| NEWSFLASH: Texas Rangers Trade Eddie Guardado To Twins | | 2008-08-25 20:00:23 | | Everyday Eddie is going home.
Multiple local media sources, including Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, are reporting that the Texas Rangers have traded veteran left-hander Eddie Guardado to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league right-hander Mark Hamburger.
A surprising, if not entirely blindsiding development. The 37-year-old southpaw had compiled a fine 3.65 ERA [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Justin Smoak | | 2008-08-15 22:57:52 | | A signing that absolutely had to happen for the Texas Rangers’ 2008 draft haul to be considered an unmitigated success has happened - and with just minutes to spare.
Numerous sources, including MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan and Baseball America’s Jim Callis, are reporting that the Texas Rangers have successfully inked University of South Carolina first baseman Justin [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Robbie Ross | | 2008-08-15 18:48:12 | | What many began to regard as a foregone conclusion in recent days has finally come to fruition.
Multiple local media sources, including Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News, are reporting that the Texas Rangers have signed second-round pick Robbie Ross with just hours to go until tonight’s 11:00 p.m. CST signing deadline.
Ross, a 19-year-old southpaw [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Derek Holland Promoted To Double-A Frisco | | 2008-08-11 12:57:37 | | The unbelievable, unprecedented and flat-out meteoric ascension of Derek Holland continues.
Jason Cole of Scout.com reports that the 21-year-old southpaw, in just his second full minor league season after being drafted out of Wallace State Community College with the 748th-overall pick in the 2006 MLB First-Year Player Draft, has been promoted from High-A Bakersfield to Double-A [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| Newsflash Made Simple | | 2008-08-10 09:55:56 | | Ever been hit with a moment of clarity and wanted nothing more than to share it with somebody? I know I’ve wanted to share with you guys at times when no computer was in reach.
Those days are now officially over. How is this possible you ask? With the creation of Wordpress for iPhone I can [...]... | | By: Alex Shalman . com - Practical Personal Developmen | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Murphy To 15-Day DL; Ellison Purchased | | 2008-08-07 16:27:21 | | Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that outfielder David Murphy has officially been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee sprain, while the contract of Triple-A Oklahoma outfielder Jason Ellison has been purchased.
Southpaw A.J. Murray (left rotator cuff strain) has been moved to the 60-day disabled list, leaving one spot [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: C.J. Wilson Headed To 15-Day Disabled List | | 2008-08-05 23:09:12 | | The Texas Rangers, victors of three consecutive games and present holders of a season-best 60-54 record, ostensibly still consider themselves playoff contenders.
They’re now playoff contenders with a new closer.
Multiple local media sources, including Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reported shortly after the conclusion of a nail-biting 8-6 win over the New York Yankees [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Texas Rangers Fire Mark Connor, Dom Chiti | | 2008-08-01 23:12:06 | | At some point during the early hours of Thursday morning, I hammered out the following passage with regard to Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington and his oft-questioned coaching staff, consisting of a particularly contentious duo in pitching coach Mark Connor and bullpen coach Dom Chiti:
[…] If this pitching staff continues to accrue injuries and earned [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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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 [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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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, [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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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 [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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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 [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Chris Davis Promoted To Texas | | 2008-06-26 00:59:45 | | It was less than 36 hours ago that the estimable Jason Parks and I unveiled the inaugural edition of our BTiA Top 25 Mid-Season Prospect Rankings, which found Longview, Texas native Chris Davis reigning as the second-best prospect in the Texas Rangers organization.
Now, a moment that has been nearly 25 months in the making is [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Blalock Out Until All-Star Break? | | 2008-06-25 17:39:45 | | This latest tidbit of unfortunate news isn’t likely to quiet the fanbase’s incessant clamoring for the Major League debut of Triple-A Oklahoma’s Chris Davis.
Multiple local media sources, including Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, are reporting that the surgically repaired right hand/wrist of Texas Rangers first baseman Hank Blalock remains “significantly swollen,” a condition [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Hurley To Make Major League Debut Thursday | | 2008-06-09 16:45:47 | | The arrival of the Eric Hurley era is at hand.
Multiple local media sources, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, are reporting that the Triple-A Oklahoma right-hander flew with the Texas Rangers to Kansas City, and will make his Major League debut on Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.
The organization will refrain from formally purchasing his contract and [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Jason Botts Sold To Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters? | | 2008-06-04 21:58:20 | | The nine-year odyssey has apparently come to an end.
