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Rangers call up Matt Bush seven months after release from prison [View all]
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/texas-calls-up-matt-bush-seven-months-after-his-release-from-prison-194359540.htmlThe Texas Rangers took a risk in the offseason by signing former No. 1 overall pick Matt Bush just weeks after his release from prison after serving 34 months in Florida for nearly killing a man while driving drunk in 2012.
Bush has rewarded the Rangers by staying sober and out of trouble and pitching well for Double-A Frisco early in the season. Now the franchise that has helped Josh Hamilton succeed in the big leagues with a history of drug abuse, is adding Bush to the major league roster in hopes that he will shore up the bullpen and continue to make the most of what is well beyond a second chance.
Just seven months ago as the Rangers competed in the 2015 postseason, Bush was prisoner No. C07392 of the Florida State Department of Corrections. Now, after a strong spring and 12 appearances with the Roughriders in which he has gone 0-2 with five saves, a 2.65 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 17 innings, he has another opportunity to live his dream and make those who love him proud....
Texas has taken steps to help Bush remain sober, including provisions in his contract requiring it and also requiring his father, Danny, to live with his son, monitor his curfew and take him to 12-step meetings.
Bush has rewarded the Rangers by staying sober and out of trouble and pitching well for Double-A Frisco early in the season. Now the franchise that has helped Josh Hamilton succeed in the big leagues with a history of drug abuse, is adding Bush to the major league roster in hopes that he will shore up the bullpen and continue to make the most of what is well beyond a second chance.
Just seven months ago as the Rangers competed in the 2015 postseason, Bush was prisoner No. C07392 of the Florida State Department of Corrections. Now, after a strong spring and 12 appearances with the Roughriders in which he has gone 0-2 with five saves, a 2.65 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 17 innings, he has another opportunity to live his dream and make those who love him proud....
Texas has taken steps to help Bush remain sober, including provisions in his contract requiring it and also requiring his father, Danny, to live with his son, monitor his curfew and take him to 12-step meetings.
The Rangers are in the SEC? Who knew?
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