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Top five Rangers spring training storylines
The Texas Rangers will begin working out in Surprise, Ariz., next week in what they hope is the beginning of the process to returning to the World Series for a third-consecutive year.
There will be a lot of eyes on the Rangers this year because of the moves the team has made on and off the field since losing Game 7 of the World Series to St. Louis last year.
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Reds to sign Brett Tomko
Tomko is back with the team
who originally drafted him
Ben Nicholson-Smith of MLBtraderumors.com has the scoop:
"The Reds have agreed to sign right-hander Brett Tomko to a minor league deal, MLBTR has learned. The 14-year veteran split the 2011 season between the Rangers and their Triple-A affiliate.
Tomko appeared in eight games for the Rangers last year, posting...
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Hamilton still focus as Rangers prep for spring
The Texas Rangers report to spring training next week in Surprise, Ariz., and that can only mean one thing expect the unexpected.
"It wouldn't be a Rangers' spring training without a little bit of crazy going on," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said.
Much of that craziness figures to center around Yu Darvish. The Rangers issued around 170 media credentials...
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OWNING UP
Josh Hamilton sits down for interview
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton gave his first interview following his relapse, fielding questions from his pastor, Dr. James Robison, on The Glenn Beck Program.
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Newspaper Columnist: What If Josh Hamilton Was Black Guy With Booze, Poon Issues?
Josh Hamilton broke his TV interview silence yesterday for the Glenn Beck TV channel. No, silly, Glenn wasn’t available to do the interview so religious right tough guy James Robison handled the gig. You might remember how much emphasis Hamilton puts on ‘God’ and his religion. So the two sat down for a chat and the Dallas media did their thing. Mac Engel of the...
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RotoWire 2012 Rangers Preview
Texas made a return trip to the World Series in 2011, twice coming within a single strike in Game 6 of capturing the title, only to lose not only that game but Game 7, leaving the franchise still in search of its first world title. The big move of the offseason was effectively trading out C.J. Wilson for Yu Darvish. While an Angels squad infused with the aforementioned Wilson and...
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Hamilton talks about life since relapse
Josh Hamilton's busy offseason since his alcohol relapse continued Wednesday when he made an appearance on an internet show "Glenn Beck."
Hamilton talked with guest host Dr. James Robison for nearly 30 minutes about his relapse and what's gone on in his life since then. The show appeared on GBTV.com, a subscription based video Web site based in Dallas.
Hamilton...
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Everyone's Perfect: What Yu Darvish Represents by Eriq Gardner
Readers,
It is my pleasure today to welcome Eriq Gardner to the Baseball Prospectus Fantasy staff! You may recognize Eriq from his work at The Hardball Times Fantasy, Bloomberg Fantasy, or his blog, Fantasy Ball Junkie. Eriq is one of the sharpest fantasy minds I know, and I hope that his unique brand of writing helps you find new ways of thinking about the game and ultimately helps...
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And now, Texas Rangers Derek Holland with the weather (Video)
Last week, Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland decided to stop-by WFFA News Channel 8 in Dallas, Texas to help out with the weather forecast.
Watch as Holland and meteorologist Peter Delkus give us the forecast for the great state of Texas:
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Rangers could be done dealing for time being
The signing of Mike Napoli Sunday by the Texas Rangers could signify the end of any significant moves for the club before the season starts.
Money is the reason as the Rangers could open the season with a payroll in excess of 120 million.
"At the moment in time were actually over (budget)," said general manager Jon Daniels Sunday. "Im not 100 percent sure. Obviously...
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THE WEATHERMAN
Video: Derek Holland does Dallas weather
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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The Texas Rangers Plan For Yu Darvish
When the Texas Rangers bid $51.7 million just to talk to Yu Darvish many people thought that they were nuts. The the Rangers went and signed the phenom pitcher to a six-year $56 million deal, the most spent on a free-agent right handed pitcher. Darvish, who is 25 years old, played the majority of his games in domed stadiums and many people think that he will struggle to transition...
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Cruz avoids arbitration with two-year deal
The Rangers eliminated another of their arbitration cases on Thursday, signing right fielder Nelson Cruz to a two-year, 16 million contract, according to a major-league source.
Cruz, 31, asked for 7.5 million in arbitration; the Rangers offered 5.5 million. His new deal covers his final two years of arbitration. After that, he is eligible for free agency.
Earlier this week, the...
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Rangers sign Cruz to two-year deal
The Rangers eliminated another of their arbitration cases on Thursday, signing right fielder Nelson Cruz to a two-year, $16 million contract, according to a major-league source.
Cruz, 31, asked for $7.5 million in arbitration; the Rangers offered $5.5 million. His new deal covers his final two years of arbitration. After that, he is eligible for free agency.
Earlier this week,...
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