MLBTradeRumors.com, quoting Japanese entertainment news website Sanspo.com, reports that the contract of Triple-A Oklahoma first baseman/outfielder Jason Botts has been sold to the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan’s Pacific League.
The transaction has been independently confirmed by Jeff Brown of the Newberg Report forums, meaning that while no [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Jason Jennings Out For The Year | | 2008-05-31 18:27:35 | | When Projections Fail, Vol. 1:
Jason Jennings 2008 Projections And Statistics
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W-L
IP
ERA
WHIP
K/BB
HR/9
Bill James
7-10
150
5.04
1.55
1.47
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CHONE
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4.64
1.51
1.54
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5.13
1.53
1.56
1.16
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7-8
140
4.56
1.45
1.71
1.03
Actual
0-5
27.1
8.56
1.94
0.67
2.63
The honeymoon’s over.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, right-hander Jason Jennings underwent season-ending surgery on Friday to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right forearm, presumably closing the book on a short (but fantastically dismal) homecoming tour [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Blalock Undergoes Surgery; Gabbard Optioned; Tejeda Recalled | | 2008-05-30 18:36:10 | | Isn’t it great when significant news breaks without access to a computer?
Multiple local media sources, including Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, are reporting that first baseman Hank Blalock underwent last-resort surgery on Friday morning to alleviate the ongoing pain and irritation in his right wrist from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
The procedure was performed by [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: German DFAed, Loe Recalled | | 2008-05-21 19:03:41 | | Less than 24 hours after tossing 3.2 innings of scoreless relief against the Minnesota Twins, Franklyn German is out of a Major League job.
The Texas Rangers axed German from their active roster on Wednesday afternoon, granting the organization a 10-day window to either trade, release or outright the 28-year-old Dominican right-hander to the minor leagues.
Having [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Millwood To 15-Day DL; Mathis Purchased; Fukumori Clears Waivers | | 2008-05-11 13:25:35 | | Where are you going, where have you been?
The Texas Rangers bullpen, thoroughly beset by exhaustion after being forced to record 25 outs in Saturday evening’s narrow 6-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics, received a much-needed insurance policy on Sunday.
His name? Doug Mathis.
The 24-year-old sinkerballer’s contract was purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma before the Mother’s Day series [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Jason Botts Clears Waivers | | 2008-05-07 15:16:22 | | May 7th, 2008: Jason Botts cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma.
This is probably not the outcome that Jason, his family or the Texas Rangers were hoping for.
But what’s done is done, and the ever-polarizing Mr. Botts perseveres.
Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on Wednesday morning that the 27-year-old outfielder/first baseman had [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Jennings Headed To 15-Day DL | | 2008-04-30 18:50:51 | | Surprised? You probably shouldn’t be.
Multiple local media sources, including Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, are reporting that the Texas Rangers will place struggling right-hander Jason Jennings on the 15-day disabled list with what is officially being termed by the organization as “muscle soreness in the right forearm.”
Initially diagnosed last night as an “irritated [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Shelton Purchased; Botts DFAed | | 2008-04-29 15:03:06 | | Ch-ch-changes are a-comin’. And fast.
In a move that could potentially signal a significant cutback in the future playing time of struggling first baseman Ben Broussard, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Texas Rangers have designated enigmatic first baseman/left fielder Jason Botts for assignment, and have purchased the contract of first baseman [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Blalock Out 3-4 Weeks With Hamstring Tear | | 2008-04-28 16:58:29 | | This is not the news that the Texas Rangers were hoping to hear.
Multiple local media sources, including Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, are reporting that a Monday morning MRI performed on third baseman Hank Blalock’s ailing left hamstring revealed a “small tear,” which is expected to sideline the two-time All-Star for at least [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Saltalamacchia Recalled; Melhuse To 15-Day DL? | | 2008-04-25 12:26:09 | | The Texas Rangers’ catching conundrum may have just become a whole lot more interesting.
Matt Patterson of the Daily Oklahoman reports that the club has recalled promising young backstop Jarrod Saltalamacchia from Triple-A Oklahoma due to the uncertain status of veteran backup catcher Adam Melhuse, whom sustained a bruised right hand during Thursday afternoon’s series finale [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Feldman Recalled; Gabbard To 15-Day DL | | 2008-04-23 16:44:15 | | So much for Kason Gabbard’s premature exit from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox being merely a “precautionary” measure.
