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| Rangers Link Dump: 7/19 Edition |
| 2008-07-19 02:02:22 |
Ladies and gentlemen, the first two-word game recap in the history of Baseball Time in Arlington:
That sucked.
Dallas Morning News: A first time for nothing: Texas Rangers shut out by Twins
With less than two weeks remaining to decide if they are in or out of the playoff race before the trade deadline, the Rangers began the [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/18 Vs. MIN |
| 2008-07-18 18:47:11 |
Friday, July 18th Game Preview
Texas Rangers (50-46) vs. Minnesota Twins (53-42)
Kevin Millwood (6-5, 5.11 ERA) vs. Glen Perkins (6-2, 4.14 ERA)
7:10 PM CST in Minneapolis, Minnesota (The Metrodome)
TV: KDFI | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 180
Rangers
Twins
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
2B
Ian Kinsler
CF
Carlos Gomez
SS
Michael Young
2B
Alexi Casilla
RF
Josh Hamilton
C
Joe Mauer
DH
Milton Bradley
1B
Justin Morneau
CF
Marlon Byrd
DH
Jason Kubel
3B
Hank Blalock
LF
Delmon Young
LF
Brandon Boggs
3B
Brian Buscher
1B
Chris Davis
SS
Brendan Harris
C
Taylor Teagarden
RF
Denard Span
Notes: [...]...
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Make Flurry Of Roster Moves |
| 2008-07-18 18:09:54 |
The unstoppable youth movement continues.
Multiple local media sources, including Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, are reporting that the Texas Rangers have activated third baseman Hank Blalock from the 15-day disabled list, purchased the contract of catcher Taylor Teagarden from Triple-A Oklahoma, optioned right-hander Kameron Loe to Oklahoma, and designated right-hander Joselo Diaz for [...]...
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| Useless Rangers Stats Of The Week |
| 2008-07-18 00:04:55 |
Because everybody’s sick of talking about Hank Blalock:
● Should Milton Bradley maintain his current .316/.440/.610 batting line, his 2008 OPS of 1.0494 would rank as the 185th-best of all-time. Rafael Palmeiro compiled a frighteningly similar .324/.420/.630 batting line in 1999, which ranks as the 183rd-best single-season OPS of all-time.
● Ian Kinsler is currently on pace [...]...
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| NEWSFLASH: Hank Blalock Moving Back To Third Base |
| 2008-07-17 16:39:52 |
You knew something strange was transpiring when Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning news openly suggested that Hank Blalock’s unusual playing time distribution during his minor league rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco was a sign that “something [didn’t] add up.”
We now know what that something is. And though it’s a tremendous shocker in many respects, [...]...
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| Statistically Assessing The Texas Rangers’ First-Half MVP |
| 2008-07-17 04:16:57 |
The All-Star break generally offer the Major League player a brief period of rest and tranquility from the inherent physical and mental rigors created by the oft-chaotic first half of the baseball season, allowing him to quietly reflect and meditate over his performance (or lack thereof) to date while simultaneously calculate how he can be [...]...
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| The Texas Rangers All-Star Game Statue On Parade |
| 2008-07-16 20:35:31 |
While perusing MLB.com in an apparently futile attempt to find something worth expending my recently acquired $50 MLB.com gift card on (I’m currently leaning towards this), I stumbled across MLB.com’s auction page.
Their most highly touted items? The “Statues on Parade,” a series of 42 Major League Baseball-decorated Statue of Liberty replicas that were scattered throughout [...]...
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| NEWSFLASH: Taylor Teagarden Headed To ‘08 Olympics |
| 2008-07-16 14:18:43 |
Taylor Teagarden is Beijing-bound.
USA Baseball named 23 of the 24 players they will be carrying to the 2008 Olympic Games on Wednesday, a prospect-loaded roster that consists of such highly regarded young talents as Oakland hurlers Brett Anderson and Trevor Cahill, Cleveland first baseman Matt LaPorta (the centerpiece of last week’s CC Sabathia-to-Milwaukee deal), Cincinnati [...]...
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| Texas All-Star Quartet Aids AL Victory In 79th MLB All-Star Game |
| 2008-07-16 04:22:00 |
Michael Young arguably won it once with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning, slashing a trademark thousand-hopper back through the box that sent Tampa Bay’s Dioner Navarro hurtling plateward from his post at second base.
