<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rangerszone News</title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com</link><description>Texas Rangers Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Rangers Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-rangers-preview-2278.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler may have been targeted by the Los Angeles Angels after a two-homer performance. It's tough, though, to pinpoint one player to try to intimidate when an opponent wins by playing small ball.After a scrappy performance by Kinsler and his teammate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Angels 3]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-angels-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Angels starter John Lackey was gone only two pitches into his season debut.After Lackey's first pitch sailed behind Ian Kinsler's head and the next one hit Texas' leadoff batter in the ribs, home plate umpire Bob Davidson immediately ejected the pitcher."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers edge Angels on eventful afternoon]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-edge-angels-on-eventful-afternoon.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Angels starter John Lackey's season debut lasted only two pitches.Lackey, activated from the disabled list earlier Saturday, was ejected after hitting Texas leadoff batter Ian Kinsler and the AL West-leading Rangers went on to beat Los Angeles 5-3 for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers Report ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-report-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UP NEXT vs. LA Angels, 3:10 today (Ch. 4)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francisco not ready to return to Texas bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/francisco-not-ready-to-return-to-texas-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers closer Frank Francisco was put on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, even after completing a bullpen session in which he felt no pain.Francisco hasn't pitched since May 6 because of right biceps tendinitis, but went into Saturday's games still tie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2283.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Beating Los Angeles LHP Joe Saunders gave the Rangers an AL-high of nine wins in games in which the opposition started a lefty. The Rangers, who were 21-31 against lefties last year, are 9-4 this season. --1B Chris Davis hit the game-winning homer Thurs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2284.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton appeared to hit a meaningless two-run homer in the eighth inning, but it did end up providing the difference in the final score. More memorable for Hamilton will be the length: 460 feet. That makes it the third longest homer in the hist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2285.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers beat the team favored to win the AL West Friday night. They won their fifth straight game. They moved as high as seven games above .500 for the first time in nearly four years. And still this question must be asked: Could such a win ever be a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2269.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Beating Los Angeles LHP Joe Saunders gave the Rangers an AL-high of nine wins in games in which the opposition started a lefty. The Rangers, who were 21-31 against lefties last year, are 9-4 this season. --1B Chris Davis hit the game-winning homer Thurs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2270.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton appeared to hit a meaningless two-run homer in the eighth inning, but it did end up providing the difference in the final score. More memorable for Hamilton will be the length: 460 feet. That makes it the third longest homer in the hist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2271.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers beat the team favored to win the AL West Friday night. They won their fifth straight game. They moved as high as seven games above .500 for the first time in nearly four years. And still this question must be asked: Could such a win ever be a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would be one thing if Joe Saunders couldn't win in a National League park, where theAngels rarely visit, or an American League East or Central stadium, where theAngels go once or twice a year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DiGIOVANNA / ON THE ANGELS]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mike-digiovanna-/-on-the-angels.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest challengers to the throne looked a lot like the crown holders themselves Friday night, all decked out were the Texas Rangers in their bright red jerseys and caps.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Rangers Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-rangers-preview-2274.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off only their third loss in 12 games, the Los Angeles Angels hope to get a big boost with the expected return of ace John Lackey.The All-Star right-hander is scheduled to make his season debut Saturday when the Angels face the AL West-leading Texa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 10, Angels 8]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-10-angels-8.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton seemed disappointed about his towering 460-foot home run."I hit toward the label a little bit, because it vibrated my hands," Hamilton said. "It was one of the easiest swings I've had in a while.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers start critical series by edging Halos]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-start-critical-series-by-edging-halos.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler homered twice, Andruw Jones drove in three runs and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers held on for their fifth straight victory, 10-8 over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.Kinsler and Jones hit two-run homers in a span of four pitches in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIECES FALLING IN PLACE ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/pieces-falling-in-place-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2260.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harrison's streak of scoreless innings ended Thursday. His stretch of spectacular starting pitching, however, remains intact. Harrison's scoreless streak was snapped at 22 innings when Seattle's Russell Branyan drove home a run with a groundout in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2261.