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Scott Franzke's calling
October 24, 2009 by
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Here's a story about a local Dallas kid, who is heading to his second straight World Series as the radio voice of the Phillies:
Texas Rangers in tough spot
October 23, 2009 by
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The Los Angeles Angels stirring win against the New York Yankees on Thursday night serves as a reminder of the difficult task the Rangers face annually in the American League West. The Angels may not be the most talented team in the majors, but they are the mentally toughest team....
No 'routine' ownership meeting for Rangers
October 22, 2009 by
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After two days of meetings with potential ownership groups that were described as "routine," there was no such proclamation from the club Thursday.
That's because there was no meeting of any type.
The Rangers met with Houston businessman Jim Crane on Tuesday and Pittsburgh...
Will the Rangers ever land a big Japanese star?
October 22, 2009 by
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In their bid to become big-time players in the burgeoning international talent market, the Rangers are doing everything they can to woo 18-year-old Yusei Kikuchi to bypass professional baseball in Japan, stiff-arm a dozen MLB clubs, and sign with Texas.
As Jeff Wilson reported, the...
Ex-Ranger hitting instructor Jaramillo agrees to deal with Cubs
October 21, 2009 by
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Former Rangers coach Rudy Jaramillo was already the highest-paid hitting coach in baseball, but he agreed Wednesday to a deal with the Chicago Cubs that will pay him more than some big league managers.
Greenberg gets presentations on Rangers
October 21, 2009 by
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In what had to be the easiest press release ever written, Hicks Sports Groups announced that it played host to Pittsburgh attorney Chuck Greenberg today at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington as he and his group do their due diligence in their pursuit of purchasing the Rangers.
Much...
Rangers meet with Chuck Greenberg about ownership
October 21, 2009 by
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Pittsburgh sports attorney Chuck Greenberg was second up in the Meet the Rangers series of presentations taking place this week for potential ownership figures.
The meetings apparently went exactly like they did on Tuesday with Houston businessman Jim Crane. How are we sure of that...
On MLB's umpires and the playoffs
October 21, 2009 by
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It's unfortunate that Tim McClelland blew a call at third base in the Angels-Yankees game on Tuesday night. Ask any player, and they will put McClelland among the top five umpires in the majors.
Major League Baseball is holding its breath, hoping to get through the remainder of...
Texas Rangers begin cleaning up roster; Jason Grilli and Kevin Richardson outrighted to the minors
October 21, 2009 by
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In anticipation of setting their 40-man roster in November, the Rangers have begun the process of clearing space for potential additions.
On Wednesday, the club outrighted both RHP Jason Grilli and C Kevin Richardson to Triple-A Oklahoma after both cleared waivers. Grilli is expected...
Rudy Jaramillo will be Cubs hitting coach
October 21, 2009 by
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Becoming a free agent was a lucrative financial move for long-time Rangers hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo. He will officially be announced as the Chicago Cubs new hitting instructor today after agreeing to a three-year deal worth nearly $2.5 million, a major league source confirmed...
First up in ownership sweepstakes: Jim Crane
October 20, 2009 by
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Houston businessman Jim Crane met Tuesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington with representatives from Hicks Sports Group and the Rangers as the "process of identifying potential investors" in the club continues.
The meetings included a tour of the ballpark and conferences...
Finals: Grading the Rangers relief pitching
October 20, 2009 by
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Finally, the last installment of our delayed series. Here's why it took so long today: There were a lot of relievers to pitch for this team.
And despite all the shuffling, which included three stints on the DL for closer Frank Francisco, the Rangers had the best save percentage...
Young lefty sent to woo young lefty
October 19, 2009 by
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Rangers general manager Jon Daniels confirmed that left-hander Derek Holland was in Japan on Monday to meet with Yusei Kikuchi, an 18-year-old left-hander who is considering whether to bypass the Nippon Professional Baseball draft to play in the United States.
Holland accompanied...
