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Monday - March 6, 2006

Alumni News: J. Brent Cox

'Just found a nice article about J. Brent Cox: Cox aiming to be Mo's heir apparent - Former Longhorns closer hopes to hook 'em early like Street by Mark Feinsand (MLB.com). Quote:

Cox's sidearm delivery has prompted comparisons to Jeff Nelson, who was an integral part of the Yankees' bullpen during their championship run of the late-1990s. Manager Joe Torre has been impressed with what he has seen from Cox, and he believes that he has what it takes to succeed once he arrives in the Majors.

"He's got the ability, being a sidearmer, to get left-handers out. That's a feather in your cap," Torre said. "He seems to have good makeup. He's very aggressive, he's young and he's learning."

The included photo is much less "bull-dog" than you'd expect. 'Looks like a sweet kid...not that determined guy we saw on the mound all the time. Heh.

Posted by Joanna at 10:59 PM