The remaining Yankee Stadium contingent easily doubled or tripled the decibel count in a matter of seconds, desperately [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: The 2008 MLB All-Star Game |
| 2008-07-15 19:01:28 |
Tuesday, July 15th Game Preview
National League All-Stars vs. American League All-Stars
Ben Sheets (7-6, 4.21 ERA) vs. Cliff Lee (12-2, 2.31 ERA)
7:00 PM CST in New York, New York (Yankee Stadium)
TV: KDFW | Radio: KESN 103.3 FM, XM 176
National League
American League
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
SS
Hanley Ramirez
RF
Ichiro Suzuki
2B
Chase Utley
SS
Derek Jeter
1B
Lance Berkman
CF
Josh Hamilton
DH
Albert Pujols
3B
Alex Rodriguez
3B
Chipper Jones
LF
Manny Ramirez
RF
Matt Holliday
DH
Milton Bradley
LF
Ryan Braun
1B
Kevin Youkilis [...]...
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| Victorious Rangers Gear Up For All-Star Festivities |
| 2008-07-14 05:42:01 |
The sun-baked bleachers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington had not even completely emptied before five Texas Rangers - four players and their undoubtedly excited head trainer, Jamie Reed - began to make their final preparations for the roughly 1,400-mile flight from the Metroplex to bustling New York City.
Three of those players - Ian Kinsler, Michael [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/13 Vs. CHW |
| 2008-07-13 14:11:48 |
Sunday, July 13th Game Preview
Chicago White Sox (54-39) vs. Texas Rangers (49-46)
Jose Contreras (7-6, 4.21 ERA) vs. Matt Harrison (1-0, 2.57 ERA)
2:05 PM CST in Arlington, Texas (Rangers Ballpark in Arlington)
TV: KDFW | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
White Sox
Rangers
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
SS
Orlando Cabrera
2B
Ian Kinsler
2B
Alexei Ramirez
SS
Michael Young
LF
Carlos Quentin
RF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Jermaine Dye
DH
Milton Bradley
DH
Jim Thome
LF
David Murphy
1B
Paul Konerko
CF
Marlon Byrd
CF
Nick Swisher
1B
Chris Davis [...]...
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| Sunday Afternooon Rangers Notes |
| 2008-07-13 06:02:59 |
[Note: This article was originally published at 6:00 a.m. this morning, but for some unknown reason WordPress failed to cooperate. My deepest apologies for the delay.]
Win or lose, the 2008 Texas Rangers perpetually amaze me with their dogged refusal to ever die in any given ballgame - regardless of how dire the straits might [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/12 Vs. CHI |
| 2008-07-12 17:34:44 |
Saturday, July 12th Game Preview
Chicago White Sox (53-39) vs. Texas Rangers (49-45)
John Danks (6-4, 2.52 ERA) vs. Kevin Millwood (6-4, 4.93 ERA)
6:05 PM CST in Arlington, Texas (Rangers Ballpark in Arlington)
TV: FSN-HD | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
White Sox
Rangers
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
SS
Orlando Cabrera
2B
Ian Kinsler
C
A.J. Pierzynski
SS
Michael Young
LF
Carlos Quentin
RF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Jermaine Dye
DH
Milton Bradley
DH
Jim Thome
CF
Marlon Byrd
1B
Paul Konerko
LF
Brandon Boggs
CF
Nick [...]...
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| Give It A Name |
| 2008-07-12 10:04:54 |
Have you ever heard this? “Michael Main is going to be a top of the rotation pitcher. No question.” Martin Perez? “Of course. Top of the rotation.” Neftali Feliz? “Ace.” Blake Beavan? “Well, he isn’t throwing 95 mph and striking guys out like he did in high [...]...
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| Rangers Overpower White Sox, 7-2 |
| 2008-07-12 02:45:40 |
What an incredibly gratifying baseball day.
It was but a matter of hours after Baseball America issued its updated Top 25 prospect rankings - which pegged Double-A Frisco right-hander Neftali Feliz as the 12th-best prospect in all of baseball, representing a truly unprecedented rise when you consider that he was ranked 93rd just five months ago [...]...
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| Play Of The Year Material: The Brandon Boggs Laser |
| 2008-07-12 01:59:33 |
From Friday evening’s series opener between the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox:
A strong defensive outfield, as we all know, can effectively lop runs off the scoreboard and create all sorts of frustration for an opposing offense.