Multiple local media sources, including Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, are reporting that the Texas Rangers will place the 26-year-old southpaw on the 15-day disabled list tomorrow with what is being termed simply as [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Duran Purchased; Byrd To 15-Day DL | | 2008-04-17 15:56:02 | | The German Duran era begins now.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of the highly touted middle infield prospect from Triple-A Oklahoma, and have placed outfielder Marlon Byrd on the 15-day disabled list with a sore left knee.
Duran, 23, will make his big league debut tonight [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Littleton Recalled; Feldman Optioned | | 2008-04-14 16:33:39 | | The revolving door to the Texas Rangers bullpen keeps on spinning.
Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that right-hander Wes Littleton has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma, with yesterday’s spot starter Scott Feldman presumably heading back to Double-A Frisco to further work on his transition to full-time starting pitcher.
Littleton, 25, has surrendered a pair [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Tejeda Clears Waivers | | 2008-04-09 19:27:03 | | Turns out Nelson Cruz wasn’t the only player to survive the Great Opening Day Roster Purge intact as Rangers property.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Texas has successfully pushed talented but frustrating fireballer Robinson Tejeda through waivers and subsequently outrighted him to the minors; the 26-year-old right-hander will head to Triple-A Oklahoma, [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Tonight’s Rangers Game A Washout? | | 2008-04-09 17:20:47 | | If the Texas Rangers are to rebound from Tuesday afternoon’s disappointing loss at the hands of the scorching hot Baltimore Orioles with a much-needed victory tonight, they’ll have to do it under the threat of major weather.
Much of north Texas has been placed under Tornado Watch #179, which encompasses the entire Dallas/Fort Worth metro area [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Texas Sets Final 25-Man Roster; McCarthy To 60-Day DL | | 2008-03-30 17:36:20 | | With Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and company up against a hard 2:00 PM CST Sunday deadline to formally set their Opening Day 40-man and 25-man rosters, a collection of final procedural transactions have been consummated - several of which were already foregone conclusions, but one, in particular, which was something less than widely anticipated.
Evan [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Acquire Nippert For Minor Leaguer Marte | | 2008-03-28 20:46:55 | | So, remember that apparent competition between right-handers Wes Littleton and Robinson Tejeda for that final coveted spot in the Rangers’ Opening Day bullpen?
Forget it.
Courtesy of the Associated Press:
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded reliever Dustin Nippert to the Texas Rangers for minor leaguer pitcher Jose Marte on Friday.
The 26-year-old Nippert was 1-1 with a 5.56 ERA for [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Melhuse To Rangers, Saltalamacchia To AAA | | 2008-03-26 11:33:24 | | The inevitable has become reality.
MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan is reporting that catcher Adam Melhuse has been informed by the Texas Rangers that he will be the backup to Opening Day catcher Gerald Laird.
Barring a dramatic eleventh hour twist of some type (such as a trade), Jarrod Saltalamacchia will be optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma to open the [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Appoint Wilson As Closer | | 2008-03-25 23:23:53 | | Two BTiA newsflashes in one evening? This must be some sort of record.
Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Texas Rangers have officially named left-hander C.J. Wilson as their closer, and have informed right-handers Franklyn German and Jamey Wright that they have made the club as relievers.
Additionally, fellow right-handers Eric Hurley and [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Botts Makes The Cut For Texas | | 2008-03-25 19:03:31 | | One of the most debated and discussed players to come through the Texas Rangers organization in recent years will, for the time being, remain club property.
Conversely, one of the most talented, if not exactly results-oriented, outfielders to come through the organization in recent years looks to be headed out the door forever.
And as far as [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers To Sign John Patterson | | 2008-03-24 01:01:42 | | When the Washington Nationals made the startling decision to cut bait with former Opening Day starter John Patterson last Thursday afternoon, the slightest pang of curiosity softly resonated throughout my baseball-laden skull, along with a lingering question: might the Texas Rangers, an organization well known for its propensity to eagerly accept reclamation projects, possess some [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Ponson; McCarthy Out 4-6 Weeks | | 2008-03-09 13:24:26 | | I’m beginning to think this is one of those days where I should have just laid in bed until mid-afternoon.
MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan is reporting that the Texas Rangers have inked veteran right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league spring training, as a sort of insurance policy to enhance [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Daniels, Ryan Through 2011 | | 2008-02-29 13:44:29 | | At long last, the i’s have been dotted, the t’s have been crossed, and the finalities have been - well, finalized.
