How Mike Maddux gained trust from this Rangers reliever with ‘oddest’ bullpen of his life

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How Mike Maddux gained trust from this Rangers reliever with ‘oddest’ bullpen of his life
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SURPRISE, Ariz. — The first time Mike Maddux laid eyes on Josh Sborz this winter, the reliever was wound up tight in his set position on the bullpen mound at...

this winter, the reliever was wound up tight in his set position on the bullpen mound at Globe Life Field. As always, Sborz had the front of his body closed off with his lead leg pointing inward.

It was a lot to ask of a guy coming off a season-ending injured list stint and who was out of minor league options. The coil had been comfortable for him. And already in an uncomfortable spot on the roster, here he was having the new pitching coach make him immediately uncomfortable. “I wasn’t really in a position to tell him ‘no.’ But I like people who are quick to the point with me. I’d rather hear I suck right away. My gut just told me to trust him.”Rangers roster projections: With injuries like Leody Taveras’, who is seen as next man up?

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