And though I’m not yet ready to declare this outfield the most potent range-wise in franchise history (although there [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/11 Vs. CHW |
| 2008-07-11 19:03:37 |
Friday, July 11th Game Preview
Chicago White Sox (53-38) vs. Texas Rangers (48-45)
Gavin Floyd (10-4, 3.22 ERA) vs. Luis Mendoza (1-3, 7.54 ERA)
7:05 PM CST in Arlington, Texas (Rangers Ballpark in Arlington)
TV: FSN-HD | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
White Sox
Rangers
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
SS
Orlando Cabrerra
2B
Ian Kinsler
C
A.J. Pierzynski
3B
Ramon Vazquez
LF
Carlos Quentin
SS
Michael Young
RF
Jermaine Dye
DH
Josh Hamilton
DH
Jim Thome
RF
David Murphy
1B
Paul Konerko
LF
Brandon Boggs
CF
Nick [...]...
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| NEWSFLASH: Loe Recalled, Diaz Purchased; Feldman, Littleton Optioned |
| 2008-07-11 18:17:31 |
Per Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
The Rangers have recalled Kameron Loe from [Triple-A] Oklahoma and purchased the contract of reliever Joselo Diaz from [Double-A] Frisco to give them fresh arms for the series against the Chicago White Sox.
Texas options Wes Littleton to Oklahoma and Scott Feldman to Frisco. Feldman will be eligible [...]...
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| Angels Outlast Rangers In Heartbreaking 11-Inning Defeat |
| 2008-07-11 02:23:09 |
Horrendous start? Check.
Unbelievable comeback? Check.
Blackout-inducing kick to the groin? Check.
As much as we may long to vilify sinkerballer Jamey Wright (who ultimately surrendered the deadlock-breaking run in the top of the 11th inning, and eventually sustained his fourth loss of the season) or bench coach Art Howe (who is allegedly responsible for the controversial bunt [...]...
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| Harrison Dominates Major League Debut As Rangers Top Angels, 3-2 |
| 2008-07-09 05:38:43 |
It was nearly 20 years ago that a wide-eyed 24-year-old southpaw by the name of Kenny Rogers made his Major League debut in a Texas Rangers uniform after seven full seasons of toiling at such exotic minor league destinations as Low-A Burlington, High-A Charlotte, and Double-A Tulsa.
Matt Harrison spent neither as many years on this [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/8 Vs. LAA |
| 2008-07-08 19:16:08 |
Tuesday, July 8th Game Preview
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (54-35) vs. Texas Rangers (46-44)
Joe Saunders (12-4, 3.04 ERA) vs. Matt Harrison (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
7:05 PM CST in Arlington, Texas (Rangers Ballpark in Arlington)
TV: KDFI-HD | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
Angels
Rangers
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
3B
Chone Figgins
2B
Ian Kinsler
RF
Gary Matthews Jr.
SS
Michael Young
SS
Erick Aybar
RF
Josh Hamilton
DH
Vladimir Guerrero
DH
Milton Bradley
CF
Torii Hunter
CF
Marlon Byrd
2B
Howie Kendrick
LF
Brandon Boggs
LF
Garret [...]...
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| NEWSFLASH: Hurley To 15-Day DL; Harrison Purchased; Ballard To Start Wednesday |
| 2008-07-08 17:07:10 |
The great thing about Dustin Nippert chewing up seven innings of relief against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Monday evening was that it prevented an already depleted Texas Rangers bullpen from having to contribute significant innings less than 24 hours before the Major League debut of left-hander Matt Harrison.
Thanks to the physical incapacitation [...]...
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| Play Of The Year Material: The Max Ramirez Double Play |
| 2008-07-08 15:49:59 |
From Monday evening’s series opener between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:
Dirty play on the part of Angels catcher Jeff Mathis, who appeared to raise his arms as he barreled full steam towards the Rangers’ rookie backstop? Or a clean attempt to jar the ball loose from Max Ramirez’s glove? You [...]...