The real work, however, has only just begun.
Texas Rangers team owner Tom Hicks finalized a four-year contract with new team president Nolan Ryan on Friday morning; mere moments later, Hicks and Ryan placed the finishing [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: McCarthy Scratched From First Exhibition Start | | 2008-02-26 11:42:33 | | I’m beginning to wonder if there’s something in the water in Surprise.
Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting that right-hander Brandon McCarthy, who had previously been scheduled to start Wednesday’s exhibition opener against the Kansas City Royals, has been scratched due to soreness in his pitching elbow.
Southpaw A.J. Murray, one of seven Rangers [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Texas Inks Seven More Players | | 2008-02-25 16:23:09 | | Fresh from the official Texas Rangers team website, we have this press release (which, same as last time, I’ve slightly modified, as Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram has yet again generously supplied us with a complete list of the salary figures):
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has signed [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Kinsler, Rangers Close On Five-Year Extension? | | 2008-02-18 21:43:37 | | The good times keep on rolling in Surprise.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers are closing in on a long-term contract extension with second baseman Ian Kinsler that could be completed as soon as Tuesday.
The potential deal, which has been in the works ever since early November, would reportedly pay [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Texas Inks Fourteen Players | | 2008-02-15 17:24:16 | | Per the official Texas Rangers website, we have this Friday afternoon press release (which I’ve slightly modified, as Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram has generously published a complete list of the salary figures):
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has signed the following 14 players to contracts for the [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Mench Returns To Texas | | 2008-02-12 18:14:47 | | Looks like yesterday’s scathing editorial on Kevin Mench was more perfectly timed than even I could have possibly imagined.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers agreed to terms with the 30-year-old outfielder on a minor league deal on Tuesday afternoon, which apparently includes an invitation to big league spring training.
The [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Name Nolan Ryan As Team President | | 2008-02-06 11:11:57 | | The balance of baseball supremacy in the great state of Texas may have just irrevocably shifted in the favor of the Texas Rangers.
According to Jim Reeves of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have hired Nolan Ryan as their new team president, effective immediately.
The club has tentatively scheduled a 3:00 PM CST press conference to [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Jennings Added, Galarraga DFAed | | 2008-01-25 17:49:31 | | A little more than two years after the blockbuster trade that shipped Alfonso Soriano to the Washington Nationals in exchange for Brad Wilkerson, Armando Galarraga, and Terrmel Sledge, the final piece to come the Rangers’ way in that fateful deal may be on his way out for good.
According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the Texas [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Outright Shelton To AAA, Announce NRIs | | 2008-01-24 17:39:55 | | Well, I can’t say I saw this coming.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Texas Rangers first baseman Chris Shelton cleared waivers on Thursday afternoon, and has been outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma.
Shelton, 27, will come to spring training in Surprise, Arizona next month as a non-roster invitee, armed with what Grant describes as [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Laird | | 2008-01-18 11:47:04 | | With one swift blow, the Texas Rangers have deftly knocked out their final potential salary arbitration case.
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the organization has agreed to terms on a one year, $1.6 million contract with catcher Gerald Laird.
The deal likely comes as a pleasant surprise to both Laird and the Rangers, [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Ink Byrd, Jennings To One-Year Deals | | 2008-01-16 21:09:35 | | Queue a sudden flurry of not-so-witty “The Byrd Has Landed” headlines.
According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the Texas Rangers have re-signed outfielder Marlon Byrd to a one year, $1.8 million contract, and have completed an agreement with free-agent right-hander Jason Jennings on a similar one-year commitment.
Financial terms of the latter deal have not yet been [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Add Fukumori, DFA Shelton | | 2008-01-14 14:06:06 | | Less than two months after joining the Texas Rangers organization, first baseman Chris Shelton suddenly looks to be headed on his way back out.
According to an early Monday afternoon team press release, the Rangers have finally added Japanese right-hander Kazuo Fukumori to the 40-man roster. To make room for his addition, the club has chosen [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Guardado, Wright, Melhuse | | 2008-01-11 17:19:19 | | After more than two weeks of patient and diligent waiting, the Texas Rangers have finally come to terms with Eddie Guardado.
According to Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have inked the 37-year-old southpaw to a one year, $2 million contract, which includes incentive clauses that could escalate the value of the deal [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Place White On Waivers | | 2008-01-09 17:44:43 | | At long last, the Rangers have pulled the trigger on a roster move.