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chris Davis hit the game-winning homer Thursday and also did not strike out, ending a streak of 21 consecutive games with at least one strike out. That tied the Rangers' club record shared by Pete Incaviglia and Jeff Kunkel. --The Rangers meet the An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2262.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Frank Francisco probably won't pitch during the weekend series against the Angels. Francisco received an injection for biceps tendinitis Tuesday and has not pitched in a game in nine days. He will increase his throwing Friday and will throw a bullpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sports-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In most cases, Smithson Valley Baseball coach Chad Koehl tells hisRangers to put past setbacks behind them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Rangers Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-rangers-preview-2264.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels have won nine of 11 to recover from a difficult start, but that hasn't been enough to regain their usual spot atop the AL West.That's because the first-place Texas Rangers are looking for a fifth straight victory as they open a thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 3, Mariners 2]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-3-mariners-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harrison walked off the mound after 102 pitches with another complete game, though his shutout streak was over and the Rangers still hadn't scored.A few batters later, the left-hander was leaping over the dugout railing with the rest of his teammates]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis' 10th HR gives Rangers win over M's]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/davis-10th-hr-gives-rangers-win-over-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Davis hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.The Rangers didn't score until Hank Blalock led off the ninth against closer Brandon Morrow (0-3) with a home r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chat transcript: Chris Rose on April 30, 2009]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/chat-transcript-chris-rose-on-april-30-2009.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1:54FOXSports.com:Hello everybody. Chris Rose will be with us momentarily. Please feel free to start asking questions now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers closer Francisco playing catch]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-closer-francisco-playing-catch.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers closer Frank Francisco played catch from about 60 feet Thursday, and will have another throwing session before getting back on a mound.Francisco is still tied for the AL lead with nine saves, even though he hasn't pitched since May 6 because of ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2251.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Designated hitter Hank Blalock made an adjustment to his approach and changed the game at the same time Wednesday night. Blalock, who has been struggling with runners on base this season, had tried to change the game with one swing earlier Wednesday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2252.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon McCarthy allowed three homers in the first six innings, but he pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning for his longest outing of the season. The Rangers won a game in which the starter allowed at least three homers for the first time since June 8, 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2253.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Frankie Francisco reported feeling improvement Wednesday, a day after receiving an injection of anti-inflammatory medication for biceps tendinitis. The soreness he feels now is more from the injection than the original discomfort he had, which is no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Rangers Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mariners-rangers-preview-2254.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers' Matt Harrison has been a poised young pitcher of late, while the more experienced Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners appears frustrated.Harrison will try to win a fourth consecutive start and continue his impressive shutout streak ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blalock's double lifts Rangers past M's in 11th]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blalock-s-double-lifts-rangers-past-m-s-in-11th.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hank Blalock feasts on fastballs, and that's what the Texas Rangers slugger got with the game on the line from Seattle Mariners closer Brandon Morrow.Blalock's two-run double in the 11th inning rallied the streaking Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Marin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays Report  2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-report--2256.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas' Francisco won't pitch until at least Friday]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-francisco-won-t-pitch-until-at-least-friday.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers closer Frank Francisco's right arm feels better, but he won't be available until at least Friday.Manager Ron Washington said Francisco's biceps tendinitis will be reevaluated on Friday.Francisco had a light throwing session before Wednesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers Plan Working ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-plan-working-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting Five: Natural Lift for Texas ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/starting-five-natural-lift-for-texas-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Andrew Johnson  Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's action, with a quick nod to what's ahead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2242.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers closer Frank Francisco will be unavailable at least through the Seattle series after being diagnosed with biceps tendinitis. Francisco complained of shoulder soreness over the weekend -- after he pitched on three consecutive days -- and received b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2243.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Derek Holland earned the first win of his major league career Tuesday by pitching 1 2/3 innings of perfect relief behind RHP Scott Feldman. Holland came in with a runner on second base and the score tied in the seventh, and he retired Yuniesky Betan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2244.