http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/-t1.htm Talk about the Washington Senators...err Texas Rangers right here! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:19:46 GMT 10 http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/SelenaForever01/nightcomerica.jpg http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/-t1.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-notes-vizquel-byrd-rodriguez-t5657.htm GoGetEmTigers Rangers Notes: Vizquel, Byrd, Rodriguez By Mark Polishuk [November 5, 2009 at 7:01pm CST] MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan examined what some of the Rangers' plans might be this winter, and here are some of the highlights... A right-handed bat is at the top of the Texas wish list for the off-season, with Sullivan singling out Jermaine Dye as perhaps the best fit for the Rangers amongst the veteran hitters on the free agent market. There is a good chance that veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel ... Texas Rangers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:19:46 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-notes-vizquel-byrd-rodriguez-t5657.htm#171173 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-notes-vizquel-byrd-rodriguez-t5657.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-acquire-ivan-rodriguez-t5367.htm jmccurry08 Rangers, Astros agree to Pudge trade The Rangers have agreed to trade two minor leaguers to the Houston Astros for Rodriguez, who was Texas' catcher the last time the franchise made the playoffs in 1999. Rodriguez will back up Taylor Teagarden, who has started while Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been on the disabled list. The Rangers are responsible for a prorated part of the $1.5 million, one-year contract, which includes $1.5 million in incentives, that Rodriguez signed with the ... Texas Rangers Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:26:58 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-acquire-ivan-rodriguez-t5367.htm#167179 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-acquire-ivan-rodriguez-t5367.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-ink-luis-sardinas-july-4-2009-t5187.htm GoGetEmTigers Rangers Ink Luis Sardinas By Drew Silva [July 4, 2009 at 3:22pm CST] According to Baseball America's Ben Badler, the Rangers have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Venezuelan Luis Sardinas. Sardinas, a switch-hitting shortstop, was considered one of the best defenders on the international free agent market. Badler reports he has "excellent hands" and "good range." The youngster is expected to receive a signing bonus over $1MM. To keep tabs on the day's international ... Texas Rangers Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:47:10 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-ink-luis-sardinas-july-4-2009-t5187.htm#161022 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-ink-luis-sardinas-july-4-2009-t5187.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/identity-crisis-for-newcomer-o-day-t4863.htm bobrob2004 Identity crisis for newcomer O'Day Rangers righty wears Gabbard jersey after joining team TORONTO -- To say Darren O'Day's Wednesday was a whirlwind of a day would be a massive understatement. The right-handed reliever began the day looking for work, and by the end of it, he was halfway across the continent pitching for the Texas Rangers in their game against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. And if that wasn't crazy enough, O'Day entered the game wearing another player's jersey. So, ... Texas Rangers Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:03:25 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/identity-crisis-for-newcomer-o-day-t4863.htm#151867 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/identity-crisis-for-newcomer-o-day-t4863.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-ink-andruw-jones-to-minors-deal-t4483.htm GoGetEmTigers 02/08/09 2:21 PM EST Rangers ink Andruw to Minors deal Club hopes five-time All-Star will rebound from rough 2008 By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com ARLINGTON -- Center fielder Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, is joining the Rangers outfield. Jones, who was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this winter, has agreed to a Minor League contract worth $500,000. Jones can also make up to $1 million in bonuses if he reaches 620 plate appearances. "He's ... Texas Rangers Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:52:38 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-ink-andruw-jones-to-minors-deal-t4483.htm#141966 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-ink-andruw-jones-to-minors-deal-t4483.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/turnbow-rangers-in-agreement-t4303.htm bobrob2004 Turnbow, Rangers in agreement The Rangers moved to upgrade their bullpen Wednesday night by reaching a tentative agreement with free-agent right-hander Derrick Turnbow on a one-year contract. Turnbow chose the Rangers over the Marlins and Pirates, in large part because of his familiarity with new pitching coach Mike Maddux, according to agent Damon Lapa. Maddux was Turnbow's pitching coach in Milwaukee. The Minor League contract would pay Turnbow $925,000 if he makes the Major ... Texas Rangers Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:37:29 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/turnbow-rangers-in-agreement-t4303.htm#138462 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/turnbow-rangers-in-agreement-t4303.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/sources-maddux-to-coach-for-texas-t3987.htm GoGetEmTigers 11/03/08 1:56 AM ET Sources: Maddux to coach for Texas Former big league pitcher was Brewers pitching coach By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com Mike Maddux is joining the Rangers as their pitching coach, according to Major League sources. An announcement is expected at some point this week. Maddux, who has spent the past five seasons as the Brewers' pitching coach, was interviewed by the Rangers this weekend and is expected to be hired. