Michael Weiner, the executive director of the Major League Players Association, said Tuesday that the union will continue to do what it can to help Josh Hamilton in his recovery from substance abuse.
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February 27, 2012
SURPRISE, Ariz. Texas right-hander Yu Darvish is starting to find his footing with the Rangers.
The 60-million man spent Monday bobbing his head to reggae music in the clubhouse, speaking in Spanish with teammate Elvis Andrus and having his best throwing session yet.
He even joked with the media that he was throwing at 120 percent in practice.
Maybe the key to all of that was...
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February 27, 2012
SURPRISE, Ariz. The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with 13 players Monday for the 2012 season, including two of their starting pitchers.
Left-hander Derek Holland will make 504,700 this season and right-hander Neftali Feliz will get 502,000.
Right-hander Alexi Ogando will make 497,600.
Texas also agreed to terms with left-handed pitchers Michael Kirkman, Mark Hamburger, Miguel...
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March 01, 2012
Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish showed off his full repertoire Wednesday in his third live batting practice of spring training.
The Japanese sensation threw seven different pitchers during Wednesday's outing, according to Rangers catcher Mike Napoli.
Along with a fastball, curveball and slider, Darvish unveiled his slider, changeup, split-fingered fastball and cut fastball...
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February 27, 2012
Neftali Feliz and Derek Holland are among 13 players who have agreed to contracts for this season with the two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers.
Feliz, who is making the switch to the Rangers rotation after being their closer, agreed Monday to a $502,000, one-year deal. That is just less than the $504,700 for Holland, a 16-game winner last year.
Alexi Ogando...
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February 27, 2012
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has had a rough last couple of weeks. First, he had an alcohol relapse that halted long-term contract negotiations with the Rangers. Then rumors swirled that there was a sex tape of Hamilton from the night of his alcohol relapse. After all that, Hamilton said Friday he doesn’t feel like he owes the Rangers. The Rangers’ slugger clarified...
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February 27, 2012
After examining my collection, I realized I was missing a few cards that would really be great additions. One of those was an autograph of the second best third baseman - and best man defensively at the hot corner - in franchise history, Adrian Beltre. After a few misses on eBay, I was able to land the sweet signature below.On-card! Always an appreciated touch. I scored the Beltre...
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February 29, 2012
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish threw 35 pitches to two minor leaguers in a 10-minute session.
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February 27, 2012
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Yu Darvish, who has led the Japanese League in strikeouts and ERA the past two years, will make his first spring training start for the Texas Rangers on March 7.
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February 29, 2012
Catcher Mike Napoli counted seven. That is how many different pitches Yu Darvish threw during his third live batting practice session on Wednesday.
Via Miami Herald
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February 27, 2012
The Texas Rangers have agreed to contract terms for 2012 with 13 players, including pitchers Neftali Feliz, Alexei Ogando and Derek Holland.
Via Star Telegram
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February 29, 2012
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Mike Napoli saw the St. Louis Cardinals sign catcher Yadier Molina to a five-year deal worth a reported $75 million, but Napoli didn't read too much into the numbers. He doesn't know what his value will be when he becomes a free agent after this season.
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February 28, 2012
Pitchers Scott Feldman and Greg Reynolds, once teammates while growing up near San Francisco, are no longer separated by geography. Their lockers are next to each other in the Rangers' clubhouse.
Via dallasnews.com
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February 29, 2012
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