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Paparesta said McCarthy's baseball career is his least concern.
"First and foremost, we need to look at his life and make sure he stays alive. This is serious stuff and we want him to live," Paparesta said. "I think the next phase we would go through is to look at his simple gross motor mechanics and skill set so to get him through his normal active life.
"For me, the way I look at it and the way and I think the doctors and medical staff looks at it, is we're worried about keeping him alive right now and making sure everything functions the way they need to be then we'll worry about the motor skills and going through normal daily stuff. Then later on down the road we'll worry about his fine motor skills. We're just going day to day and making sure he's making progress."
Aybar talked about McCarthy before the Angels' game Friday night against Detroit.
"It has been a tough last two days for me as I keep replaying in my head when the ball struck Brandon," Aybar said in a statement released by the team. "I am encouraged and thankful to know he has made significant progress, and I keep praying to God to help him recover quickly and fully. I also pray for him and his wife. Our game is a tight brotherhood, and right now we all wear the same uniform colors."
Angeles general manager Jerry Dipoto also issued a statement.
"From the moment Brandon was struck by that line drive, he has remained in the thoughts and prayers of not only our organization but countless others throughout the baseball community," Dipoto said. "That support will continue for Brandon and his wife, Amanda, as he begins the recovery process from yesterday's surgery. I am certain the discipline, commitment and inner strength Brandon has had to become an elite athlete will serve him well in the days and weeks ahead."
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