Michael Young says the Rangers were “flat out” better than the Cardinals in the 2011 World Series

By Bill BaerJan 31, 2014, 6:55 PM EDT
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Michael Young was accompanied by manager Ron Washington and GM Jon Daniels at a press conference this evening to announce his retirement. Young went over a wide range of subjects, talking about how he is looking forward to spending more time with his family, his career in retrospect, as well as his participation in the 2011 World Series.

Young still has a bit to say about that. Via Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram:

It was a very close World Series, ultimately decided in seven games. To say that the Rangers were “flat out” better than the Cardinals is a bit of an overstatement — and one not backed up by the stats — but we’ll let it slide since Young is probably a bit emotional today.

Angels release Matt Harvey

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By Bill BaerJul 21, 2019, 4:04 PM EDT
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Among several transactions made on Sunday, the Angels announced that pitcher Matt Harvey has been released. The right-hander was designated for assignment on Friday.

Harvey, 30, was hoping to bounce back with the Angels after signing a one-year, $11 million contract in December. It didn’t work out. In 12 starts spanning 59 2/3 innings, Harvey allowed 47 earned runs on 63 hits and 29 walks with 39 strikeouts. Harvey missed time between May 24 and July 12 with an upper back injury.

Since his 2015 campaign with the Mets, after recovering from Tommy John surgery, Harvey has a 5.65 ERA in exactly 400 innings. Given his age, he could still find an opportunity with another team short on pitching depth, but he is running out of leash, as they say.