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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.
Sunday Evening Rangers Notes
Flu-induced ramblings on the latest happenings surrounding the Texas Rangers.
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.
Rangers In Peril: Blalock, McCarthy Headline Injury List
A potentially horrifying look at what the coming months may hold for Rangers third baseman Hank Blalock, who was involved in a car accident on Monday afternoon in Arizona.
LSB Pick 'em
October 20, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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After the jump...
RankPick Set NameTotal PointsDropped PointsW-L
1
Dierk's Diggler's
391
36
48-28
2
\m/ Hook'm \m/
386
46
44-32
3
Jealous1
385
2
48-26
4
FELDMEISTER(tyd3311)
384
54
46-30
5
losangelesrangerfan...
Monday night's game was rained out
September 07, 2009 by
Ranger Fans
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Not much to say about a rainout. I had the game recording on the TiVo, and when I saw it was rain delayed, I padded my recording by three extra hours at the end. It appears to have been called somewhere around a two hour and 20 minute delay from the outset tonight, although I'm...
Dustin Nippert’s starting role in jeopardy with return of Brandon McCarthy
August 31, 2009 by
Star Telegram
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Right-hander Dustin Nippert isn’t feeling any pressure heading into today’s start against the Blue Jays, although a spot in the rotation could be at stake. With Brandon McCarthy set to return to the big leagues today, Nippert’s starting days this season could be numbered.
Cubs Acquire Diamond frrom Rangers
September 04, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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The Cubs were awarded a waiver claim today, acquiring RHP Thomas Diamond from the Texas Rangers.
Diamond had been Designated for Assignment by Texas on Tuesday to make room on their 40-man roster for RHP Brandon McCarthy, who was reinstated from the 60-day DL.
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Rangers quiet on roster moves
August 31, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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We know catcher Kevin Richardson and Brandon McCarthy will be added to roster tomorrow. Manager Ron Washington said the Rangers will also add some bullpen arms. That will mean 40-man moves as neither Richardson nor McCarthy are on the 40-man roster. Texas currently has 39 players on...
Thursday a.m. Rangers stuff
June 25, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Rick Scuteri - AP
about 10 hours ago:
Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Wilson makes the diving throw for the out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 24...
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.
Rangers Notebook: Holiday Edition
The fallout from last Friday's stunning trade for outfielder Josh Hamilton continues; Texas closes in on veteran reliever Eddie Guardado; BP's Kevin Goldstein weighs in on the Rangers' flourishing farm system.
Feldman, Rangers Felled By Indians In 5-2 Defeat
While Scott Feldman and the Texas Rangers were busy dropping a disappointing 5-2 contest in Cleveland on Saturday evening, an electrifying stable of promising young minor leaguers, headed by extraordinarily talented (and freshly promoted) first baseman Chris Davis, continued to creep...
Pitching does the trick as Texas Rangers take two from Toronto
September 01, 2009 by
Star Telegram
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Dustin Nippert and Brandon McCarthy give Texas a big lift.
Game 151: A's vs. Rangers
September 22, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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by Elise Amendola - AP
The secret to Trevor Cahill's recent reduction in home runs allowed?
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Way back when the A's last faced Brandon McCarthy, they knocked...
Tuesday morning Rangers things
June 09, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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More photos »
by Matt Slocum - AP
about 14 hours ago:
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington watches from the dugout in the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, June 8, 2009, in Arlington...
LSB Pick 'em Results
October 06, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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After the jump...
Rank Pick Set Name Total Points Dropped Points W-L
1
Smoak Some
293
29
32-16
2
bigsteve
279
58
30-18
3
Jealous1
278
2
32-14
4
A byrd in the hand
274
58
31-17
5
ewmvv6
273
49
29-19
6
Dierk&...
Cubs Acquire Diamond in the Rough
September 04, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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The Cubs were awarded a waiver claim today, acquiring 26-year old RHP Thomas Diamond from the Texas Rangers.
The 6'3 230 Diamond had been Designated for Assignment by Texas on Tuesday to make room on their 40-man roster for RHP Brandon McCarthy, who was reinstated...
Texas Slides Into Sunday Afternoon Doubleheader Against Struggling Mets
Video of the Texas Rangers' legendary tarp-sliding exhibition at Shea Stadium on Saturday evening; linking Ron Washington and Willie Randolph; Robinson Tejeda runs out of time yet again.
Rangers Notebook: The Ian Kinsler Show
Why Ian Kinsler's shiny new five-year contract extension is fantastic news for the future of the Texas Rangers; the long-term ramifications of John Rheinecker's shoulder surgery to correct Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; is a move from Oklahoma City to Round Rock in the cards for...
Rangers 5, Blue Jays 2 (Final, Game 2)
September 01, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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The Rangers once again showed they can bounce back. After a bad 18-10 loss on Monday, Texas swept a doubleheader today. It appears Boston is going to win, so the Rangers will only gain a 1/2 game on them. But the Rangers really needed the two solid games they got from Dustin Nippert...
Open Thread: Game 144 - A's @ Rangers
September 15, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
Turn that frown upside down, Edgar!
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Last night's game was fun, wasn't it? Good to see them get to Scott Feldman and the bullpen for...
G144: Rangers lose again 6-1 to Oakland
September 17, 2009 by
Ranger Fans
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I was at this game. I wasn't expecting to me, but I was sitting in the library in Garland near my house, and saw a message posted by Michael Gonterwitz asking if anyone wanted tickets to the game. I did, so I headed on down. Turned out it was great, because I got to sit in Section...
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.
minor lines, 8/12/09
August 13, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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Highlights from the Giants' farm: (a) Darren Ford had 2 HRs; (b) Brett Pill had his 15th HR while reaching base three times; (c) Roger Kieschnick had his organizaton leading 23rd HR among two hits; and (d) Ben Copeland had three hits.
AAA: Fresno lost to Oklahoma City...
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