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Omar Vizquel at Short?
13 days ago by
Fenway West
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The Red Sox have plenty of talent on the horizon at shortstop so they only need a placeholder for the short term. Peter Gammons speculated on some of the options in his latest post:
There seem to be several ways the Sox could go at shortstop, although it is clear they want Jed...
What does Vizquel have left in the tank...
16 days ago by
Mets Fever
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Omar Vizquel is a 42 y/o short stop, in baseball years that is ancient but the infield sage doesn't plan on retiring. The question really becomes what does the 11 gold glove winner and three time All-Star have left to offer. Last season for the Rangers he appeared in 195 plate...
G161: Rangers drop close game, 2-1 to Seattle
October 04, 2009 by
Ranger Fans
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First off, I actually watched this game. Figured with just a couple left, I should watch at least one. The Rangers didn't actually pitch too bad here. The offense couldn't come through - which was the big story of 2009. We could pitch, but didn't always hit.
Tommy Hunter...
Rounding up the Rudy Jaramillo Reactions
October 14, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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The news that Rudy Jaramillo is not coming back next season (all other coaches will return) is, of course, pretty big, and there's a lot of buzz out there about it...
Evan Grant offers some thoughts on the matter, and also some quotes from Ian Kinsler, who isn't happy...
Now That You Mention It, Something About Sammy Sosa’s Face Is A Little Off
21 days ago by
Tirico Suave
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But I just can’t quite put my finger on It.
Original mess can be found right here.
Ebony and Ivory
21 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Sammy Sosa appears to be lightening his skin:
His skin is undeniably lighter than at any time since he broke into the majors in 1989. Is it an illness, or a condition such as Vitiligo, in which depigmentation occurs? Is Sammy just bleaching his skin for fashion’s sake? (Heh,...
What’s Eating Sammy Sosa’s Face?
21 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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This photo from SI.com is beginning to make it's rounds on the internet. And just by taking one look at it, you can see why.
Despite his face being "lighter" than we're used to, he seems to be taking it better than I'm sure you are. Having that on your...
White Sox, OF/DH Andruw Jones agree on 1-year deal
3 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Outfielder-DH coming off two poor seasons
For the second time in a week, the White Sox signed an aging player they have sought for years, although the question is whether outfielder Andruw Jones can be as valuable as infielder Omar Vizquel, or whether either might be the...
Ranger quickie notes: Elvis Andrus named to All-Rookie Team, Rupe to White Sox and more
3 days ago by
dallasnews.com
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Before we sign off for Thanksgiving - we'll be blogging from the Cowboys game - just a couple of quick notes and random thoughts to tide you over until the dawning of Black Friday:
• Small consolation for Elvis Andrus, but he was named to the 2009 Topps All-Rookie team....
Texas Pitchers' Rate Lines and Hitter Counterparts
20 days ago by
The Ranger Rundown
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Once again, I've turned every Texas pitcher’s performance into a comparable batter. Below are the opposing batting lines and percentages of homers, walks and strikeouts for every Ranger pitcher who pitched at least 10 innings. The three hitters who most closely match that...
Dodgers starter Padilla hurt in shooting mishap
24 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla was treated for a minor self-inflicted gunshot wound in his right leg at a hospital in his native Nicaragua on Tuesday, his agent Adam Katz said, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Josh Hamilton: From Prodigal Son to Exploding Sun
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
The Rays may not have won the AL Pennant last year if Hamilton stuck to baseball like this way back when.
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Since the dawn...
Hot Stove at BP
19 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Hot Stove at BP
"Though Cruz hit 33 homers and was selected to the All-Star Game this past season, the Rangers are looking to sell high because they feel he had a career year."
I still feel like this is an awful idea unless they get a great offer.
"Catching...
Happy birthday, J.D. Smart
16 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Happy birthday to J.D. Smart, who turns 37 today.
Smart is an Austin native and former UT pitcher who was drafted by the Expos in the 4th round of the 1995 draft. He saw some time in the pen for the Expos in 1999, but without much success, and after becoming a minor league...
Texas Rangers officials meet with potential owner
Officials of the Texas Rangers have met with a potential new owner.
Sosa: Cosmetic cream caused lighter skin color
18 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Sammy Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone.
D12: Andrus, Coghlan jockey atop crowded Rookie of Year fields
12 days ago by
Big League Stew
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Welcome to Dave's Dozen (because Kaduk's not here, man), a streamlined selection of 12 morning-fresh links and items to start your baseball day. It welcomes your e-mail submissions or tips via Twitter. 1. MLB names its Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL at 2 p.m. EST. Nobody...
Texas Rangers narrow search for hitting coach
The Texas Rangers have narrowed their search to four candidates for their hitting coach job.
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