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Maddux told ... Texas Rangers Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:38:04 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/sources-maddux-to-coach-for-texas-t3987.htm#133009 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/sources-maddux-to-coach-for-texas-t3987.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/twins-acquire-pitcher-eddie-guardado-from-texas-t3521.htm bobrob2004 Twins acquire pitcher Eddie Guardado from Texas MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired lefthanded pitcher Eddie Guardado from the Texas Rangers in exchange for righthanded pitcher Mark Hamburger. Guardado, 37, was 3-3, 3.65 ERA (49.1 ip, 20 er) and converted all four of his save opportunities in 55 appearances for the Rangers this season. He allowed just three home runs while walking 17 and striking out 28, while holding opponents to a .220 ... Texas Rangers Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:18:31 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/twins-acquire-pitcher-eddie-guardado-from-texas-t3521.htm#118319 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/twins-acquire-pitcher-eddie-guardado-from-texas-t3521.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/kinsler-put-on-disabled-list-may-miss-rest-of-season-t3487.htm GoGetEmTigers 08/18/2008 8:29 PM ET Kinsler put on disabled list Infielder may miss rest of season; Arias called up By Shawn Shroyer / MLB.com ARLINGTON -- Ian Kinsler is on his way to the disabled list and he may remain there for the rest of the season. Kinsler underwent an MRI on Monday afternoon with team physician Dr. Keith Meister and the initial prognosis was that Kinsler has a sports hernia. Kinsler will seek a second opinion from a specialist that Meister recommended as soon as he can, but ... Texas Rangers Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/kinsler-put-on-disabled-list-may-miss-rest-of-season-t3487.htm#117068 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/kinsler-put-on-disabled-list-may-miss-rest-of-season-t3487.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/josh-hamilton-back-from-the-nearly-dead-t2749.htm GoGetEmTigers Friday, June 6, 2008 Tony Paul: Covering the Bases Back from the (nearly) dead Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton's story is well-documented, but no less fascinating each time it's told. Eight trips to rehab. Three suicide attempts. Twenty-six tattoos, all stained on his skin during a lengthy rendezvous with drugs and alcohol. And, broke and defeated and with no place left to turn, there was a single unannounced, middle-of-the-night trip to his grandmother's. There, he was looking for ... Texas Rangers Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:08:53 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/josh-hamilton-back-from-the-nearly-dead-t2749.htm#92415 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/josh-hamilton-back-from-the-nearly-dead-t2749.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/hamilton-to-appear-on-si-cover-t2655.htm bobrob2004 Hamilton to appear on SI cover Outfielder to be first Ranger featured since Ivan Rodriguez By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- Josh Hamilton will be featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of Sports Illustrated magazine, slated to hit newsstands on Wednesday. "I think it's an awesome feat," manager Ron Washington said. "He's certainly been carrying this team." The outfielder entered Tuesday leading the Major Leagues with 53 RBIs, and was the American League ... Texas Rangers Tue, 27 May 2008 23:27:12 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/hamilton-to-appear-on-si-cover-t2655.htm#87006 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/hamilton-to-appear-on-si-cover-t2655.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/texas-rangers-german-shown-door-in-bullpen-shift-t2607.htm bobrob2004 Hey, the Tigers had this guy! Texas Rangers' German shown door in bullpen shift 11:59 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By EVAN GRANT / The Dallas Morning News egrant@dallasnews.com MINNEAPOLIS – Franklyn German was not really a part of the Rangers' future. As such, he's no longer a part of their present. Needing an extra relief arm Wednesday, the Rangers decided to designate German for assignment to create a spot on the 25-man roster for Kameron Loe. It gives the Rangers ... Texas Rangers Fri, 23 May 2008 01:08:15 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/texas-rangers-german-shown-door-in-bullpen-shift-t2607.htm#85214 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/texas-rangers-german-shown-door-in-bullpen-shift-t2607.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-finding-no-interest-in-tejeda-deal-t2141.htm bobrob2004 Rangers finding no interest in Tejeda deal By ANTHONY ANDRO Star-Telegram Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO -- Rangers right-hander Robinson Tejeda, designated for assignment before the season started, is still available in a trade although there's been little interest in him. The Rangers have until Wednesday to complete a trade for Tejeda or he's subject to be picked up via waivers. Texas went through the same process for Nelson Cruz, who made it through waivers and is now at Triple A Oklahoma. It ... Texas Rangers Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:52 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-finding-no-interest-in-tejeda-deal-t2141.htm#66862 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-finding-no-interest-in-tejeda-deal-t2141.