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| Trounced: Rangers’ Mendoza Shelled By Angels In 9-6 Defeat |
| 2008-07-08 05:33:47 |
As a baseball writer, the greatest problem presented by an extended sabbatical is generally not inaccessibility to relevant information. Between the online video repositories offered by the likes of MLB.com, ESPN.com and other sports websites, and the steadily flowing internet news pipeline, it has never been easier staying plugged into the Texas Rangers without instant [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/7 Vs. LAA |
| 2008-07-07 19:05:03 |
Monday, July 7th Game Preview
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (53-35) vs. Texas Rangers (46-43)
Ervin Santana (9-3, 3.28 ERA) vs. Luis Mendoza (1-2, 4.64 ERA)
7:05 PM CST in Arlington, Texas (Rangers Ballpark in Arlington)
TV: FSN-HD | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
Angels
Rangers
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
3B
Chone Figgins
2B
Ian Kinsler
1B
Casey Kotchman
SS
Michael Young
SS
Maicer Izturis
RF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Vladimir Guerrero
DH
Milton Bradley
CF
Torii Hunter
LF
David Murphy
DH
Garret Anderson
CF
Marlon Byrd
LF
Gary Matthews [...]...
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| A Closer Look at Junior Mayberry |
| 2008-07-06 16:44:06 |
On the statistical surface, it appears that John Mayberry Jr. has finally turned the corner as a legit Major League prospect. After nearly 1,500 career minor league at-bats, Mayberry’s performance finally caught up to the potential after a promotion to Triple-A Oklahoma, where he has put up a batting line of .295/.353/.538 in 234 AB.
That [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/6 Vs. BAL |
| 2008-07-06 14:59:14 |
Sunday, July 6th Game Preview
Texas Rangers (45-43) vs. Baltimore Orioles (44-42)
Kevin Millwood (5-4, 4.90 ERA) vs. Radhames Liz (3-0, 5.46 ERA)
12:35 PM CST in Baltimore, Maryland (Oriole Park)
TV: KDFI | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
Rangers
Orioles
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
2B
Ian Kinsler
2B
Brian Roberts
SS
Ramon Vazquez
RF
Nick Markakis
CF
Josh Hamilton
3B
Aubrey Huff
DH
Milton Bradley
C
Ramon Hernandez
RF
David Murphy
DH
Luke Scott
LF
Brandon Boggs
1B
Kevin Millar
1B
Chris Davis
LF
Jay Payton
C
Max Ramirez
CF
Adam Jones
3B
German Duran
SS
Freddie Bynum...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/5 Vs. BAL |
| 2008-07-05 17:53:30 |
Saturday, July 5th Game Preview
Texas Rangers (44-43) vs. Baltimore Orioles (44-41)
Scott Feldman (2-3, 4.38 ERA) vs. Brian Burres (6-5, 5.09 ERA)
6:05 PM CST in Baltimore, Maryland (Oriole Park)
TV: FSN SW | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 179
Rangers
Orioles
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
2B
Ian Kinsler
2B
Brian Roberts
SS
Michael Young
LF
Jay Payton
RF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Nick Markakis
DH
Milton Bradley
DH
Aubrey Huff
CF
Marlon Byrd
1B
Kevin Millar
LF
Brandon Boggs
3B
Melvin Mora
1B
Chris Davis
CF
Adam Jones
C
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
C
Guillermo Quiroz
3B
German Duran
SS
Brandon [...]...
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| Rangers Link Dump: 7/5 Edition |
| 2008-07-05 03:42:22 |
Friday was the first true day off I’ve had from the Texas Rangers in weeks, if not months. I’m not going to lie, either: it was simultaneously enjoyable and liberating.
The relentless self-induced pressure to produce relevant, high-quality material on this organization is a tremendous burden to carry, particularly when coupled with the inherent stresses created [...]...
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| Deconstructing Ian Kinsler’s Defense (Or Lack Thereof) |
| 2008-07-04 03:46:07 |
There is no doubting that Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (.323/.381/.533 in 353 AB, 143 OPS+, .313 EqA) has been one of the American League’s most dynamic offensive performers thus far in 2008.
But one of the many long-standing tenets of professional baseball is that superior defense up the middle (at catcher, second base, shortstop [...]...
