ARLINGTON -- If the Rangers are looking for recommendations on pitcher Matt Harvey, they will get a strong, positive one from assistant pitching coach Dan Warthen.
Warthen was Harvey's pitching coach with the Mets before joining the Rangers in the offseason. He has a high opinion of the veteran right-hander, still maintains a good relationship with him and believes he can help get his former pupil turned around.
The process is early, though. The Mets just announced Friday afternoon that Harvey had been designated for assignment after he refused a Minor League assignment.