http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/962 Recent articles about Jason Botts en-us 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 ever closer to the big leagues. Sun, 25 May 2008 16:32:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/270857 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/270857 C.J. Wilson's latest ninth-inning meltdown costs the Texas Rangers a critical victory on Monday evening - and simultaneously sparks whispers of a potential closer controversy unfolding in Arlington. Tue, 20 May 2008 22:15:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/269207 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/269207 The enigmatic Jason Botts perseveres. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:21:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264961 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264961 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. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:14:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261354 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261354 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. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:53:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/253959 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/253959 Has Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington run out of time and opportunities in Arlington? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:39:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/252223 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/252223 Question: What do you call a team that records a lead-off triple, down 5-4 in extra innings, and ends up failing to score? Answer: Really, really infuriating. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:09:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/236860 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/236860 In a move that was not a huge surprise Gerald Laird beat out Jarrod Saltalamacchia for the Texas Rangers starting catchers job. In what many could call a surprise move, Salty was then optioned to AAA. We explain the fantasy impact this has for all the players involved, and how a sleeper might actually come out of this. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:43:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/219218 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/219218 Why Nelson Cruz's latest dose of walkoff heroics probably won't be enough to save his Texas Rangers career. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:57:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/193617 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/193617 A not-so-brief rundown of the roster battles currently being fought in Texas Rangers spring training camp. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:28:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191039 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/191039 The Texas Rangers come from behind in the bottom of the 9th inning to knock off the Kansas City Royals in Surprise; the continued improvement of Kevin Millwood, Brandon McCarthy and Joaquin Benoit; is David Murphy the new Rusty Greer? Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:39:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179212 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179212 The Texas Rangers signed seven players for the rapidly approaching 2008 season on Monday, including right-handers Brandon McCarthy and Wes Littleton. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:35:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/167835 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/167835 The latest news on Kevin Millwood's suddenly ailing right hamstring; Josh Hamilton's extraordinary batting practice sessions in Surprise; was the Rangers' team defense in 2007 better than we thought? Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:33:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/165963 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/165963 The latest rumblings and ruminations emanating from Texas Rangers spring training in Surprise, Arizona. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:25:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/151469 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/151469 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. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:58:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/148704 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/148704