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NEWSFLASH: Rangers Outright Shelton To AAA, Announce NRIs
After designating Chris Shelton for assignment on January 14th, the Texas Rangers have successfully pushed their 27-year-old first baseman through waivers - and all the way to Triple-A Oklahoma.
NEWSFLASH: Shelton Purchased; Botts DFAed
Chris Shelton confidently arrives, Ben Broussard nervously sweats, and Jason Botts publicly airs his grievances as an era potentially draws to a close in Arlington.
Oh, What Could Have Been!
July 10, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The Seattle Mariners were rumored to be in on Cliff Lee and Edwin Jackson over the offseason.. Oh, What could have Been!
2008 Fantasy First Base Rankings: AL West
December 07, 2007 by
Crooked Pitch
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Position battles, injuries and plain old mediocrity makes ranking the first basemen in the American League West a little tough. Here's a "dry run" very early for the 2008 season. Expect this ranking list to change a bit as we approach Spring Training.
Rangers Add Fukumori, DFA Shelton
After a wait spanning nearly one month in length, the Texas Rangers have finally added Japanese right-hander Kazuo Fukumori to their 40-man roster - but at what price?
Seattle Interested in Tony Clark
January 22, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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The Mariners appear interested in signing Tony Clark to backup Sexson and Vidro. Why this is a bad idea...
Josh Hamilton Vs. Mark Teixeira: A Statistical Study
Just how similar are Josh Hamilton and Mark Teixeira in terms of pure offensive value?
Fantasy Baseball Pickups Around The Diamond - Week 2
April 08, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We go around the diamond and take a look at some of the most added players by position in most fantasy leagues.
Friday Morning Rangers Notes
Oft-maligned outfielder Nelson Cruz successfully clears waivers; gentle musings on the Rangers debut of right-hander Jason Jennings; the Jarrod Saltalamacchia service time conundrum.
Gossage Elected To Hall Of Fame; Rangers Close In On Guardado
Legendary reliever Rich "Goose" Gossage has been elected to the Hall of Fame - but are there more deserving players who have been unjustly left behind?
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?
Ron On The Rocks? Washington, Rangers Drop Heartbreaker In Boston
Has Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington run out of time and opportunities in Arlington?
Transactions: Ryan Garko Traded
July 28, 2009 by
Let's Go, Tribe!
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Traded 1B/OF Ryan Garko to the San Francisco Giants for LHP Scott Barnes (A+)
Several years ago, I thought Mark Shapiro...
Rangers Ink Byrd, Jennings To One-Year Deals
The Texas Rangers have avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Marlon Byrd, signing him to a one year, $1.8 million deal, and have come to terms with free agent right-hander Jason Jennings.
The Natural Strikes: Hamilton's Ninth Inning Blast Saves Rangers
The growing legend of Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton.
Finals: Grading the 2009 Texas Rangers Infield
27 days ago by
dallasnews.com
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The Rangers infield was a big part of the improved pitching results. It could be argued the Rangers improved defensively at every infield position in 2009. 1B Chris Davis was a vast improvement over Ben Broussard and Co., which manned the position in the first half of 2008. 2B Ian...
Rangers Notebook: The Morning After
After an undignified retreat from the bloody aftermath of Fenway Park, the Texas Rangers look to turn their rapidly fading 2008 season around.
Order of business #1? Say goodbye to Ben Broussard.
Lowry Implodes In 8-6 Rangers Win Over Giants
Noah Lowry surrenders nine walks in just one inning of work against the Texas Rangers on Monday afternoon; how will manager Ron Washington's plan to play left-handed first baseman Ben Broussard regularly against southpaws fare?
A Whole Lotta Offense and Sean Marshall - Cubs 13 White Sox 2
March 21, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Twenty-Six - Cubs 13 White Sox 2
WP - Sean Marshall (3-0) LP - Mark Buehrle (0-1) Save - None
Spring Training or not, anytime Lou Piniella's crew beats the White Sox...it's a great day. The Cubs put on an offensive display in front of another record crowd at Camelback...
Rangers Notebook: Spring In Surprise
The latest news and notes emanating from Texas Rangers spring training in Surprise, Arizona - including manager Ron Washington's not-so-ambitious plan to bat center fielder Josh Hamilton second in 2008.
Rangers Ride Youngsters To Fourth Consecutive Victory
Several influential ex-RedHawks propel the Texas Rangers to a fourth consecutive victory, while the transcendent Josh Hamilton gets a little unexpected something out of his American League Player of the Month award.
Millwood, Gabbard Fuel Rangers Doubleheader Sweep
For the first time in over 18 months, the Texas Rangers have managed to surpass the .500 barrier.
Sleepless In Seattle: Rangers Drop Season Opener To M's, 5-2
An in-depth look at the positives and negatives from the Texas Rangers' Monday night season opener in Seattle.
The Shark Struggles...Sox Even the Score - Cubs 6 White Sox 7
March 05, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Nine - Cubs (ss) 6 White Sox (ss) 7
WP - Aaron Poreda (1-0) LP - David Patton (0-1) Save - NoneA combined 13 runs on 27 hits with three home runs....just another night in Las Vegas. The Cubs lost their second game of the day in the bottom of the 9th after a 1-out infield single by former ...
11/11 Winter Ball Report
November 11, 2008 by
Sliding Into Home
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In the AFL the Peoria Javelinas defeated the Mesa Solar Sox 13-9: Box Score - Recap - Game Story Kevin Russo went 1-for-6. Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, a RBI, and two runs scored. Juan Miranda went 2-for-5 with a HR, 2 RBI, and a run scored. Other Yankees are playing...
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