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Gilbert the frontrunner to buy Rangers
4 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.
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...
Potential Player of Interest -- Jonny Gomes
11 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...
Yanks/Rangers recap
1 day ago by
Gmarchesej's Blog
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The Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers by the score of 8-6 today. Chien-Ming Wang got the start and looked good in his first 2 innings but then gave up 5 runs in the next 2 2/3 innings. He gave up 7 hits with a walk and 5 strikeouts. It was better but I wouldn't call it good at...
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. "...
Sosa to Endorse Skin Bleaching Cream; Hair Straighteners Next?
22 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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Sammy Sosa has long since seen his life as disgraced slugger play itself out of relevance, so it looks as though he hopes to reinvent himself as something of a latter-day Madam C.J. Walker, pushing products to help darker complected people conform to that oh-so wondrous...
Sammy Sosa Doesn't See Why People Are So Terrified By His Appearance
The formerly dark-skinned Sosa spoke out about his ghostly new look and he would like to let everyone know that he's not dying or anything: "It's a bleaching cream," he said. You don't say. Sosa told Univision's "Primer Impacto" his spooky pallor...
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.
2010 ZiPS projections for the Texas Rangers
29 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Dan Szymborski has the ZiPS projections for the Rangers in 2010 up at BTF. ZiPS views this group, as constituted, as around a .500 team, and seems to identify the need for a legit DH.
There's some Gary Matthews Jr. here, in that Byrd is a good fourth outfielder who is looking to get...
12 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...
Elvis Andrus finishes 2nd in ROY balloting
19 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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So the announcement is out, and Elvis Andrus finished second in the Rookie of the Year balloting, finishing behind Andrew Bailey, who came in first place, and ahead of third place finisher Rick Porcello.
Disappointing that Andrus didn't win, but Bailey is a worthy choice as...
How ESPN and the MLB ruined the original Home Run Derby
14 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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After all of the hype, the 2009 Home Run Derby is over with and Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers was crowned the champion over the Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz Monday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Fielder edged Cruz 6-5 in the final round. Ok so this is old news, everyone...
Andruw Goes White
10 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. [...]
Ex-Ranger Buechele to manage Frisco
2 days 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.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia injures throwing shoulder
2 days 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...
Ex-Ranger Buechele hired to manage Double-A team
2 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Former Texas Rangers infielder Steve Buechele has been hired as manager of Double-A Frisco.
Ian Kinsler -- Stay or Go?
October 13, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Tony Dejak - AP
about 1 month ago:
Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, left, and Elvis Andrus celebrate after the Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 10-0 in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Cleveland...
Evan Grant: Rangers should hire two hitting coaches
October 27, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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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...
Texas Rangers to be purchased by Exxon Mobil?
5 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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This is just a rumor, and I was unable to find out whether there is any validity to this. The same comment was left on a post over at the Rangers Blog on Dallas News. Although if this were true, I would certainly be happy, The Rangers would still be run by Nolan Ryan and [...]
Yanks lose to Rangers
1 day ago by
Gmarchesej's Blog
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The New York Yankees lost to the Texas Rangers tonight 4-2. Andy Pettitte got the start and gave up 3 runs in the first inning, they probably only would have had one if Andy's leg didn't get in the way of a double play ball and lead to a couple of extra runs. Andy labored and...
Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in hunting accident
November 04, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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Vicente Padilla accidentally shot in hunting accident
Per Adam Katz, Padilla's agent, Padilla was accidentally shot in the thigh by his bodyguard when the bodyguard was trying to fix his gun.
Sammy Sosa being sued for $203K in D.R. court
9 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.
On Rusty Greer as Hitting Coach
October 28, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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Richard Durrett has a blog post up that discusses the Rangers interviewing Rusty Greer for their vacant hitting coach position, and asks if we as Rangers fans want to see Greer become the hitting coach.
Greer has also been someone who has been talked about in the past by fans...
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]
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