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Murray Chass has more to say on Rangers ownership issue and other Monday afternoon doo-dads
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It appears there may be somebody that Hall of Fame baseball writer and former New York Times baseball columnist Murray Chass may dislike more than current Rangers owner Tom Hicks.
That would be prospective Rangers owner Dennis Gilbert.
For the second time in a week, Chass led his...
Saturday afternoon rumor control: Texas Rangers have no interest in Marco Scutaro at third base
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Checked my email in between shopping expeditions this afternoon to find a link from Adam Morris of Lone Star Ball. The link is to a Seattle Times blog that paraphrases an article and some tweets from Venezuela saying the Rangers have contacted Marco Scutaro about playing third base...
Somebody isn't a fan of Tom Hicks effort to retain control of the Texas Rangers
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And that somebody is named Murray Chass. The former New York Times baseball columnist, who now operates his own website, wrote a pre-Thanksgiving column that scalds the current Rangers' owner.
Citing numerous unnamed sources and "lawyers," Chass says there is almost...
Ranger quickie notes: Elvis Andrus named to All-Rookie Team, Rupe to White Sox and more
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Before we sign off for Thanksgiving - we'll be blogging from the Cowboys game - just a couple of quick notes and random thoughts to tide you over until the dawning of Black Friday:
• Small consolation for Elvis Andrus, but he was named to the 2009 Topps All-Rookie team....
The Talking Heads: On Rangers ownership
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We launched a new "product" this morning, the very creatively titled "Dallas Morning News Sportswriters Roundtable" (though if you've got creative suggestions, please send them to me; maybe we can find a prize for you).
After discussing the recent Cowboys...
Polling Place: Tell us who should patrol center field for the Texas Rangers in 2010
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On the player acquisition front, it doesn't appear as if the Rangers are doing much other than research while they wait for the ownership picture to become a little more clear and while they wait for the free agent market to establish itself.
That gives us plenty of time to ponder...
Polling Place: Tell us who should patrol center field for the Texas Rangers in 2010
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On the player acquisition front, it doesn't appear as if the Rangers are doing much other than research while they wait for the ownership picture to become a little more clear and while they wait for the free agent market to establish itself.
That gives us plenty of time to ponder...
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
12 days ago by
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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
14 days ago by
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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
18 days ago by
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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
18 days ago by
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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
18 days ago by
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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
19 days ago by
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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
19 days ago by
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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
20 days ago by
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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
20 days ago by
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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?
20 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...
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