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Rangers want Marco Scutaro to play third base?
19 hours ago by
Lone Star Ball
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According to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, Marco Scutaro says he's been contacted by the Rangers (among other teams), with the Rangers supposedly wanting him to play third base.
This is interesting for a couple of reasons. First, the Rangers supposedly have no money...
Dominican Dracula Sammy Sosa Sued for $203,000
2 days ago by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Sammy Sosa has been popping up in the news a lot lately, and it hasn’t been pretty. I mean physically it definitely wasn’t pretty with his little skin-whitening stunt, but also metaphorically its been a tough run for the Dominican Dracula. (That is his new nickname in...
Thanksgiving Day stuff
2 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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On this Thanksgiving, all Rangers fans can be thankful for a variety of things, I think.
Elvis Andrus has been named to the Topps All-Rookie team. I'm thankful that Elvis Andrus is a Ranger.
Murray Chass calls Tom Hicks the second worst owner in baseball behind Vince...
Nelson Cruz…
17 hours ago by
The iYankees Blog
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From Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi (FOX), earlier this week:
A number of teams have called the Rangers to express interest in Nelson Cruz, but one major league source said the club is “not motivated” to move the slugging outfielder because of his productivity and reasonable...
Other teams interested in Nelson Cruz
5 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by LM Otero - AP
7 months ago:
Texas Ranges Nelson Cruz hits a home run in the second inning of the baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, April 14, 2009. (AP Photo/LM Otero...
On Millwood
3 days ago by
The Ranger Rundown
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On July 2nd, just before the season’s midpoint, Kevin Millwood owned a sparkling 2.80 ERA and had already thrown 119 innings. This performance, after an aggregate 4.89 ERA and about 93 innings per half-season in Texas, was cause for celebration and a primary factor in Texas&rsquo...
Putting Elvis Andrus's Rookie Season in Perspective
6 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Chris Carlson - AP
4 months ago:
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus gets the force out at second of Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales after Howie Kendrick hit into a double play during the second...
Omar Vizquel to the ChiSox
5 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Chris Carlson - AP
3 months ago:
Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel celebrates his solo home against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Aug. 7, 2009...
Radio Personality Kicked Out of Sammy Sosa Party For Wearing “BrownFace”
10 days ago by
BlackSportsOnline
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There is a very fine line between being funny and being ignorant. Trust me I tight rope that line every day, but the one thing I remind myself of before I post, tweet or speaking anything in public is this: “What are the long term effects of me saying or writing this?”...
Sosa sued for $203K over commission, more
2 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman in the Dominican Republic who says the former Major Leaguer owes him for -- among other things -- commission on a house sale.
Discussion: Marlon Byrd vs. Mike Cameron
4 days ago by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Luis Alvarez - AP
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Yesterday, I posted an idea regarding a potential free agent signing for a Cubs bench position in 2010. Admittedly, this wasn't the most important possible...
Richard Durrett with a Brandon McCarthy Q&A
8 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Dave Einsel - AP
5 months ago:
Texas Rangers' Brandon McCarthy, right, gets a hug from manager Ron Washington, left, after pitching a complete game shutout against the Houston Astros, Sunday, May 24...
Andruw Jones Signs With White Sox
by Pat LackeyFiled under: White Sox, AL Central, MLB Free AgencyAndruw Jones can start a day early on his Thanksgiving celebration, because word this afternoon is that the veteran outfielder has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. There's no word on financial terms...
Sammy Sosa being sued for $203K in D.R. court
2 days ago by
Sports Illustrated
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.
Andruw Goes White
3 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Andruw Jones joins the White Sox for a $500,000 base salary. Jones posted his third poor season in a row in 2009, although his power came back. 35 of his 60 hits went for extra bases and his isolated power was a healthy .245. He also drew a good number of walks. [...]
Potential Player of Interest -- Jonny Gomes
4 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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The Rangers need a reasonably priced righthanded bat with pop that can DH and maybe fill in at a COF or CIF spot.
And I stumbled last night on an item by Ken Rosenthal that discussed a guy who could be a fit -- Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jonny Gomes.
Gomes is a guy I have always...
Sammy Sosa Would Like To Clear Up Some Things About His Skin
20 days ago by
Deadspin
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Sammy Sosa is not hoping to star in the White Chicks sequel. It is not some kind of alleged side affect from any alleged substances he allegedly may have put in his body. He just wants to be beautiful!
Because Chicago's baseball writers haven't had anything to write about...
There's some Gary Matthews Jr. here, in that Byrd is a good fourth outfielder who is looking to get...
5 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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There's some Gary Matthews Jr. here, in that Byrd is a good fourth outfielder who is looking to get paid like the regular he was in 2009. His counting stats may fool people into thinking he's that guy, but he's mostly a good backup who is past his peak and played more...
Another random thought about Elvis Andrus
12 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Mike Fuentes - AP
about 1 month ago:
Texas Ranges' Elvis Andrus, right, slides safely home against Tampa Bay Rays' Gregg Zaun in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday...
Sir Charlies on Sammy Sosa: "Damn Dude, You A Different Color"
Ahh, I feel like we haven't had enough Barkley in our lives lately. [video below]
Sosa Skin Bleach Inspires Yet More Unfortunate Racial Fallout
10 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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Most people had a few chuckles at Sammy Sosa's sudden light-skin transformation on the red carpet a few weeks back. That is, until it stopped being funny when Sosa said the response to the photos led him to consider endorsing the skin bleaching cream that he has been using.
Still...
What Is Going On With Sammy Sosa?
22 days ago by
Midwest Sports
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Something is drastically different about Sammy Sosa's appearance, as is evident from pictures taken of him at a recent event. Does anyone know the explanation for this?
Michael Young likes Cowboys Stadium
Michael Young makes his living across the street from Cowboys Stadium at The Ballpark in Arlington as the Rangers third baseman. On Friday, he and Toronto outfielder Vernon Wells got an close look at the Cowboys' digs.
"It's pretty incredible," Young said. "...
White Sox Sign Andruw and Omar, Consider Coco
2 days ago by
Kings of Kauffman
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GM Ken Williams clearly has fond memories of days gone by. This week, that fondness was exposed as the White Sox announced the signing of Andruw Jones to a 1 year contract for $500,000, and Omar Vizquel to a 1 year contract for $1.375 million. Coco Crisp? Yeah he’s on their...
Polling Place: Tell us who should patrol center field for the Texas Rangers in 2010
5 days ago by
dallasnews.com
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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...
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