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Richard Durrett with a Brandon McCarthy Q&A
14 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...
Omar Vizquel to the ChiSox
11 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...
On Millwood
8 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...
Andruw Jones & DeWayne Wise Find Jobs
White Sox sign OF Andruw Jones for $500K
Jones’ 2009 season was hardly as well publicized as his 2008 voyage through the depths of offensive hell, but he managed a decent bounce back in 331 plate appearances. 17 homers were hit, a .323 OBP was had, and Jones nearly had a higher slugging...
Byrd and Pudge Offered Arbitration
2 days ago by
The Ranger Rundown
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Texas offered arbitration to free agents C IVAN RODRIGUEZ and OF MARLON BYRD, and declined to arbitration to P JOAQUIN BENOIT, P EDDIE GUARDADO, CIF HANK BLALOCK, SS OMAR VIZQUEL, and OF ANDRUW JONES.
Byrd made $3 million in his final pre-emancipation arbitration season, up from...
Texas Rangers may soon be sold to former agent
2 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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Sporting News staff reports
A group headed by former player agent Dennis Gilbert has taken the lead to buy the Texas Rangers from Tom Hicks, SI.com reports.
Tom Hicks having trouble keeping control of Texas Rangers?
Report: Tom Hicks' control of the Texas Rangers is in jeopardy after TV contract extension talks stall.
Sammy Sosa Would Like To Clear Up Some Things About His Skin
25 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...
Ex-Ranger Buechele to manage Frisco
1 day ago by
SportingNews.com
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Former Texas Rangers infielder Steve Buechele (boo-SHEL') has been hired as manager of Double-A Frisco.
Ex-Ranger Buechele hired to manage Double-A team
1 day ago by
CBSSports.com
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Former Texas Rangers infielder Steve Buechele has been hired as manager of Double-A Frisco.
Discussion: Marlon Byrd vs. Mike Cameron
9 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...
Gilbert the frontrunner to buy Rangers
2 days ago by
Sports Illustrated
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Former baseball superagent Dennis Gilbert and his ownership group have emerged in recent days as the surprise frontrunner to buy the Texas Rangers, SI has learned.
What Is Going On With Sammy Sosa?
27 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?
Jarrod Saltalamacchia injures throwing shoulder
1 day ago by
dallasnews.com
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Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, recovering from surgery late in the season to correct Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, will return to Arlington after just two game in the Dominican Winter League because of pain in the surgically-repaired shoulder.
Saltalamacchia made his playing debut on...
Nelson Cruz…
5 days 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...
Another random thought about Elvis Andrus
18 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...
Sosa Skin Bleach Inspires Yet More Unfortunate Racial Fallout
16 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...
Sosa sued for $203K over commission, more
8 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.
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...
Taylor Teagarden heading to the AFL
October 25, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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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...
Potential Player of Interest -- Jonny Gomes
10 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...
Monday morning Rangers items
25 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Mike Fuentes - AP
about 1 month ago:
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, right, pats starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy on the back after taking him out as catcher Taylor Teagarden, left, watches in the...
Total Zone says Nelson Cruz is a great defender
October 24, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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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...
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. "...
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