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton was activated from the disabled list Tuesday after the minimum 15 days out while recovering from a strained rib-cage muscle. Hamilton responded with a homer that gave the Rangers the lead for good, a two-run shot in the seventh inning. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton homers in return to lead Rangers past M's]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-homers-in-return-to-lead-rangers-past-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton was sidelined for more than two weeks, the Texas Rangers surged into first place in the AL West without him.Despite their recent string of success, the Rangers felt incomplete without their star center fielder in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Rangers Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mariners-rangers-preview-2246.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A clutch homer from Josh Hamilton in his first game back from the disabled list wasn't particularly surprising. What was somewhat perplexing, however, is that it took him so long to produce against the Seattle Mariners.After helping the Texas Rangers put ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Mariners 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-7-mariners-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton looked like a player trying to shake the rust off in his first three plate appearances Tuesday night.With one big swing in the seventh, the Rangers center fielder looked more like the All-Star who took the league by storm last season.Hamilto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francisco out with biceps tendinitis]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/francisco-out-with-biceps-tendinitis.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers closer Frank Francisco has biceps tendinitis and will not be available for at least a couple of days.Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Francisco, who is tied for the major league lead with nine saves, will not pitch in Texas' game Tuesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowland-Smith update and other pre-game notes ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rowland-smith-update-and-other-pre-game-notes-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 12, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton homers in return as Rangers cruise]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-homers-in-return-as-rangers-cruise.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton returned from the disabled list by hitting the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 Tuesday night.Hamilton, activated after missing 13 games with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2233.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--MLB is investigating a pitch that Chicago's RHP Bobby Jenks threw behind 2B Ian Kinsler over the weekend. After the Rangers hit six White Sox in the first five games between the teams, Jenks threw a pitch behind Kinsler and later admitted it was deliver]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2234.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Michael Young said he expects to be ready to play Tuesday. Young missed most of Friday's game and all of the next two games with a stiff back after slipping on the infield at Chicago.  --RHP Scott Feldman, who has a 3.24 ERA in three starts this seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2235.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Josh Hamilton continued his rehab assignment Monday with Class AAA Oklahoma City and could be back with the Rangers on Tuesday for the start of a six-game homestand. Playing for a second straight day against the Round Rock Express at the De]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how easy it would be to replace Big Papi]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/here-s-how-easy-it-would-be-to-replace-big-papi.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although his arctic start won't cause the Red Sox to panic, replacing David Ortiz would be easier than you think, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News, thoughts and observations ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/news-thoughts-and-observations-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers pitchers starting strong]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-pitchers-starting-strong.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood has pitched at least seven innings every time he has taken the mound. Vicente Padilla just became the first Texas pitcher to allow one hit in consecutive starts. Matt Harrison has tossed 19 scoreless innings his last three games.Call it the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Sox edge Rangers ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/struggling-sox-edge-rangers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWhiteSox? lineup is loaded with slumping hitters and they don?t have a reliable starter other than Mark Buehrle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contreras shelled again, will be taken out of rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/contreras-shelled-again-will-be-taken-out-of-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theWhiteSox play the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Wednesday, Jose Contreras is not going to take his scheduled turn in the rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays Report  2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-report--2241.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2232.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:40:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Vicente Padilla put the finishing touches on one of the most dominant weeks by a pitcher in Rangers history. Padilla allowed just one hit in seven innings in Sunday's 7-1 win over Chicago. It was his second consecutive start with just one hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-White Sox Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-white-sox-preview-2223.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers were one of the hottest offensive teams in the major leagues before being quieted by the Chicago White Sox in their last game.Texas could have a hard time bouncing back if its recent history against Bartolo Colon is any indication.Colon ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hicks' loan default casts shadow on Rangers, Stars]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hicks-loan-default-casts-shadow-on-rangers-stars.