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LSB Pick 'em Update
29 days ago by
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
The Neftali Feliz backpack picture is always fun. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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The Astros have hired Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills as their new manager.
29 days ago by
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The Astros have hired Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills as their new manager.
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Grady Fuson out in San Diego
29 days ago by
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Grady Fuson out in San Diego
Haven't seen this posted anywhere, but it is amazing how his star has fallen.
Rangers fans World Series poll
29 days ago by
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by Julie Jacobson - AP
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez wants Rangers fans to vote for the Yankees. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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So, Yankees vs. Phillies...
Evan Grant: Rangers should hire two hitting coaches
29 days ago by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
2 months ago:
Texas Rangers batter Josh Hamilton tosses his helmet after striking out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on...
Tuesday morning Rangers things
29 days ago by
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Hmmm. There appears to be nothing out there today about the Rangers.
So instead, I'll make this observation after watching MNF last night...as much as it sucks having Jerry Jones as the owner of the Cowboys, things could be worse. Watching the Redskins last night...
This Day in LSB History
October 26, 2009 by
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On this day 1 year ago, I took a look at the Daniels vs. Fern argument Bob Sturm and his intern put together, in which Sturm argued that if Jon Daniels had simply not made any moves at all since taking over as g.m. of the Rangers, the team would be a lot better off.
BA's Rangers Draft Report Card (Sub)
October 26, 2009 by
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BA's Rangers Draft Report Card (Sub)
QUICK TAKE
Scheppers makes up a bit for the loss of Purke, whom the Rangers couldn't bring in because of financial issues, and the overall class has pitching depth. It may take a while for any position players other than Mendonca...
Monday morning Rangers stuff
October 26, 2009 by
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Yankees/Phillies in the World Series. Could be worse. Should be an interesting matchup...Yankees are significant favorites, but anything can happen in seven games in baseball.
Richard Durrett talks about the Rangers' long relief options, and thinks that Dustin...
Game 6 ALCS Game Day Thread
October 25, 2009 by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
1 day ago:
New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera walks through the team's dugout after Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series between the Yankees and Los Angeles...
Fodder for the conspiracy theorists
October 25, 2009 by
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Fodder for the conspiracy theorists
You can buy Yankees 2009 A.L. Champion merchandise at mlb.com.
Manny Acta gets the Indians Job
October 25, 2009 by
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Manny Acta gets the Indians Job
Aroldis Chapman has unrealistic salary demands
October 25, 2009 by
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Aroldis Chapman has unrealistic salary demands
The Mets are reportedly no longer interested in Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman, due to his asking price of $40-60 million. I would be shocked if any major league team were willing to pay him that much, particularly given the poor...
Taylor Teagarden heading to the AFL
October 25, 2009 by
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by Ted S. Warren - AP
22 days ago:
Texas Rangers' Taylor Teagarden hits a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning of a MLB baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Safeco Field...
Sunday morning Rangers stuff
October 25, 2009 by
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by John Froschauer - AP
21 days ago:
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tommy Hunter adjusts his cap during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners of a baseball game in Seattle on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009...
ALCS Game 6 Game Day Thread (Postponed due to rain)
October 24, 2009 by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
43 minutes ago:
The New York Yankees on deck circle hangs on a railing in the rain in Yankee Stadium before Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series between the New...
Total Zone says Nelson Cruz is a great defender
October 24, 2009 by
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by Matt Slocum - AP
6 months ago:
Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz leaps to pull in a deep fly ball from Cleveland Indians' Victor Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday...
Saturday morning Rangers stuff
October 24, 2009 by
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Richard Durrett runs through the remaining candidates for the final spot in the Ranger rotation next season.
Elvis Andrus has been named the Rangers Rookie of the Year for 2009.
And Ben Sheets, who agreed to a two year deal with the Rangers last offseason before a physical revealed...
Tanner Scheppers, RHP, Rangers (AFL: Surprise) Yesterday's stats: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K In his...
October 23, 2009 by
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Tanner Scheppers, RHP, Rangers (AFL: Surprise)
Yesterday's stats: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
In his first three outings, Scheppers has faced 16 batters and retired 14 of them, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out six. As good of reviews as his 95-98 mph fastball obviously...
Friday afternoon video
October 23, 2009 by
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Good-bye Twitter (via mileymandy)
One year ago today
October 23, 2009 by
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One year ago today, the Rangers brought John Blake back into the front office, with Nolan Ryan reaching and and bringing back into the fold a long-time Ranger employee who was well-respected, and who was run off by John Hart and Buck Showalter.
Follow LSB on Twitter
October 23, 2009 by
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I broke down and created a Twitter account for LSB.
It is called lonestarball.
If you want to follow LSB -- I anticipate this will be getting "tweets" when new front page posts go up -- go sign up to follow us.
Friday morning Rangers things
October 23, 2009 by
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Gil LeBreton has a column about Rudy Jaramillo, the Rangers' search for a new hitting coach, and the issues with the team's approach, which includes a quote from the Cubs' Derrek Lee saying that hitting coaches are overrated...
Evan Grant talks about the Rangers'...
Michael Jordan's son is a spoiled prima donna
October 22, 2009 by
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Michael Jordan's son is a spoiled prima donna
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