Finals: Grading the Rangers starting pitching
October 19, 2009 by
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The very publicly stated goal for the Rangers' starters in 2009 was to go deeper into games and lower the embarrassing 5.51 ERA from 2008.
On these fronts, the Rangers were straight A students. Thanks to a combination of better conditioning, the more aggressive approach of pitching...
Pitching grades slightly delayed
October 16, 2009 by
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Just a heads up to those hungry for pitching grades as we try to wrap up the Rangers 2009 season: They will be up on Monday (starters) and Tuesday (relievers). The reasons for this are two fold:
1. The Rudy Jaramillo situation backed me up a little bit.
2. This way, we can keep you...
Rangers make more changes; A.J. Preller now heads both international and amateur scouting efforts
October 15, 2009 by
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The Rangers are moving all their scouting efforts under the direction of A.J. Preller.
Preller, who first met GM Jon Daniels when they were both students at Cornell University, has continued to expand his responsibilities since joining the Rangers as manager of pro and international...
Moving on: Who will be candidates to replace Rudy Jaramillo as Texas Rangers hitting instructor?
October 15, 2009 by
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The first day of the post-Rudy Jaramillo era begins today and for the Rangers the first step is to compile a list of candidates. With three factions - GM Jon Daniels and Co., president Nolan Ryan and manager Ron Washington - all with different backgrounds doing the compiling, this...
Michael Young on Rudy Jaramillo's departure
October 14, 2009 by
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As you might expect from a guy who has known only one hitting coach for his entire major league career, Rangers 3B Michael Young isn't exactly thrilled that Rudy Jaramillo will not be with the Rangers in 2010.
"I'm disappointed to say the least," Young said, a day...
Daniels on Harrison
October 14, 2009 by
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To elaborate on a Matt Harrison note in today's editions, general manager Jon Daniels had the following to say about the left-hander's appearance in the Arizona Fall League:
"The goal of having him out there is twofold. First, so he can pick up some of the innings he...
Jaramillo won't return to Rangers
October 14, 2009 by
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Rudy Jaramillo, who has been the Rangers' hitting coach the past 15 seasons, turned down a one-year offer to remain with the club this morning and won't be back in 2010. An offer had been made by general manager Jon Daniels and team president Nolan Ryan late last week, and...
Rafael Palmeiro's son makes USA 14U team
October 14, 2009 by
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Reader sends along news that one of Rafael and Lynne Palmeiro's sons, Preston, made the USA 14-and-under baseball team that will be traveling Thursday to Ecuador.
The roster also includes several other players from Texas.
Reaction to Rudy Jaramillo leaving Rangers
October 14, 2009 by
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The most difficult farewell in the Rangers parting ways with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is obviously going to the one between Jaramillo and his hitters.
As for the Rangers and Jaramillo, it seems like both sides understand the situation for what it is.
The Rangers want to see improvement...
Rudy Jaramillo, Rangers to part ways
October 14, 2009 by
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UPDATED, 12:17 p.m. CDT: The rest of the coaching staff will return, the Rangers have announced.
Dallas-raised Rudy Jaramillo, the Rangers hitting instructor for the last 15 seasons, has turned down the club's one-year contract offer and is preparing to explore the free agent...
No waiting: Rudy Jaramillo is still under contract to Rangers, but they are clamoring for him in Chicago
October 14, 2009 by
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Old friend and former Rangers beat writer Phil Rogers pens a missive this morning about the Cubs vacant hitting coach position in which he lobbies openly for the team to make a run at Rudy Jaramillo for the job.
"Jaramillo is the absolute perfect man for the Cubs' situation...
Finals: Grading the Rangers outfield
October 14, 2009 by
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As a unit, the Rangers outfield was beset by slumps (David Murphy early, Nelson Cruz late) and injuries (Josh Hamilton, all year long). It would be easy to write it off as a subpar year for the club, but there were still some pretty solid contributions, like Marlon Byrd's career...
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