he can be an effective starter
for five or six more years.
And when it comes to goals, really three
you would think 20 wins.
But Huff says not necessarily
so.
No, I kind of look at it start all year.
I feel that if a pitcher like me is
in the rotation starts every time it's
his turn to pitch, then I've done
a good job for the ballclub.
If he can win 20 ballgames, I'd love to,
of course, but I don't think that's the
big
key with the Rangers in Pompano Beach.
Mike Fernandez, Channel 5, Action
Sports,
maybe a little better attitude and of
course, management in here.
Sometimes it takes a while.
That's been a problem.