According to Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have placed left-hander Bill White on waivers for the purpose of granting him his unconditional release.
The transaction trims the club’s 40-man roster to just 39 players, and creates room for the [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Volquez, Herrera Dealt To Reds For Hamilton | | 2007-12-21 16:31:22 | | December 23rd, 2006: The Texas Rangers trade John Danks, Nick Masset and Jacob Rasner to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Brandon McCarthy and outfielder David Paisano.
Now almost one year to the day later, general manager Jon Daniels has pulled the trigger on another potentially career-defining move - a move that is certain [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Acquire Broussard; Otsuka Non-Tendered | | 2007-12-12 23:34:48 | | Less than 24 hours after learning that the Texas Rangers had lost the Kosuke Fukudome sweepstakes to the upstart Chicago Cubs, general manager Jon Daniels pulled the trigger on two separate roster moves as Wednesday evening’s 11 PM CST non-tender deadline drew near.
While one of those moves was hinted at by the organization for what [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Sign Milton Bradley | | 2007-12-09 11:37:26 | | After weeks of speculation and discussion, Jon Daniels and the Texas Rangers finally pulled the trigger on their first free agent splash of the off-season on Sunday.
And curiously enough, it’s a splash that nobody apparently saw coming.
Numerous media sources, including Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News and T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, are reporting that [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Guzman Dealt For Shelton | | 2007-12-05 17:32:48 | | 2:10 AM Update: OK, so those thoughts on Shelton aren’t forthcoming anymore tonight.
As far as the roster situation surrounding Thursday morning’s 9:00 AM CST Rule V draft is concerned, Jamey Newberg weighed in on Wednesday evening with some information that conflicts with what I published below:
Shelton had been designated for assignment by the Tigers several [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers Add Madrigal To 40-Man Roster | | 2007-11-18 11:51:31 | | According to an official press release issued at 10:30 AM, the Texas Rangers have announced the signing of free agent right-hander Warner Madrigal, and have added him to the club’s 40-man roster:
Madrigal, 23, has spent his first seven professional seasons in the Angels organization. He was an outfielder for the bulk of his first six [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Rangers 40-Man Roster Moves | | 2007-10-15 22:59:34 | | Per Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have reinstated four players from the 60-day disabled list: right-handers Willie Eyre, Akinori Otsuka, and Josh Rupe, as well as shortstop Joaquin Arias.
To make room on the 40-man roster for these latest additions, the Rangers have outrighted Eyre, right-hander Mike Wood, outfielder Kevin Mahar [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Barry Manilow Is A Candy Ass. . . . | | 2007-09-19 18:30:25 | | Barry Manilow has canceled his appearance on “The View” because the show refused to bow to his demands that its only conservative, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, not be on the show.Apparently Mr. Manilow finds Hasselbeck's opinions "dangerous." I'm sorry but what a spineless candy ass. He's afraid of Elizabeth Hasselbeck? Please. Was he supposed to talk politics on this show? NO. He was supposed to perform one of his candy ass songs to the same 50 people that go to all his shows.Regardless of your political orientation you must agree that this is pathetic. The attractive Hasselbeck can hardly be viewed as "dangerous" when sitting next to loony Whoopie Goldberg and the 3rd-rate Joy Behar (how is this woman famous?).I have to say I'm actually surprised by this. While liberals usually avoid debate with conservatives (because they have no facts) this wasn't even a debate, this was a performance he was supposed to do. I guess the show doesn't go on for Barry Manilow.Now liberals are always avoid... | | By: Copious Dissent - Your Daily Dose of Liberty | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Padilla Suspended Seven Games After Brawl | | 2007-09-19 00:57:39 | | According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, right-hander Vicente Padilla has been suspended for seven games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball after hitting Oakland’s Nick Swisher with a pitch during the first inning of Sunday’s game, instigating a brawl between the two clubs.
Padilla will appeal the decision, and is still scheduled to [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Mendoza Called Up; Otsuka To 60-Day DL? | | 2007-09-05 16:23:35 | | Per T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are planning to call up right-hander Luis Mendoza from Double-A Frisco before tonight’s series finale with the Royals. Interesting.
