Nobody could say for sure that Brown, 40, would pitch again this season.

Brown later pitched in the minors from 1941 through 1953.

In 19 games as a starting pitcher, Brown won 2, lost 15, and pitched 13 complete games.

There is no question that Brown can pitch on short rest.

Torre said yesterday that he did not know when Brown would pitch again.

Brown (14-4) has pitched six complete games this season, one more than the rest of the Rangers' staff combined.

Brown hasn't pitched since June 9, missing eight starts.

Brown had pitched 252 innings, Johnson explained, and would not go on three days' rest.

Brown has not pitched since June 15 because of a strained lower back.

Brown pitched two rotten innings last night, and was gone.