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Hicks owns the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Stars because he's been a pro at turning borrowed money into handsome profits.Few could match the tall Texan's ability in the world of leveraged corporate buyouts, and he used that wealth to become a force i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konerko lifts White Sox over Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/konerko-lifts-white-sox-over-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Konerko put just enough muscle behind his eighth-inning fly to bring home the decisive run.Carlos Quentin doubled twice and scored the go-ahead run on Konerko's sacrifice to give the White Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.Texas ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Silva to DL, Jason Vargas to start for Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in Texas ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/carlos-silva-to-dl-jason-vargas-to-start-for-seattle-mariners-on-tuesday-in-texas-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers recall INF Joaquin Arias from Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-recall-inf-joaquin-arias-from-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers recalled infielder Joaquin Arias from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned outfielder Greg Golson to their top farm club before Saturday's game against the White Sox.Arias, who hit .291 with nine RBIs in 32 games last year with the Ranger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, White Sox 0 (F) ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-6-white-sox-0-f-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2229.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton (strained rib cage muscle) took live batting practice Friday and is expected to begin a short rehab assignment for Class AAA Oklahoma City on Sunday. Hamilton could play one or two games for Oklahoma City before being activated Tuesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2230.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't expect the Rangers to split lefty Matt Harrison and catcher Taylor Teagarden up any time soon. This personal catcher experiment is going too perfectly to mess around with. Harrison teamed up with Teagarden for the third straight time Friday and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2231.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Neftali Feliz, the Rangers' top minor league pitching prospect, was scratched from his start for Class AAA Oklahoma on Friday due to some shoulder soreness. The Rangers do not think the injury is serious, but he will miss at least one start as a pre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2214.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton (strained rib cage muscle) took live batting practice Friday and is expected to begin a short rehab assignment for Class AAA Oklahoma City on Sunday. Hamilton could play one or two games for Oklahoma City before being activated Tuesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2215.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't expect the Rangers to split lefty Matt Harrison and catcher Taylor Teagarden up any time soon. This personal catcher experiment is going too perfectly to mess around with. Harrison teamed up with Teagarden for the third straight time Friday and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2216.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Neftali Feliz, the Rangers' top minor league pitching prospect, was scratched from his start for Class AAA Oklahoma on Friday due to some shoulder soreness. The Rangers do not think the injury is serious, but he will miss at least one start as a pre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-White Sox Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-white-sox-preview-2217.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Texas Rangers are close to having one All-Star return to their lineup, another may be forced to miss some time due to injury.The surging Rangers could be without Michael Young on Saturday night in the continuation of their road series against th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison baffles ChiSox as Rangers roll]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/harrison-baffles-chisox-as-rangers-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Murphy has seen a difference in Matt Harrison from April to May."The thing that I notice with him is confidence," the Texas Rangers outfielder said.And, Harrison is turning that improved mound presence into wins. The left-hander threw a four-hitter ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Young leaves game with back stiffness]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-young-leaves-game-with-back-stiffness.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young left Friday night's game against the Chicago White Sox because of lower back stiffness.He left in the bottom of the fifth with the Rangers leading 5-0 after going 0 for 3 with a strikeout.Young is hitting .328 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays Report  2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-report--2220.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton expects to rejoin Rangers Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-expects-to-rejoin-rangers-tuesday.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could return to the team as early as Tuesday after spending time on the disabled list with bruised left ribs.Hamilton plans on taking batting practice before the Rangers play the White Sox on Saturday in Chicago. He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers OF Hamilton expects to return Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-of-hamilton-expects-to-return-tuesday.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could return to the team as early as Tuesday after spending time on the disabled list with bruised left ribs.Hamilton plans on taking batting practice before the Rangers play the White Sox on Saturday in Chicago. He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2205.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Michael Young's first-inning double Thursday extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Young now has 17 hitting streaks that have reached double-digits in his career. Only Ivan Rodriguez (19) had more double-figure hitting streaks as a Ranger. --1B Ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2206.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though Brandon McCarthy broke down in the fourth inning Thursday, he kept alive a stretch that has allowed the Rangers to climb to the top of the AL West standings. McCarthy held Oakland scoreless through the first three innings. Since April 28, a stretch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2207.