MIKE ADAMS RUMORS & GOSSIP

A's get best of Adams in 10th in Rangers' loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Kila Ka'aihue had a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Oakland A's bounced back from a disputed call on squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Thursday. Ka'aihue's single off Mike Adams (0-2) drove in Jonny Gomes, who had three hits. Josh Reddick's 10th homer off Alexi Ogando made it 4-all in the...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  13 days ago

Rangers reliever Mike Adams delivers pitch for more money

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Much like shutdown cornerbacks in football, closers have become a well-paid position in baseball. Mike Adams is well aware of this, and that's why he's not the happiest camper as the Texas Rangers begin spring training.
Via Star Telegram  |  February 23, 2012

Rangers notes: Adams cleared to begin throwing

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Mike Adams said that he has been cleared for all baseball activities after off-season hernia surgery, but he will likely be a week or two behind the rest of the pitchers early on during Texas Rangers spring training.
Via Star Telegram  |  February 18, 2012

Texas Rangers Re-Sign David Murphy, Mike Adams, Mark Lowe

The Texas Rangers have ensured three key pieces to the team’s consecutive World Series trips will stick around for at least one more season. On Monday, Rangers outfielder David Murphy and relievers Mark Lowe and Mike Adams each agreed to new contracts with the team. For whatever reason, Murphy’s new deal is only for one year and worth $3.625 million. The Rangers need the consistent...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 17, 2012

Rangers Avoid Arbitration With Mike Adams

The Rangers avoided arbitration with reliever Mike Adams, by signing him to a $4.4MM deal, tweets Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest.  Matt Swartz had projected the SFX client for $4.5MM. The Rangers' arbitration agenda still includes Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz, Matt Harrison, and Mike Napoli.
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  January 17, 2012

Adams, Moreland on the mend for Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas Two surgically repaired Texas Rangers on are target to make contributions for the club when the Rangers open spring training next month. Reliever Mike Adams, who had hernia surgery, thinks he'll be ready for the start of exhibition games when they begin March 4. First baseman Mitch Moreland, who is recovering from surgery on his right wrist, also expects to...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  January 14, 2012

Adams undergoes minor hernia surgery

Rangers reliever Mike Adams is expected to report to Spring Training behind other pitchers after undergoing surgery to repair an abdominal hernia on Wednesday.
Via mlb.com  |  January 05, 2012

Texas reliever undergoes surgery for hernia

Texas Rangers right-hander Mike Adams underwent surgery Wednesday for a hernia. Adams is expected to be ready for Opening Day but will likely be behind the rest of the pitchers when the club reports for spring training next month. "He probably would have played with it," Texas general manager Jon Daniels said. "He elected to get it fixed. Everything went well. There...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  January 05, 2012

Top 50 Prospects: #31 – Robbie Erlin

#31 Robbie Erlin San Diego Padres DOB: 10/8/1990 Previous Rank: N/R ETA: 2012 Erlin was the prize of the Mike Adams deal, and he is perhaps the most unique pitcher of the Top-50.  While many of the elite arms on this list have blazing hot fastballs and need to come up some in terms of commanding pitches and developing useable third pitches, Erlin already has plus secondary offeringsÂ...
Via The Golden Sombrero Baseball Blog  |  December 06, 2011

Top 50 Prospects: #48 – Joseph Wieland

#48 Joseph Wieland San Diego Padres DOB: 1/21/90 ETA: 2012 Joe Wieland was part of the deal that sent Mike Adams to Texas, and considering how valuable Adams was to the bullpen in both San Diego and Texas, Wieland is obviously viewed as a future Big League contributor.  We at The Sombrero will go a step further.  Wieland will be a top of the rotation arm for years.  We are talking...
Via The Golden Sombrero Baseball Blog  |  November 07, 2011
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