The Texas Rangers suffered a major blow when Cliff Lee left for the Phillies of Philadelphia. They began searching the free agent market for a powerful pitcher. Brandon Webb, who has missed most of the last two years with a shoulder injury that required surgery, caught their eye. Webb pitched in only one four-inning game in 2009, in which he gave up six runs in a no-decision. However, in 2008, Webb won 22 games and was edged out of the Cy Young award by Tim Lincecum in the first of Lincecum's two straight. Brandon looks to be the fourth starter on a Texas staff that is manned by C.J. Wilson, Tommy Hunter, and Colby Lewis. Although Derek Holland held the 5 spot on the rotation last year, he is expected to be challenged by Michael Kirkman and Matt Harrison, but Scott Feldman will not be ready by spring training.
Trivia
Brandon Webb won the Cy Young award in 2006, and he has pitched with the Arizona Diamondbacks in all seven full seasons of his career.
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