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kris Benson made his first career relief appearance Thursday. Benson, who entered with two runners on base in the fifth inning, allowed a three-run homer on the third pitch he threw. Benson was unhappy enough with his outing that he declined to spea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-White Sox Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-white-sox-preview-2208.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox turned to their staff ace and received a brilliant effort to end their longest losing streak of the season. They likely won't be expecting a repeat performance Friday night.Jose Contreras again looks to end his horrible start to the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Judicial Smackdown in Dallas... Literally ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-judicial-smackdown-in-dallas-literally-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Above the Law delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final: A's 9, Rangers 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/final-a-s-9-rangers-4-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andruw Jones Finds Swing in Texas ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/andruw-jones-finds-swing-in-texas-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Jeff Fletcher  OAKLAND --Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo has a thing for fixer-uppers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's take very comfortable 9-1 lead ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-s-take-very-comfortable-9-1-lead-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers lose, stay in first ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-lose-stay-in-first-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2197.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The decision didn't come as much of a surprise to Kris Benson. He'd read speculation of an impending shift to the bullpen over the weekend. When he was told to head to Oakland on Tuesday rather than make a second rehab start for Class AA Frisco, he got a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2198.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers handed out their minor league awards for April, and the results underscore that the team's Latin American scouting efforts are not limited to the Dominican Republic. All three players honored -- RHP Wilfredo Boscan, C Manny Pina and OF David]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2199.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton worked out with a medicine ball and then took about 25 swings off a tee Wednesday, his first swings since being placed on the disabled list last week. Hamilton is expected to continue to increase his swinging over the next couple of day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Athletics Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-athletics-preview-2200.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers didn't need much production at the plate to win their fifth straight game. Their lineup, though, will need to put up more runs if Brandon McCarthy continues to struggle against the Oakland Athletics.With a chance to win six in a row for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers edge A's for 5th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-edge-a-s-for-5th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Feldman's cell phone was furiously beeping in the locker behind him. The congratulatory messages were rolling in after a winning performance close to home, with lots of family members and friends in attendance.Feldman pitched six strong innings, Elv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers activate P Benson]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-activate-p-benson.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have reinstated right-hander Kris Benson from the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday night's game against the Athletics.Benson, who began the season in the starting rotation, will pitch out of the bullpen for the time being.He was 1-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler can lead Rangers' charge to top of West If he can keep it up, suddenly open division is there for the taking ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-can-lead-rangers-charge-to-top-of-west-if-he-can-keep-it-up-suddenly-open-division-is-there-for-the-taking-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last spring, I wrote that second baseman Ian Kinsler was destined to become only the second 30-30 man inRangers history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday wrap and observations ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/tuesday-wrap-and-observations-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: Phillies rotation paying price for being ill-prepared ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/bill-conlin-phillies-rotation-paying-price-for-being-ill-prepared-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[W HEN I'M KING of the World . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2189.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good teams find ways to beat good pitchers. That's exactly what the Rangers are doing right now. Tuesday's 7-2, 10-inning win over Seattle extended the Rangers' winning streak to a season-best four games. Most significant about the streak may be the quali]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2190.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kris Benson will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, and RHP Luis Mendoza, who loaded the bases and allowed a grand slam in his lone inning with the Rangers, will be optioned to Class AAA Oklahoma City. Benson will be available as long-re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2191.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Athletics Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-athletics-preview-2192.