ESPN.com · Feb 20, 2016
Rangers 3B coach Beasley has rectal cancer
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Texas Rangers third base coach Tony Beasley will undergo chemotherapy during spring training after being diagnosed with rectal cancer.
General manager Jon Daniels said the disease is in its early stages and is treatable.
Beasley was expected in camp Saturday, a day after the 49-year-old coach missed the initial workout following the reporting date for pitchers and catchers.
"This morning was tough for me when I looked out over our coaching staff and one of our coaches was not there because for me it is still our family, our second family if you will," said manager Jeff Banister, who choked up when talking about his friend of about 25 years.