Mendoza, now 23, went 15-4 with a 3.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts and 148.2 innings with the Roughriders in 2007. He was acquired last July 30th from the Red Sox [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Guzman, Murray, White Up; Eyre To 60-Day DL | | 2007-09-04 21:34:33 | | According to the latest press release on the Texas Rangers website, the club has recalled outfielder Freddy Guzman and left-hander A.J. Murray from Triple-A Oklahoma, purchased the contract of left-hander Bill White from Double-A Frisco, and placed right-hander Willie Eyre on the 60-day disabled list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The 26-year-old Guzman hit [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Quiroz Called Up; Sullivan’s Latest Mailbag | | 2007-09-04 00:43:33 | | According to Rotoworld, the Rangers have officially purchased the contract of catcher Guillermo Quiroz from Triple-A Oklahoma, and have added him to their 40-man roster.
The 25-year-old Venezuelan native was, at one time, a top prospect in the Blue Jays organization. Baseball America ranked Quiroz as the third best prospect in the Toronto organization in their [...]... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Loe To DL, Wood Called Up | | 2007-08-04 08:09:58 | | Per the DMN’s Richard Durrett, starter Kameron Loe has been placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to July 30th) with what is being described as a “sore lower back.”
He originally injured his back during a bullpen session on Wednesday; while he’ll miss his next two starts, it doesn’t sound like it will be a long-term issue:
“I’ve had back pain there before, but it hasn’t forced me to miss a start,” Loe said. “Better safe than sorry at this point. But my back felt better today, so I’ll be OK.”
Making Loe’s previously scheduled start on Saturday is Mike Wood, who threw 81 pitches during an eight-inning performance on Wednesday for Triple-A Oklahoma. No doubt, the bullpen will waiting for an early call on Saturday night.
Pitching coach Mark Connor says not to read too much into Vicente Padilla’s poor first inning during his rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Thursday night, because the unsuitable... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Littleton Up, Feldman Down; Botts Recalled? | | 2007-08-01 23:30:53 | | Lost in the excitement of yesterday’s trade deadline madness were several fairly significant 25-man roster moves made by the Rangers:
Left-handers A.J. Murray and Kason Gabbard took the spots of Ron Mahay and Eric Gagne, while Jarrod Saltalamacchia obviously took the place of Mark Teixeira. In addition, Desi Relaford was designated for assignment, and Ian Kinsler was activated from the 15-day disabled list after missing four weeks with a stress fracture in his left foot.
According to today’s Oklahoma Redhawks game notes, right-hander Wes Littleton has been recalled from AAA, while Scott Feldman has been optioned back to the minors.
And finally, per ESPN 103.3 FM’s Randy Galloway, the Rangers are reportedly calling up Jason Botts from Triple-A Oklahoma, and are going to bat him in tonight’s lineup. I’m not sure what the corresponding 25-man roster move would be here, though; could Jerry Hairston Jr. be DFAed? The Rangers are apparently moving Jamey Wright t... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Teixeira To Atlanta Done | | 2007-07-30 18:25:31 | | Wow. It’s finally happened.
Per Dave Sessions and Jim Reeves of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram, Mark Teixeira has been traded to the Atlanta Braves, along with left-handed reliever Ron Mahay, for catcher/first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia, shortstop Elvis Andrus, right-handed pitching prospect Neftali Feliz, and a second pitching prospect to be determined.
Much more on this in the coming hours, including a complete breakdown of each player on the Atlanta side of the equation, and my views on the whole situation.
11:40 AM Update: Per Ken Rosenthal, left-hander Matt Harrison is indeed the second pitcher in the deal, after undergoing an MRI which showed no structural damage to his injured left shoulder.
So, it’s Teixeira/Mahay for Saltalamacchia/Andrus/Harrison/Feliz.
12:50 PM Update: Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News confirms Saltalamacchia/Andrus/Feliz, but is saying that the 4th player is a PTBNL at this time. Ken Rosenthal has backed off of the Harrison report, saying t... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Tejeda Optioned, Rheinecker Recalled | | 2007-07-24 02:07:29 | | Well, that didn’t take long.
Per the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have optioned right-hander Robinson Tejeda to Triple-A Oklahoma, and have recalled left-hander John Rheinecker, who will start Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus Seattle.
Despite making 19 starts this season, Tejeda has pitched just 95.1 innings this year, which is short of the 98 innings required to qualify for the league leaderboards. If you pretend that 95.1 IP is enough to qualify, however, you’ll find that Tejeda’s 6.61 ERA is good for dead last in all of baseball, with Ervin Santana’s 6.22 ERA coming in one spot ahead of him at #89.
