LANCE BERKMAN RUMORS

Berkman back in lineup despite sore knee

ARLINGTON, Texas Lance Berkman was back in the Texas lineup Friday night at designated hitter. Berkman, who didn't play in Chicago, said he could play first base for the Rangers if the club needed him to. But his surgically repaired right knee may not make that a wise move. "I think I could do it," said Berkman, who had two surgeries on his right knee last year...
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April 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Lance Berkman Says The History Of Wrigley Field Is Mostly About Beer

  Rangers veteran Lance Berkman went on a bizarre rant against nearly every baseball purist’s version of baseball heaven–Wrigley Field. What exactly is Berkman’s  beef with the stadium is a bit of a mystery, but it’s clear he’s got something against the place. As reported by Yahoo Sports when reporters asked the long time former Astro what it meant to play in Wrigley...
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Lance Berkman not a fan of Wrigley Field

Lance Berkman doesn't like to bite his tongue and many enjoy that aspect of the opinionated Texas Rangers designated hitter. However, many can easily become annoyed by Berkman's words. After reading Berkman's comments from Monday, it's unlikely that he's going to win over any Chicago Cubs fans. The Rangers begin a three-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley...
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Lance Berkman really hates Wrigley Field

Texas Rangers DH Lance Berkman isn't too thrilled about the Rangers' series with the Cubs in Chicago this week. In fact, Berkman not only hates Wrigley, but he hates Chicago as a whole, too. “If they’re looking for a guy to push the button when they blow the place up, I’ll do it,” he said. [...] "Chicago’s one of the worst places in baseball … really for...
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Lance Berkman: Wrigley Field is one of the worst places in baseball, I’d blow it up

Wrigley Field may be one of the most historic ballparks in North America, but Texas Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman hardly cares for the nostalgia. The Rangers are beginning a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, and Berkman has made it clear that he is not looking forward to the visit. “If they’re looking for a guy to push the button when they blow...
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Lance Berkman rips Wrigley Field, calls it ‘one of the worst places in baseball’

Texas Rangers designated hitter Lance Berkman spent parts of 12 seasons as a member of the Houston Astros, as well as two seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals so the veteran has had abundant experience playing baseball against the Chicago Cubs in the historic environs that is Wrigley Field. With the Rangers paying a visit to the legendary venue for the first time since 2002 for a...
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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss
OUCH

Lance Berkman rips Wrigley Field

The Rangers begin a series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday and DH Lance Berkman didn't mince words when providing his thoughts on the stadium.

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April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Berkman eager to start anew with Rangers

HOUSTON -- Houston resident Lance Berkman, who got his career started with the Astros, said he'll always be a Houston fan at some level. But as of now, he's all Texas after signing with the Rangers in the offseason despite speculation that he would re-sign with the Astros. Texas just makes more sense for Berkman, who batted third for the Rangers Sunday. "The Astros...
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March 31, 2013  |  Discuss

Is Lance Berkman a cheaper version of Josh Hamilton?

After watching Josh Hamilton sign with their division rival, the Rangers made a move this weekend to replace his bat in their line-up, signing Lance Berkman to take over as their DH for 2013. Much is being made of the fact that Berkman got $11 million after spending basically the entire 2012 season on the disabled list, but Major League teams have begun to make the correct shift...
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January 07, 2013  |  2 Comments
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Berkman bashes Marlins Park

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman doesn't appear to care much for the new Miami Marlins stadium, saying, "there were a lot of shenanigans."

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April 06, 2012  |  Discuss
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