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| Yankees Pummel Stunned Rangers Staff, Win Series Finale 18-7 |
| 2008-07-03 02:40:56 |
Four miscellaneous thoughts as the Matschulat household feverishly prepares for a 4½-hour Thursday afternoon road trip down I-35 to the land of the Round Rock Express:
● Yes, manager Ron Washington was in a really tough spot with Frankie Francisco, Josh Rupe and Eddie Guardado all unavailable due to either lingering physical maladies or excessive pitch [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/2 Vs. NYY |
| 2008-07-02 19:10:24 |
Wednesday, July 2nd Game Preview
Texas Rangers (44-41) vs. New York Yankees (44-40)
Luis Mendoza (1-2, 5.40 ERA) vs. Sidney Ponson (5-1, 3.50 ERA)
6:05 PM CST in New York, New York (Yankee Stadium)
TV: FSN SW | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 176
Rangers
Yankees
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
2B
Ian Kinsler
LF
Johnny Damon
SS
Michael Young
SS
Derek Jeter
CF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Bobby Abreu
RF
Milton Bradley
3B
Alex Rodriguez
DH
Frank Catalanotto
DH
Jason Giambi
1B
Chris Davis
C
Jorge Posada
C
Max Ramirez
2B
Robinson [...]...
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| Searching For Arms In Little Venice |
| 2008-07-02 10:33:54 |
Of the 224 Venezuelan players to ever play at the Major League level, care to guess how many were signed, developed and promoted to the show by your Texas Rangers? Two.
Both players signed as international free agents in the summer of 1986 along with a skinny Puerto Rican kid by the name of Juan [...]...
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| Take Two: Kinsler, Rangers Race To 3-2 Victory Over Yankees |
| 2008-07-02 01:59:42 |
Question: Given your choice of any current Texas Rangers hitter, who would you right now most prefer to see at the plate against future Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of a knotted contest at the venerable, yet ostensibly hostile Yankee Stadium?
Take your time, but bear this helpful hint in mind: [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 7/1 Vs. NYY |
| 2008-07-01 17:22:17 |
Tuesday, July 1st Game Preview
Texas Rangers (43-41) vs. New York Yankees (44-39)
Kevin Millwood (5-4, 5.08 ERA) vs. Joba Chamberlain (2-2, 2.03 ERA)
6:05 PM CST in New York, New York (Yankee Stadium)
TV: KDFI | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 176
Rangers
Yankees
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
2B
Ian Kinsler
DH
Johnny Damon
SS
Michael Young
LF
Brett Gardner
RF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Bobby Abreu
DH
Milton Bradley
3B
Alex Rodriguez
LF
David Murphy
1B
Jason Giambi
CF
Marlon Byrd
C
Jorge Posada
1B
Chris Davis
2B
Robinson [...]...
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| Yankee Daze: Rangers Outduel Bronx Bombers, 2-1 |
| 2008-07-01 02:01:06 |
“Got him, got him, got him!”
Say what you will about Josh Lewin’s occasional detours down the path of annoyance in the Texas Rangers’ television booth, but the man knows how to call a great finish. Wow.
Two games over .500 for the first time since September 22nd, 2006, and the first time since the beginning of [...]...
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| Michel Inoa, Latin America, And The Texas Rangers |
| 2008-06-30 22:47:04 |
A sizable furor has been raised over the last several days in light of the Texas Rangers’ widely reported pursuit of top Dominican pitching prospect Michel Inoa, which was evidently halted when agent Adam Katz informed Inoa’s many courters that the 16-year-old phenom had agreed to terms on a $4.25 million signing bonus with the [...]...
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| Rangers Gameday: 6/30 Vs. NYY |
| 2008-06-30 18:28:38 |
Monday, June 30th Game Preview
Texas Rangers (42-41) vs. New York Yankees (44-38)
Scott Feldman (1-3, 4.60 ERA) vs. Mike Mussina (10-5, 3.93 ERA)
6:05 PM CST in New York, New York (Yankee Stadium)
TV: FSN SW | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 176
Rangers
Yankees
Pos.
Player
Pos.
Player
2B
Ian Kinsler
LF
Brett Gardner
SS
Michael Young
SS
Derek Jeter
RF
Josh Hamilton
RF
Bobby Abreu
DH
Milton Bradley
3B
Alex Rodriguez
LF
David Murphy
1B
Jason Giambi
CF
Marlon Byrd
DH
Jorge Posada
1B
Chris Davis [...]...
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| Texas Youngsters Prevail Over Phillies In 5-1 Series Finale |
| 2008-06-30 04:05:10 |
Just over 72 hours ago, I found myself quite amenable to the idea of reinserting Hank Blalock at first base upon his healthy return to the active roster.
But Chris Davis has a funny way of making you regret the fact that you ever remotely entertained such a thought. Call it the Chris Davis Effect, if [...]...
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