Also on the bottom 10 list: Kameron Loe (who does barely qualify with 104.1 IP, but has a 5.69 ERA), Kip Wells (5.75 ERA) and Adam Eaton (5.84 ERA).
A few other fun statistical facts: Tejeda’s WHIP ratio is 1.78 on the year, and if you again pretend that he has enough innings pitched to qualify, you’ll find he’s also dead last in ... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Laird Exits Game After HBP | | 2007-07-23 03:32:12 | | During the bottom of the 2nd inning of tonight’s Indians/Rangers game, Cleveland right-hander Paul Byrd hit Gerald Laird on what appeared to be either his left hand or wrist. Laird went down immediately, screaming in pain and rolling around on the ground. Trainer Jamie Reed came out to help him off the field; Gerald stumbled as he headed towards the dugout, a result of what I can only imagine as a tremendous amount of pain.
Needless to say, Laird’s likely out for at least six weeks, and will probably miss the remainder of the season. There’s no doubt that his freak injury (torn ligament in left thumb) on May 20th, 2004 has had a serious negative impact on his major league career; by the time he was activated on July 24th, Rod Barajas was firmly entrenched as the Rangers starting catcher, and would remain so through the end of 2006.
To be sure, Gerald hasn’t had a real great season thus far at the plate, batting .233/.291/.349 in 275 AB. But Laird was in the mids... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Lofton Injured, Exits Game | | 2007-07-21 03:33:25 | | With two men on and nobody out in the bottom of the 3rd inning of tonight’s game, center fielder Kenny Lofton fouled an 0-1 pitch from Fausto Carmona off of his right foot. After hobbling around in pain for several seconds, trainer Jamie Reed came out to help escort Lofton off the field into the clubhouse.
Needless to say, this injury does not look good at all, and it appears Lofton may have broken his foot. If that’s the case, you can kiss the decent return that Lofton would have brought at the trade deadline good-bye. Ughhhhh.
Desi Relaford came in to replace Lofton with an 0-2 count, and promptly grounded into a 6-4-3 double play to kill the Texas rally.
Yep, same old Rangers baseball.
UPDATE: Everybody can breathe a big sigh of relief. Victor Rojas on the KRLD radio broadcast just reported that the X-rays on Lofton’s foot came back negative, and that he’s been diagnosed with a “bruised big toe.” Assumedly, he’s day-to-day.
I guess this was ... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Otsuka To DL; Feldman Recalled | | 2007-07-20 02:17:30 | | Per T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers have placed reliever Aki Otsuka on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to July 9th), and have called up right-hander Scott Feldman from Triple-A Oklahoma. An MRI performed today revealed that Aki still has inflammation in his sore right elbow, but that there is no structural damage, which is a very good sign.
Otsuka would be eligible to return from the disabled list next Tuesday against Seattle, but it doesn’t appear he’ll be returning by then, as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting the Rangers will rest Aki until Monday. He’ll play catch that day, and then progress to bullpen sessions and a rehab assignment if all goes well.
Aki was pleased with the results of the MRI:
“I’m relieved,” said Otsuka, who is 2-1 with a 2.51 ERA and four saves and has been the subject of recent trade speculation. “The ligament is a big problem but this is just a muscle and it needs rest.”
There’s also a quote from ... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: McCarthy Activated, Kinsler To DL | | 2007-07-02 22:48:04 | | Michael Young is the last man standing.
Ian Kinsler became the third Rangers infielder to go on the 15-day disabled list this year, as an MRI in Dallas today showed that he had a stress fracture in his left foot. According to Evan Grant, Kinsler will be out at least three weeks. With Mark Teixeira and Hank Blalock already out for extended periods of time, that leaves Travis Metcalf, Michael Young, Ramon Vazquez and Brad Wilkerson as the club’s starting infield for the time being.
The move is retroactive to June 28th, meaning that Kinsler would be eligible to be activated from the disabled list on July 13th, but it doesn’t sound like that’s going to be the case. With Kinsler removed from the 25-man roster, Brandon McCarthy has been activated from the disabled list, and will make tonight’s start against the Red Sox. Desi Relaford, who probably would have been designated for assignment had Kinsler’s foot improved, will stay on the roster as a backup infielder... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Relaford Up, Feldman Optioned, Koronka DFAed | | 2007-07-01 20:29:44 | | Huge win last night, with the offense and bullpen picking up Robinson Tejeda after he struggled through another lousy start. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone real well since the end of last night’s game.
