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More thoughts on Clemens
March 17, 2008 by
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Roger Clemens' interview had many folks talking. I second Evan Grant's opinion on this. Clemens didn't say anything that surprised me and there were some unanswered questions. Let's see what happens when he talks to Congress (and to the Houston media this afternoon...
Rangers award winners
March 13, 2008 by
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The Rangers banquet is set for Jan. 25 at Eddie Deen's Ranch in Dallas. Tickets are available for purchase at 972-726-4377 or at the club's website.
The 2007 award winners (some previously announced):
Player of the Year
Nolan sharing stories
March 10, 2008 by
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Nolan Ryan was in Arlington last night as a keynote speaker of sorts at the 50th anniversary of the YMCA of Arlington. Ryan sat on stage and chatted with Scott Murray in an informal interview setting. He did talk about the Rangers president job before the event. But here are some highlights...
Nolan's last no-no
March 07, 2008 by
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You can't have major Nolan Ryan news without reminiscing about his no-hitters, so I Googled up the video from his seventh and final no-no.
It's a treat to watch a 44-year-old throwing heat and buckling Blue Jays' knees with his curveball. But the best part of the video...
Catching up with Chan Ho
February 28, 2008 by
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Rangers fans who miss the great Chan Ho Park will want to read this story in the Los Angeles Times. The $65 million mistake is back with the Dodgers as a non-roster invitee. "This could be my last chance in baseball," he says.
Surprise Party, Day 2: It's a wrap
February 26, 2008 by
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I know, it's another late update, but I'm having a hard time balancing all the demands of the pesky print version of Seamheads (or the official name: dallasnews.com Texas Rangers blog) and my real reason for existence: blogging. I'll get it straight at some point.
Lucky...
A picture says a 1,000 words
February 22, 2008 by
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Gerald Laird is trying to go from the outhouse to the penthouse.
Surprise Party, Day 4: It's a wrap
February 22, 2008 by
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A few notes while I ponder if the Rangers could Punk a teammate the way Phillies pitcher Brett Myers did Kyle Kendrick.
Name that catcher
February 22, 2008 by
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As Evan Grant wrote today, the Rangers have a big competition at catcher between Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Evan included a chart I thought was interesting:
Age: Laird 28, Saltalamacchia 22
Batting avg.: Laird .224, Saltalamacchia .266
Homers: Laird 9, Saltalamacchia...
Thoughts on Kinsler's deal
February 22, 2008 by
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This may seem like an obvious question to some. But a few emails this morning indicate that some of you aren't sure the Rangers should tie up Ian Kinsler this long this soon. As one person put it: "Are we sure he's our future at second base?"
I think the answer is...
Surprise Party, Day 5: Break o' dawn, breaking news
February 22, 2008 by
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Three sources have told me that the Ian Kinsler contract is complete. It's going to be five years guaranteed for $22 million. If the sixth-year option is picked up, Kinsler's contract will roll to $32 million; if not, he'll get a $500,000 buyout. Kinsler signed a $407,570...
Friday briefing
February 21, 2008 by
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Not much going on this morning. I'm finishing off the spring training preview, which should be available online Saturday afternoon and in the print edition of Seamheads Sunday a.m. You will all be happy to know I've taken no corny theme on this and gone straight to serious...
Clemens and Congress
February 21, 2008 by
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They are on a break right now in Washington DC. But it's been interesting (at least some of it, anyway). It seems that many of these folks on the committee are taking sides without blatantly doing so.
The committee chairman waited until near the end of the morning session to talk...
Fowl ball
February 21, 2008 by
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Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal are taking some heat from PETA after appearing at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic.
They took part as honorary "soltadores," the word used to describe the person who puts the animal to fight. Martinez said...
Don't charge mound vs. Millwood
February 20, 2008 by
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Kevin Millwood admits that he wasn't in great shape last season, when he had a horrible year by his standards. He's determined not to let his gut get in the way again.
But Millwood gets bored with the traditional conditioning drills, so he decided to get into kickboxing and...
Clemens and Congress
February 19, 2008 by
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They are on a break right now in Washington DC. But it's been interesting (at least some of it, anyway). It seems that many of these folks on the committee are taking sides without blatantly doing so.
The committee chairman waited until near the end of the morning session to talk...
Surprise Party, Day 3: It's a wrap
February 19, 2008 by
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Getting this to you while it's still sunny out here in the desert. That's a first. And it may be a last, too. So enjoy it while you can. By tomorrow, we may be back to a post-sundown schedule.
• Ron Washington said Milton Bradley, providing he's healthy, will be...
Mench for the bench
February 17, 2008 by
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Kevin Mench is coming back to the Rangers. Mench agreed to a minor league deal with the club on Tuesday afternoon. He'll fight for a backup outfielder's spot along with David Murphy, Nelson Cruz and Jason Botts.
Mench, 30, hit .267 for Milwaukee last year with a .746 OPS...
Friday briefing
February 17, 2008 by
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Not much going on this morning. I'm finishing off the spring training preview, which should be available online Saturday afternoon and in the print edition of Seamheads Sunday a.m. You will all be happy to know I've taken no corny theme on this and gone straight to serious...
Here come the relievers
February 17, 2008 by
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If you count everybody invited to spring training, the Rangers could have as many as 18 guys vying for seven spots in the bullpen in 2008. But we already know a few of those players who have jobs: C.J. Wilson, Eddie Guardado, Joaquin Benoit and Kazuo Fukumori.
No jobs are set in stone...
Surprise Party: Day 2 Bulletin - Kinsler signs (but it's not that big a deal)
February 17, 2008 by
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We interrupt this workout to inform you that Ian Kinsler was among 14 Rangers who signed 2008 contracts today. Kinsler will get $407,570, which is a nice round figure. Now, don't think this kills the chances of a long-term deal. This just allows the Rangers to have something done...
Pitching, pitching, pitching
February 17, 2008 by
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Evan Grant's spring training preview focuses on what is always the biggest issue involving the Rangers this time of year (and just about any time of year): pitching.
Pitch counts are a big part of Evan's story, especially when it comes to Brandon McCarthy and C.J. Wilson,...
Here come the relievers
February 16, 2008 by
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If you count everybody invited to spring training, the Rangers could have as many as 18 guys vying for seven spots in the bullpen in 2008. But we already know a few of those players who have jobs: C.J. Wilson, Eddie Guardado, Joaquin Benoit and Kazuo Fukumori.
No jobs are set in stone...
Looking at Bartolo Colon
February 16, 2008 by
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Now that the Rangers have traded away Edinson Volquez, thought to be a viable option as the fifth starter, Texas may be more inclined to get an experienced arm to bring in for spring training. One possibility is right-hander Bartolo Colon. He's 38 years old, pitched in just 99...
Pitching, pitching, pitching
February 15, 2008 by
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Evan Grant's spring training preview focuses on what is always the biggest issue involving the Rangers this time of year (and just about any time of year): pitching.
Pitch counts are a big part of Evan's story, especially when it comes to Brandon McCarthy and C.J. Wilson,...
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