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The Season That Was: Adam Lind
October 16, 2009 by
Bluebird Banter
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Before the season I had really no idea how Adam Lind would...
"Maybe I should ask Kevin Mench for restaurant suggestions in Japan instead of the mood of a team...
August 25, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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"Maybe I should ask Kevin Mench for restaurant suggestions in Japan instead of the mood of a team he hasn't played for in 2 years."
Lazy Saturday Comparisons
June 13, 2009 by
Brew Crew Ball
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Have you ever read a baseball story about a pitcher that says something along the lines of when he's on the mound, he turns opposing hitters into [MLB hitter]? It's a fun way to bring up the pitcher's opposing batting average, OBP, and so on in an easily understandable...
HEADed for Japan: ‘The Mench Endgame’
June 02, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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In December 2008, former Rangers, Brewers and Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Mench avoided a likely platoon, bench or minor league role in Major League Baseball when he signed a lucrative 1-year/$2 million contact to join the Hanshin Tigers of Japanese baseball.
Additionally, Mench...
Kevin Mench HEADed for Japan: Awful April
April 25, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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In December 2008, former Rangers, Brewers and Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Mench avoided a likely platoon, bench or minor league role in Major League Baseball when he signed a lucrative 1-year/$2 million contact to join the Hanshin Tigers of Japanese baseball.
Additionally, Mench...
Photoshop Fridays: (Twins Edition) Ford, Blyleven, Puckett
April 09, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Beyond my passion for penning near-readable blog posts, I enjoy the finer things in life
What the Putz!
December 11, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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Talk about overhauling your bullpen! For specifics on this mega-massive deal, check here or here. Obviously, Putz is the important piece in this deal. What an impressive move by Omar Minaya. He essentially gave up one quality reliever, one very unsteady pitcher, a fourth outfielder, and a minor ...
Long Live the Head
December 01, 2008 by
Jorge Says No
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Sad news today as OF Kevin Mench signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan. Mench had several very good seasons with the Texas Rangers, but really struggled over the past few seasons with the Brewers and Blue Jays respectively. Despite Mench's recent struggles, he will still make...
Phillies Rumors: Weekend Edition
November 07, 2008 by
The Recliner GM
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Nothing big on the rumor mill today, but a lot of small things I've read and heard here and there that are worth discussing.
Jermaine Dye - ESPN 1000 in Chicago reported that the Phils might have some interest in trading for Dye. Since the White Sox are pretty much the only...
Hairston, Baldelli, Mench Of Interest
November 07, 2008 by
Phillies Nation
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In MLB.com's Hot Stove Blog, Ken Mandel reports the Phillies have looked at three more potential left field replacements for Pat Burrell: Jerry Hairston Jr., Rocco Baldelli and Kevin Mench. (...)
The Mets have a left fielder.....
October 30, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Maybe I've been looking at this all wrong, expecting Omar and the Wilpon's to go out spending like drunken sailors to fill every perceived hole on the club. But could it be that this team will significantly improve with basically the same positional roster it started last year...
Giambi to Jays?
September 22, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Several days ago, ex-Jay and current Jays broadcaster Rance Mulliniks said that Jason Giambi might be willing to sign with the Jays as the permanent DH and speculated that it might cost the Jays around 12-15 million dollars a season over a course of a 2-4 year contract. Giambi, who...
Giambi to Jays?
September 17, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Several days ago, ex-Jay and current Jays broadcaster Rance Mulliniks said that Jason Giambi might be willing to sign with the Jays as the permanent DH and speculated that it might cost the Jays around 12-15 million dollars a season over a course of a 2-4 year contract. Giambi, who...
Perseverance: Rangers Outlast Struggling Indians, 12-7
Faced with a growing pitch count crisis after Tuesday evening's 12-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers prepare to summon bullpen reinforcements; the uniform dominance of Milton Bradley, Josh Hamilton, and friends; holding a good thought for Vicente Padilla.
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.
Rangers Quote Of The Week: 3/16 Plus Edition
Why Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia finds himself in a precarious position with just two weeks left remaining until Opening Day.
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.
What a Mench
March 06, 2008 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Can you brag that in your one season of college ball you struck out a Major Leaguer...3 times? We know someone who did and asked him to retell his story.
Saturday Morning Rangers Notes
Second baseman Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers continue to discuss a long-term contract extension, an update on the Rangers' muddled catching situation, and various other odds and ends from Surprise.
Desert Days: Rangers Kick Off Spring Training In Surprise
A long winter hibernation has finally come to an end for the Texas Rangers, as pitchers and catchers officially reported to spring training on Thursday - and the camp rumors began to fly.
NEWSFLASH: Mench Returns To Texas
After a hiatus spanning over eighteen months in length, outfielder Kevin Mench has finally returned to the Texas Rangers.
MLB Rumors
February 09, 2008 by
MLB Clubhouse
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Lots of new rumors this morning: An update on the Cubs trying to get Brian Roberts; It's looking like the Yanks will go to their first arbitration hearing since 200; The Mariners are already trying to sign Bedard to a new deal; Shilling is beginning his new treatment; The Royals...
Sunday Evening Rangers Notes
Flu-induced ramblings on the latest happenings surrounding the Texas Rangers.
If Adam Jones is Traded, Who Replaces Him?
Adam Jones ears must be on fire, because he has been included in trade talks for Johan Santana, Erik Bedard, Joe Blanton and Ian Snell.
But who replaces him if he is traded?
Red Sox fan flashes pitcher
December 07, 2007 by
Home Run Derby
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Watch as a Red Sox fan gives Closing Pitcher Keith Foulke the ol' one-boob salute.
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