Jerry Hairston Jr. sprained his left knee in Saturday’s 5-4 win against the Red Sox, and is not in Sunday’s lineup. Ian Kinsler’s injured left foot is not improving, and to make matters worse, the Rangers are no longer certain what the injury actually is; the original diagnosis was plantar fasciitis , but there’s now concern that it could be a stress fracture, which would put Ian out for several weeks, at the least. Kinsler will have an MRI in Dallas on Monday.
With Texas desperately needing an infielder, Desi Relaford has been called up from Triple-A Oklahoma. Desi hit .257/.340/.391 with 5 HR in 230 AB for the Redhawks this year. Right-hander Scott Feldman, who is 1-2 with a 6.67 ERA this year, has once again been optioned to Oklahoma in order t... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Padilla Headed To DL | | 2007-06-25 01:26:41 | | According to Richad Durrett of the Dallas Morning News, right-hander Vicente Padilla is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a sore right triceps muscle. Durrett also notes that the injury has bothered Padilla since spring training, and that he was reluctant to go on the disabled list.
Meanwhile, Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says that Padilla tried to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, but that pitching coach Mark Connor ended the session after talking with Padilla. Vicente would have made his next start on Tuesday in Detroit, against former Ranger Kenny Rogers. Ron Washington says that Joaquin Benoit, Willie Eyre or John Koronka could make the start in his place.
Needless to say, this isn’t a good development for Padilla or the Rangers. It’s clear something has been wrong with him since the start of the season, and there’s a very real possibility that he’s headed for an appointment with Dr. James Andrews in the near future. Tommy John surger... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Adam Melhuse traded to Texas | | 2007-06-10 02:52:24 | | Per the Associated Press, the Oakland Athletics have traded catcher Adam Melhuse to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. Apparently, the Rangers had expressed interest in acquiring Melhuse at least a month ago.
The 35-year-old Melhuse appears set to become Gerald Laird’s backup catcher, with Chris Stewart probably going back to the minors to get more playing time. Melhuse is 6 for 26 at the plate this year with just one extra-base hit (a double), but with four walks as well.
There’s also this quote worth noting from the AP story:
“I’d have to think anywhere would be better than here,” Melhuse said before packing up his locker and saying goodbyes. “It’s weird, I’ve been here for five years now. I’m comfortable here but playing time is tough to come by for me. The other day I was joking with my agent, saying ‘I can barely feel a pulse anymore career-wise. Pretty soon, I’m going to flat line. It’s like I’m... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: Teixeira to DL, Loe to AAA | | 2007-06-10 02:28:06 | | Per Jamey Newberg, the Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list due to the strained left quadriceps muscle he sustained during the 6th inning of last night’s 9-6 win against the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition, #5 starter Kameron Loe has been optioned to AAA Oklahoma City, with the Rangers apparently wanting Loe to develop his breaking stuff more while he’s with the Redhawks.
Taking their spots on the active roster are outfielder Brad Wilkerson, who has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and third baseman Travis Metcalf, who has been recalled from Oklahoma City.
There promises to be some fairly major fallout from these latest transactions. First of all, Teixeira’s consecutive games played streak has ended at 507, which had been the second longest streak among active players behind only Miguel Tejada whose streak sits at 1,142 consecutive games. Teixeira’s streak dated back to May 20th, 2004.
Secondly, there&rsqu... | | By: Baseball Time in Arlington | | |
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| NEWSFLASH: It Gets Worse - Blalock Out 2-3 Months | | 2007-05-19 01:00:34 | | WFAA.com is reporting that Rangers third baseman Hank Blalock will be out 2-3 months after having surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. If Thoracic Outlet Syndrome sounds familiar to Rangers fans, it’s because Kenny Rogers had surgery for the same condition back in 2001. Blalock hopes to return to the Rangers lineup around the middle of August.
Third Baseman Travis Metcalf has been recalled from AA Frisco and is headed to Houston for the series with the Astros. If Metcalf makes it in-time for tonight’s game, he will be activated tonight. If Metcalf does not make the start of the game, he will be activated tomorrow.
I’m not sure things could get any worse for the Rangers right now, but maybe some youth will infuse the roster with a little bit of youthful exuberance. It can’t hurt.
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