TEXAS RANGERS NEWS
Tom Hicks with last ditch effort to keep the Rangers
10 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by LM Otero - AP
7 months ago:
Dallas Cowboys football team owner Jerry Jones chats with Texas Rangers team owner Tom Hicks during the baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Arlington, Texas, Monday...
Offsides: Sammy Sosa's Big Change
18 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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Sammy Sosa says the change in his skin color is due to a skin rejuvenation treatment, but really, it doesn't matter if he's "Black or White." He's still a different looking "Man in the Mirror."
Off Season Stuff
23 days ago by
Ranger Fans
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The first batch of items for the off season have happened.
Marlon Byrd: On the first day of free-agent eligibility, Marlon Byrd filed. No surprise there, he probably deserves a decent paycheck. As we all know, there's been a lot of noise about him wanting to stay, but whether...
Peter Gammons on the Rangers
September 28, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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Peter Gammons on the Rangers
Colt McCoy (Austin): What grade would you give the Rangers for the year?
Peter Gammons: I would give them a B , because they improved their pitching, defense and self-esteem. They have some serious questions for next year, pertaining to what...
Source: White Sox close to signing veteran SS
9 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The White Sox are close to signing free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel to a one-year contract, according to a major-league source.
Signing Andruw, a laughing matter?
3 days ago by
Tireball.com
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I have to admit the first I heard of Andruw Jones going to the White Sox happened today when I opened my email box and found out the club had signed him to a contract worth $500,000.
I have to admit the first thing I did was laugh when I read it. Jones started hot with [...]
Sosa’s skin undergoing noticeable color change
Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa, recently photographed during an appearance at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, is drawing attention for his severely lightened complexion.
Sammy Sosa’s New Face
22 days ago by
The Big Lead
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This photo was posted on SI.com yesterday; there is no indication that it was in any way doctored. His lady friend’s breasts? That’s another story. We’re punting on the roundup and ballin’ this weekend.
If you’re looking for early morning laughs, this...
New Rangers Podcast in Arlington is up
October 06, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Chris Carlson - AP
Texas Rangers' Omar Vizquel is so excited about the latest Rangers Podcast in Arlington being available, he's been stricken with the vapors. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Marlon Byrd or Mike Cameron for CF?
18 days ago by
Another Cubs Blog
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Ken Rosenthal adds a bit more about the Cubs:
Byrd likely to be targeted by Cubs — 6:10 p.m.
Once the Cubs trade Milton Bradley, their plan is to find a center fielder and move Kosuke Fukudome back to right field.
Free agent Marlon Byrd is certain to draw their interest.
Rudy...
Andruw Jones
22 days ago by
Ranger Fans
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Given Andruw Jones has filed for free agency, and the Rangers have said he's not coming back, I can officially categorize this news story as "Former Rangers News". Anyway, I decided to check into his money situation, given he had a quite strange salary situation in 2009...
#21-25 All-Time Rangers List
27 days ago by
Texas Rangers Trades
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I’m rooting against the Yankee and, also, I’m rooting for a long World Series.I don’t like the 2-3-2 playoff format. The team with home field advantage shouldn’t have the chance of not coming back home if they lose one of the first two games.The Rangers made the unfortunate...
White Sox sign Andruw Jones
4 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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The Chicago White Sox have signed outfielder Andruw Jones to a one-year contract worth $500,000 and up to an additional $1 million in performance bonuses.
Jones, 32, batted .214 (60-281) with 17 home runs and 43 RBI in 82 games with Texas in 2009 while making 53 starts as the designated...
SAMMY SOSA’S GHOULISH LOOK AT LATIN GRAMMYS
20 days ago by
BigLeagueScrew
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Sammy Sosa has a new look and it’s not a good one. If you didn’t watch the Latin Grammys this weekend (loser!), then you might not know what I’m talking about. The former Rangers, Cubs, and Orioles slugger showed up to the awards show looking different [...]
Sammy Sosa: Facial cream caused lightening of skin
Speaking publicly for the first time since photos of him from a recent musical award ceremony were published on the Internet, Sammy Sosa said that the skin lightening is the result of the use of a facial cosmetic cream.
John Mallee in line for a new job
October 29, 2009 by
FishStripes
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JCR reports the following:
According to a source, minor league hitting coordinator John Mallee is a finalist to replace Rudy Jaramillo as the Texas Rangers hitting coach. Mallee is believed to be one of six in the running for the job along with former Rangers outfielder Rusty...
Ranking the AL ROYs of the Aughts
12 days ago by
Kings of Kauffman
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Today the AL Rookie of the Year award went to Oakland reliever Andrew Bailey. I’m stunned that he actually won the award, but outside of maybe Rangers SS Elvis Andrus, I think Bailey was the correct choice. Now that the award has been announced, the question that sticks out...
Josh Hamilton is done for the year
September 29, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
5 months ago:
From left to right, Texas Rangers' Marlon Byrd, Hank Blalock and Josh Hamilton sit in the dugout in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Arlington, Texas...
An outsider's view of TBIA
October 28, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
2 months ago:
A fireworks show is seen over the Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington during a rain delay in a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in Arlington...
Wednesday Rockpile: Clint Hurdle Arlington bound as Rangers hire him as hitting coach
25 days ago by
Purple Row
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
At the very least, Clint Hurdle ought to be able to teach Michael Young the proper way to bunt.
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Some people always seem to wind up with...
Jones agrees to one-year contract with White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) -- Andruw Jones has agreed to a $500,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Vicente Padilla Shot In Hunting "Accident"
The Dodger pitcher started his offseason with a bang, receiving a "minor" gunshot wound to his leg while hunting in Nicaragua. Is that some nightclub I'm not aware of? [LA Times]
Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers
17 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Rangers. Their likely commitments for 2010:
C - Jarrod Saltalamacchia - $411KC - Taylor Teagarden - $401K 1B - Chris Davis - $407K2B - Ian Kinsler - $4MMSS - Elvis Andrus - $400K3B - Michael Young - $16MM (partially deferred)IF...
Say it aint Sosa.
21 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Dude, WTF??? Looks like 8+ years of steroid abuse has taken its toll. Of course, Sammy…who always tells the truth…claims he isn’t lightening his skin ala the Dead King of Pop. This is just an effect from a “skin rejuvenation” process. Uh huh. How about the bad skin and blowfishy...
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