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a poor start, the Texas Rangers have begun to hit on the road. That doesn't bode well for the Oakland Athletics and their struggling pitching staff.Winners of a season-high four straight, the Rangers look to continue their recent road success as the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Mariners 2 (F) ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-7-mariners-2-f-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton readying to return to Rangers next week]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-readying-to-return-to-rangers-next-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton felt great a day after testing his strained ribs by throwing - so great, he unexpectedly threw some more.The Rangers All-Star starting outfielder and AL RBI leader in 2008 said after his surging team beat Seattle in 10 innings on Tuesday for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers pull away from Mariners in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-pull-away-from-mariners-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Previously struggling Vicente Padilla baffled Seattle with perhaps the best no-decision in Texas history. Seattle's Erik Bedard matched Padilla with continual escapes from Rangers rallies.Ultimately, all of that mattered less than a cruel, painful twist t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailbag a little light ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mailbag-a-little-light-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2179.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2180.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Matt Harrison and catcher Taylor Teagarden are officially a couple. Manager Ron Washington said he'd team up the duo for a third consecutive start Friday at Chicago. Together, they are 2-0 and have pitched 10 consecutive scoreless innings, includi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2181.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood pitched into the eighth inning Monday. He has pitched at least seven innings in all six of his starts and he has outlasted his opponent in all but one outing this year. The one time he didn't outlast the opponent was against Kansas Ci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie's Indians were boppers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/charlie-s-indians-were-boppers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was around some great hitters during his days with the Cleveland Indians as a manager and hitting coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Mariners Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-mariners-preview-2183.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers were the best hitting team in baseball last season, due in large part to Josh Hamilton.Despite Hamilton being on the disabled list, the Rangers haven't missed a beat this year.Texas looks to keep rolling as it goes for a sweep of a two-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, Mariners 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-6-mariners-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Davis didn't want to finish describing his first two at-bats against Felix Hernandez."He made me look ... ," said Davis, trailing off about his two strikeouts on six pitches.He looked just fine in his third time up against Seattle's ace.Davis hit a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis' HR helps Rangers get past M's ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/davis-hr-helps-rangers-get-past-m-s-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Davis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Felix Hernandez in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Monday night.Davis' drive gave Texas a 6-4 lead and sent Kevin Millwood to his first win over Seattle in his last si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't expect the A's or M's to be sellers ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/don-t-expect-the-a-s-or-m-s-to-be-sellers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quit your drooling, baseball. The A's and M's aren't going to be sellers. Why? Ken Rosenthal says look no further than L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton takes first step in recovery]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-takes-first-step-in-recovery.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton started throwing Monday as he tries to work his way back from a strained left rib cage.Hamilton threw about 50 balls at 120 feet before the Rangers opened a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners. Hamilton said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2170.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2171.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have found a match made in heaven. For the second straight start, the club paired lefty Matt Harrison with backup catcher Taylor Teagarden. The results were magical. Though Harrison was tested by a 34-pitch fifth inning, he finished with f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2172.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers are expected to recall OF Greg Golson from Class AAA Oklahoma City on Monday to replace C Max Ramirez. Ramirez was called up initially as a replacement for OF Josh Hamilton because C Jarrod Saltalamacchia's status for the weekend was uncerta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Mariners Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-mariners-preview-2173.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Felix Hernandez is off to the best start of his five-year career. It could get better if he can reverse his fortunes against the Texas Rangers.Coming off a perfect April, the right-hander looks for his fifth win when the Seattle Mariners open a two-game h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, White Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-white-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler again got the Texas Rangers started by going deep. This home run tied a record that surprised him and the teammate he matched.Kinsler's second leadoff homer in three games was the eighth of his career, putting Texas ahead to stay in a 5-1 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler ties homer record in Texas win]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-ties-homer-record-in-texas-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler again got the Texas Rangers started by going deep. This home run tied a record that surprised him and the teammate he matched.Kinsler's second leadoff homer in three games was the eighth of his career, putting Texas ahead to stay in a 5-1 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roster move coming Monday ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/roster-move-coming-monday-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backe beats Benson in rehab starts for both]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/backe-beats-benson-in-rehab-starts-for-both.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers right-hander Kris Benson allowed three runs over five innings Sunday in the first of his two scheduled rehab starts for Double-A Frisco.Benson, recovering from right elbow tendinitis, lost to Corpus Christi and Brandon Backe, the Houston Astros ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bad time for a rain delay ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-bad-time-for-a-rain-delay-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's-Rangers postponed by rain  2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-s-rangers-postponed-by-rain--2165.