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On another Milton Bradley and the Rangers rumor
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Earlier today, Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune posted an item on the Rangers, Cubs and Mets discussing a potential deal that would net the Rangers Milton Bradley.
It's a rumor both Rogers and I heard last night. The Rangers officials I spoke to said "not happening"...
Texas Rangers announce 2010 spring training schedule
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Another scintillating press release for you. The full schedule is after the jump:
Arlington, TX - The Texas Rangers are scheduled to play 31 spring training games in 2010, including contests versus the Kansas City Royals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco...
Tom Hicks trying to put together his own investors group to retain control of Texas Rangers
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A new potential bidder for the Texas Rangers has appeared on the scene:
Tom Hicks.
A day after reports surfaced that Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg were working in concert to put together a locally-based ownership group, Hicks called reporters to say that while he will see the process...
Talk hitting with Rangers hitting instructor Clint Hurdle
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Want to know how Clint Hurdle is going to turn the Rangers into an efficient, unstoppable offensive juggernaut? Got a theory on how to fix a particular hitter? Got a drill you think Hurdle should try? Just want to know about that SI cover from 1978?
Well, here's your chance. The...
Rookie of the Year Vote Revisited
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Would have gotten to this sooner, but, hey, Roddy Piper was the guest host on RAW last night. So, you can understand my attention was distracted.
After digesting the Rowdy One's antics, I was able to go back and consider the AL Rookie of the Year results a little more. Still think...
Elvis Andrus' rookie season in pictures
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Click on the picture to see a slideshow of Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus' rookie season in Arlington.
(photo by Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus finishes second to Oakland reliever in AL Rookie of the Year voting
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The wait goes on for the Rangers.
Shortstop Elvis Andrus finished second to Oakland reliever Andrew Bailey in the AL Rookie of the Year voting, which was announced at 1 p.m. CST. Andrus received eight of the 28 first place votes and finished with 65 total points. Bailey had 13 first...
Tiger Tales: If Detroit is downsizing, should the Texas Rangers be willing to do some of the outsourcing?
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Perhaps the biggest news (if by "news," you mean "gossip") to come out of last week's GM meetings was that the Detroit Tigers might need to shed significant payroll (though prefer to call it being "fiscally responsible") and that could make a slew...
Mike Capps: A job well done
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Here's a note on a play-by-play voice with local ties who is not Josh Lewin. Mike Capps is a pros' pro. Congratulations or your recognition:
Former Ranger John Wetteland back at home; cause of distress call was an abnormal heart rate
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Earlier today, we linked to a report that former Rangers reliever John Wetteland had been taken to Denton Regional Medical Center after paramedics and police responded to a call from his home regarding a possible suicide attempt.
Wetteland has apparently been released from the hospital...
Rangers Hall of Fame Reliever John Wetteland Hospitalized after police receive suicide threat
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Do not have much more than the surprising and sad headline says to report at this time. Here are the basics.
Rangers, Josh Lewin discuss contract extension
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With only six weeks remaining on their contract, the Rangers and TV broadcaster Josh Lewin are trying to work out details for him to come back for a ninth season of doing the team's games.
The biggest stumbling block is likely to be Lewin's divided loyalties.
Since joining...
A letter from the clubhouse
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One of the unexpected fringe benefits of this job has been getting to know people behind the scenes who do jobs that are integral to the club functioning but who rarely get noticed publicly. It's not all about the athletes and the executives. The folks who work behind the scenes...
In the ongoing Milton Bradley discussion
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The great Adam J. Morris weighs in on some of my points and makes some of his own.
Below is a little chart comparing Milton Bradley's 2008 season to Marlon Byrd's 2009 season. It also take into account Bradley's 2004 season, the only time he's played more than 140...
The Rangers' Milton Bradley dilemma
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It's been stated once or 100 times since the end of the season: The Rangers need a more efficient offense.
And it's been stated just about as often: They ain't got a whole lot of money to play with.
Which is why the Rangers have been mentioned more and more frequently...
Rangers bring some Sunshine to Ballpark
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A group of Sunshine Kids arrived at Rangers Ballpark Tuesday for a day of activities with a handful of current and former players.
If you aren't familiar with the charity, here's a brief description of what they do:
The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated...
Rangers shut out in Gold Glove voting
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The Rangers had a total of 22 Rawlings Gold Glove trophies on their roster in 2009 and made one of the biggest defensive improvements in baseball, yet for only the third time in the last 20 seasons no Texas player ended up with one of the awards.
Probably the most deserving Ranger...
How much interest is there in Milton Bradley?
10 days ago by
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It appears as though the Rangers have more than just a passing interest in bringing back Milton Bradley. The Rangers and Cubs talked Monday about a trade for the outfielder, who has fallen out of favor in Chicago after some late-season comments got him suspended for the rest of the...
Rangers make operations moves; Scott Feldman named Rangers Pitcher of the Year
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Oh goody, here's some press release goodness. The Rangers made a bunch of moves on people behind the scenes today, mostly in scouting and player development.
The good news: Richard "Hoggie" Price was named the new Rangers equipment manager. This is good news because...
Elias free agent compensation rankings released
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The Elias Sports Bureau rankings, used to determine free agent compensation, have been released.
As expected Rangers OF Marlon Byrd and C Ivan Rodriguez are Type B free agents, meaning that if the club offers them salary arbitration and the players end up signing elsewhere, the Rangers...
GM meetings: Daniels, Levine arrival creates stir
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Desperate to find a baseball official to speak to, the assembled media's eyes widened when Jon Daniels and Thad Levine made their way to the front desk of the O'Hare Hilton to check in for the general managers' meetings.
In all honesty, the national media has plenty to...
Ask Evan: Rangers didn't lie on Hurdle hiring
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From time to time, when I receive a particularly interesting question, I'd like to be able to post it and my answer here to give you a better idea of how and why we do things, as well as the issues we encounter every day in trying to cover the various teams around town.
Thought...
Clint Hurdle the hitting coach: A closer look at his results with the Colorado Rockies
14 days ago by
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Now that the Rangers have a hitting instructor in place, it all becomes about the results. So, what kind of results did Clint Hurdle get during his five full seasons as the Colorado Rockies hitting instructor?
The chart below should give you some kind of idea. Starting with the year...
One final World Series ratings note...
15 days ago by
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...about D-FW can be found right here...
Let the free agency fun begin: LA Angels re-sign Bobby Abreu; Rangers' Marlon Byrd files
15 days ago by
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Outfielder Marlon Byrd filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day of the filing period. It's a paperwork formality that has nothing to do with Byrd's desires. He's made it clear since the middle of last season, that he'd like to make the Rangers his long-term...
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