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Texas Rangers add pitcher Ryan Dempster to their rotation

Found August 01, 2012 on CJ Sports NASCAR Talk:
PLAYERS: Ryan Dempster,  Kyle Hendricks,  Christian Villanueva,  Jon Daniels,  Jacob Brigham,  Geovany Soto,  Colby Lewis,  Derek Holland,  Matt Harrison,  Scott Feldman,  Yu Darvish,  Roy Oswalt,  Mike Adams,  Alexi Ogando,  Ricky Romero
TEAMS: Texas Rangers,  Chicago Cubs,  Atlanta Braves,  Cincinnati Reds,  Toronto Blue Jays,  Houston Astros,  Los Angeles Dodgers
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Ryan Dempster pitching for the Chicago Cubs. 19:50, 14 July 2007 . . Mshake3 . . 804×1334 (440 KB) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Texas Rangers added veteran right hander Ryan Dempster to their starting rotation on July 31 when they acquired him from the Chicago Cubs in return for two minor league players. Texas sent pitcher Kyle Hendricks and infielder Christian Villanueva to the Windy City for Dempster, who will be a free agent at the end of the season. Dempster has a 5-5 record so far this season in 16 starts to go along with an ERA of 2.25. He’s struck out 83 batters while walking 27 in 104 innings pitched and has held opponents to just a batting average of just .210. Jon Daniels, the Rangers’ general manager, said Dempster’s a great fit for the club since he’s a veteran with a lot of experience. He added that he has an excellent mix of pitches and can handle both right and left-handed batters equally well. The deal took place on trade deadline day and the Cubs, who sit in last p...
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