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You might remember Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland from his Harry Caray impersonation during last year's World Series. Or, it's possible you remember his nasty looking Dutchstache. Well, he's a man of any talents. But, giving us the weather is not one of them. Holland stopped into the studio at WFAA News 8 in Dallas-Fort Worth and made a guest appearance with...

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Pitchers and catchers are preparing to report for Spring Training, which means baseball players flooding the friendly weather conditions of Florida and Arizona before the season begins. But before departing for Spring Training, Rangers pitcher Derek Holland got the opportunity to give the local forecast with WFAA in Dallas. Holland's excitement about the weather is admirable...

Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland (the Dutch Oven) tries his hand at meteorology. Holland is like a kid in a candy store — I always prefer to hear my weather updates from weather girls. Not weather dudes with hairy lips. -TO Dirk Goes Deep In Whiffle Ball Derek Holland’s Mustache Deserves a Name

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Apropos to nothing, here's the Texas Rangers' lefty, mustached man-child, Derek Holland, fulfilling a lifetime dream -- doing the weather: I hope my friends in Dallas are okay after the six-feet of rain they had this past weekend. [D4L fist pound to Hot Clicks]

Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland (the Dutch Oven) tries his hand at being a weatherman for the day, and we are pretty pleased with his performance.  He even gives his best Harry Carey impression.  You have to give him an “A” for effort. Click here to view the embedded video. via Hot Clicks Article found on: Cosby Sweaters

The Texas Rangers have no more arbitration players awaiting hearings. On Sunday, the Rangers signed catcher Mike Napoli to a new one-year, $9.4 million contract. The new deal allows both sides to avoid the arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Texas has now reached its spending limit.

(AP) -- Catcher Mike Napoli and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a $9.4 million, one-year contract and avoided a salary arbitration hearing.

Catcher Mike Napoli, 30, and the Texas Rangers finalized a $9.4 million, one-year contract to avoid a salary-arbitration hearing. He set career highs last season by hitting .320 with 30 homers.

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