MILWAUKEE — As I expected, Jason Grilli didn’t make it through waivers. The Texas Rangers claimed him today. Can’t blame the Rockies for exposing him to waivers. He was no longer effective. But with so many teams needing bullpen help, I am not surprised he was claimed.
The Rockies lost faith in Grilli last month. His [...]
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Via Miami Herald
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June 08, 2009
Jason Marquis took the NL lead with his eighth win and Troy Tulowitzki homered for the first time in nearly a month, helping the Colorado Rockies complete their first sweep in St. Louis with a 5-2 win over the Cardinals on Monday.
Via ESPN
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June 09, 2009
Yorvit Torrealba has returned to the United States, and could rejoin the Rockies after his 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers in Venezuela.
Via Sign on San Diego
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June 09, 2009
Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba has returned to the United States, and could rejoin his team a little more than a week after his 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers in Venezuela.
Via Fox Sports
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June 08, 2009
The Texas Rangers are sticking with manager Ron Washington, at least through 2010.
"This was an easy decision," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said in a statement Monday announcing the team had exercised its contract option. "We're excited about the direction the club is going under Ron's leadership and we look forward to a long, productive relationship...
Via All Things Rockies
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June 08, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Ian Stewart’s diary of havoc received recognition today. He was named the National League Player of the Week. Stewart went 12-for-25 last week with a league-best four home runs and 12 RBIs.
Teammate Clint Barmes was also nominated for the award. Stewart appears poised to take over as Colorado’s starting third baseman. He [...]
Via dallasnews.com
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June 09, 2009
This is from Drew Davison / Special Contributor.....
It's no secret that the Texas Rangers, who have the 14th pick in this year's MLB Draft, have kept a close eye on Brownwood right-hander Shelby Miller, a 6-foot-3, 207-pounder that has touched 98 mph with his fastball.
Rangers president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels both have watched Miller pitch. Miller,...
Via Chron.com
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June 09, 2009
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has had surgery in Philadelphia to repair a partially torn abdominal muscle. Manager Ron Washington said the surgery Tuesday went well and that Hamilton is expected back in Texas on Wednesday.
Via Chron.com
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June 09, 2009
The Texas Rangers snapped senior left-handed pitcher Matthew Purke from Klein with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday.
Via CBSSports.com
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June 08, 2009
The Texas Rangers are keeping manager Ron Washington at least through 2010.
Via tbebaseball.com
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June 10, 2009
The Batters Eye, an up and coming Baseball Forum is currently accepting signups for our very active Sim League which will be ran using Baseball Mogul 2010. This will be a very active, and fun league. It is free to play, and all you have to do is keep your team active. I am not asking you to be active in the forum as a whole, as long as you keep you team active. When you sign up,...
Via Miami Herald
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June 08, 2009
Josh Hamilton will not return to the Rangers lineup until after the All-Star break, as the club announced Monday the outfielder will have surgery to repair a tear in his abdominal muscle.
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