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-hire-ryan-as-club-president-t1283.htm bobrob2004 Rangers hire Ryan as club president Team will introduce Hall of Fame pitcher on Wednesday ARLINGTON -- The Rangers are hiring Nolan Ryan as their new club president, team officials confirmed on Wednesday. Ryan is expected to be introduced at a 3 p.m. CT press conference at The Ballpark in Arlington. Ryan has spent the past four years as a special assistant with the Houston Astros. Ryan pitched with the Rangers from 1989-93 at the end of his 27-year Major League career. He finished ... Texas Rangers Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:34:02 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-hire-ryan-as-club-president-t1283.htm#44840 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-hire-ryan-as-club-president-t1283.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-to-sign-eddie-guardado-t1105.htm bobrob2004 White out. By Jamey Newberg January 10, 2008 Jon Daniels apparently shared some interesting news at a Rangers fan event yesterday, responding to a question about Akinori Otsuka's status by noting that the righthander, who turns 36 this Sunday, is headed for elbow surgery that will cost him the 2008 season. Certainly makes last month's non-tender a lot more understandable. The Otsuka situation factored into the Rangers' determination that they could use another veteran presence ... Texas Rangers Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:55:49 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-to-sign-eddie-guardado-t1105.htm#40314 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-to-sign-eddie-guardado-t1105.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/texas-rangers-acquire-1b-broussard-from-mariners-t935.htm bobrob2004 Texas Rangers acquire 1B Broussard from Mariners By EVAN GRANT / The Dallas Morning News egrant@dallasnews.com On the hockey plus/minus scale used by one of Tom Hicks' other teams, Wednesday might go down as a "zero" for the Rangers. They added the first baseman they most desired since the end of the season, but very possibly lost reliever Akinori Otsuka for good. In the waning moments before arbitration-eligible players had to be tendered qualifying contracts or granted ... Texas Rangers Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:45:27 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/texas-rangers-acquire-1b-broussard-from-mariners-t935.htm#35955 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/texas-rangers-acquire-1b-broussard-from-mariners-t935.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-make-their-pitch-to-hunter-t687.htm bobrob2004 Rangers make their pitch to Hunter Free-agent center fielder wined and dined at Hicks' home By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com The Rangers wined and dined free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter on Monday night at owner Tom Hicks' home in Dallas, but there's no indication that they are anywhere close to deal. The Rangers are talking to Hunter about a five-year deal and have made him their No. 1 offseason priority, but they have competition from other teams. Hunter was there with his agent, Larry ... Texas Rangers Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:39:25 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-make-their-pitch-to-hunter-t687.htm#24257 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rangers-make-their-pitch-to-hunter-t687.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rogers-return-would-include-apology-t619.htm bobrob2004 Rogers' return would include apology By ANTHONY ANDRO Star-Telegram Staff Writer Rangers owner Tom Hicks said Wednesday that he's aware there's some interest in the Rangers bringing back pitcher Kenny Rogers. He is open to the idea -- under certain conditions. "I would consider letting him sign a short-term contract with us," Hicks said. "Those certain circumstances would have to be met. He has to take care of some unfinished business." Hicks said that ... Texas Rangers Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:37:43 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rogers-return-would-include-apology-t619.htm#19542 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/rogers-return-would-include-apology-t619.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/walbeck-hired-as-third-base-coach-t540.htm bobrob2004 Walbeck hired as third-base coach Former Major League catcher completes coaching staff By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com ARLINGTON -- The Rangers hired former Major League catcher Matt Walbeck as their third-base coach on Wednesday. Walbeck will replace Don Wakamatsu, who left the organization to become the Oakland Athletics third-base coach. He will also handle the catching instruction duties. Walbeck led the Erie Seawolves to an 81-59 record and a first-place finish in the Southern ... Texas Rangers Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:50:55 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/walbeck-hired-as-third-base-coach-t540.htm#16204 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/walbeck-hired-as-third-base-coach-t540.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/the-washington-senators-t418.htm catbox_9 In case you didn't know, the Texas Rangers were once known as the Washington Senators! When the original Washington Senators moved to Minnesota in 1960 as the Twins, Major League Baseball decided to expand a year earlier than planned to stave off threats of lifting its antitrust exemption. At the winter meetings that year, it awarded new teams to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.. FAA administrator Elwood Richard Quesada led the 10 man group that bought the Washington franchise. The new ... Texas Rangers Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:24:48 GMT http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/the-washington-senators-t418.htm#9911 http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/the-washington-senators-t418.htm http://dtf1.forumotion.com/texas-rangers-f30/the-texas-rangers-t404.htm SoulRat
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