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Fantasy Spotlight: Akinori Otsuka

RobinSports.com writer Josh Stapleton chimes in on his daily spotlight on attractive fantasy baseball talent. Today's focus is Texas Rangers pitcher Akinori Otsuka! This column is a must-read for fantasy baseball performers looking to get an edge on your competition!
>> www.robinsports.com/news/da...
 

ESPN to Reynolds: "Don't hug it out, bitch."

It will be interesting to see how the Harold Reynolds situation shakes out in the next couple of weeks. I have to say, I am more than a little surprised as I'm sure many of you are. As a long time Mariners fan, I would have expected this kind of behavior from Henry Cotto or Scott...
>> www.usatoday.com/sports/...
 

Gagne to Begin Season on DL

The glass slipper hasn't fit for Eric Gagne yet, and Akinori Otsuka owners are grinning. For Gagne owners, you have to keep your lips zipped. This could be a blessing in disguise, as the Rangers are intelligently giving Gagne more time to fully prepare for the season. This isn...
>> mvn.com/mlb-fan...
 

Hello Otsuka - Goodbye Gagne (for now)

Gagne is starting the year on the DL. But you knew that would happen in December. If you didnt back up Gagne with Otsuka in your fantasy league, shame on you. The Rangers are claiming that Gagne is not hurt but they just want to get him some more work. Thats a good idea since his fastball...
>> rangers.beloblog.com/archive...
 

The Great Gagne

Its been two and a half years since Eric Gagne has been able to toe the rubber for the Los Angeles Dodgers while being completely healthy. He'll get his chance again this year, only this time it will be in Arlington, Texas. Gagne and the Rangers finalized a one year deal worth...
>> www.sportable.com/2006/12...
 

Relief Rumors Begin...

According to the New York Post, Washington's Chad Cordero and John Rauch, Pittsburgh's Solomon Torres, and Texas pitchers Eric Gagne and Akinori Otsuka will most likely be on the trading block as the trading deadline approaches. All of these pitchers could make a strong contribution...
>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/blog/_a...
 

Gagne To The Dbacks?

This one doesn't make a whole lot of sense to us with Jose Valverde being named the the All Star squad but rumors are that the Dbacks are one of the top suitors for Eric Gagne's services. Teams are lining up to pluck away the top two members of the Rangers' bullpen...
>> azsportshub.com/gagne-t...
 

Flash Gordon leaves camp with forearm, elbow stiffness

Not to speculate, but when Gordon is having arm problems, it's usually serious. As the Beerleaguer says "The Phillies brass will try to spin this as a routine exam, but get real." Gordon will meet with team doctor Michael Ciccotti today. Expect to hear rumors of the...
>> beerleaguer.typepad.com/beerlea...
 

Teixeira to the Bronx: When, Not If?

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Texas Rangers have been scouting Yankee prospects in expectation that the Bombers will make a run at acquiring first baseman Mark Teixeira. The Rangers are reportedly seeking rookie pitcher Phil Hughes in return. The Yanks...
>> www.hotstovenewyork.com/blog/_a...
 

Today's Links-Bears Break My Heart Edition

Bears lose in a nailbiter. Just kidding everyone, it wasn't a nailbiter. Bears just flat out lost, and it sucks.Akinori Otsuka a Cub? If he has recovered from that surgery it would be perfect. Sorry if I'm not totally sold on Bob Howry 2.0 (Kevin Gregg)Ben Gordon passes Scottie...
>> notqualifiedtocomment.blogspot.com/2008/12...
 

Saturday Morning Rangers Notes

The Rangers ink right-hander Jason Davis; Josh Hamilton's interview with The Ticket's Norm Hitzges; has Texas fallen out of the running for free agent starter Bartolo Colon?
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Otsuka Undergoes Elbow Surgery; Jennings To Texas?

Former Ranger Akinori Otsuka undergoes potentially season-ending elbow surgery; Texas closes in on a Major League deal with free agent right-hander Jason Jennings, ticket prices at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington are on the rise once again.
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Tom Hicks' Greatest Hits

Whatever else you want to say about Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, and we'll probably say it a couple of paragraphs from now, the man can blast his former players. When asked about some of his biggest mistakes as owner of the Rangers, Hicks said this: "Juan Gonzalez for...
>> sportsyenta.blogspot.com/2007/06...
 

Tuesday Evening Rangers Notes

The future Hall of Fame credentials of Michael Young; why Jarrod Saltalamacchia should be a lock for the Rangers' 25-man roster out of spring training; is club owner Tom Hicks on the brink of selling off his ownership share in Liverpool FC?
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Orioles Spoil Rangers' Home Opener

Aubrey Huff and the Baltimore Orioles wreck the Texas Rangers' Tuesday afternoon homecoming festivities.
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Brewers Rock Rangers, 12-6; Millwood On The Comeback Trail?

The hidden power of unearned runs, Kevin Millwood's successful simulated game on Wednesday, and more news and notes from Texas Rangers spring training camp in Surprise, Arizona.
>> mvn.com/mlb-ran...
 

Series Preview: Padres (13-19) vs Cubs (17-14)

What a crummy weekend of baseball. Strangely enough the Cubs won the Sunday game despite the fact that Marshall gave the shakiest pitching performance of the weekend. He didn’t seem to have anything working for him but somehow escaped with a win - as if we all don’t already...
>> www.anothercubsblog.net/index.p...
 

July 23rd in Los Angeles Dodgers History

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Seemingly mired in mediocrity but still very much alive in the National League West, the 2008 version of the Los Angeles Dodgers needs a hero.  They need someone to make the big plays, get the big hit and will his team to victory on nights where defeat seems almost certain...
>> www.fannation.com/blogs/p...
 
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