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) A rainout gave the short-handedOaklandAthletics a well-timed night off.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rangers Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/white-sox-rangers-preview-2166.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In between stretches of rain and lightning, the Texas Rangers offense had a breakout performance. The team still could really use one from its pitching staff.The Rangers may need to have another big effort from their lineup to win their three-game series ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-teammate beats White Sox for Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ex-teammate-beats-white-sox-for-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon McCarthy was once a bright pitching prospect for the Chicago White Sox. These days, an older and wiser McCarthy might finally be delivering on some of that potential for the Texas Rangers.McCarthy pitched five strong innings against his former tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tip Sheet ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/tip-sheet-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas catcher Saltalamacchia's vision improved]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-catcher-saltalamacchia-s-vision-improved.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia's eyesight improved overnight and he was in the lineup Saturday night against Chicago.Saltalamacchia's vision was impaired in both eyes for two days and he was unavailable Friday night against the White Sox. Tay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garza dared perfection vs. Boston ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/garza-dared-perfection-vs-boston-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Martin Fennelly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park struggles again as Phillies fall to Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/park-struggles-again-as-phillies-fall-to-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRACK RECORDS.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All about past ball]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/all-about-past-ball.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There definitely was a good-time feeling in theWhiteSox locker room, almost like turning back the clock.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pods' return path opens quickly ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/pods-return-path-opens-quickly-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Podsednik is back, but he didn't have far to go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2160.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make his m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2161.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers thought they might try to wait out Josh Hamilton's pesky rib cage muscle strain, but only if they didn't have any other medical issues crop up in the meantime. The arrival of a new medical problem -- Jarrod Saltalamacchia's eye irritation -- c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2162.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derrick Turnbow, whose struggles with command kept him from making the big league bullpen out of spring training, exercised the "out" in his minor league contract that allowed him to request his release if not in the majors by May 1. Turnbow didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT A DEAL]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/what-a-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1.Indians acquire OF Tris Speaker from the Boston Red Sox for P Sam Jones, IF Fred Thomas and $55,000, April 8, 1916. All-time great CF Speaker hit .354 in 11Indians seasons and managed them to 1920 World Series title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rangers Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/white-sox-rangers-preview-2164.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly two and a half years since Texas acquired Brandon McCarthy from the Chicago White Sox.On Saturday night, the oft-injured right-hander makes his first start against his former team as the Rangers continue their three-game set against the W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod not talking about new allegations]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-rod-not-talking-about-new-allegations.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for Alex Rodriguez savoring his first game action since undergoing March hip surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2148.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make his m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2149.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Eddie Guardado let his frustration with his poor start show through Thursday. He was ejected for arguing balls and strikes and then tossed his glove and hat into the stands. Guardado had just walked Oakland's Jack Cust on four pitches to force in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2150.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chris Davis struck out once Thursday, giving him 34 strikeouts for April. It's the second-highest April total in Rangers history behind Brad Wilkerson's 37 in April 2006. Davis has struck out in 18 of his 19 starts this season. --DH Hank Blalock and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 4, Rangers 2 (F) ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/athletics-4-rangers-2-f-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Rangers Preview 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/white-sox-rangers-preview-2152.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox are banged up and they aren't scoring many runs as a result.They'll need to find a way to get going offensively as they face the high-scoring Texas Rangers at hitter-friendly Rangers Ballpark on Friday night.Chicago (11-10) took two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ML Screen Printing posts SILL victoryYOUTH BASEBALL ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ml-screen-printing-posts-sill-victoryyouth-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Pomarico singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to push Major League Screen Printing by B&A Jewelers 3-2 in a Staten Island LL Major contest. Shortstop Andrew Maniscalco shined defensively.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweeney has highlight reel grab in A's win]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sweeney-has-highlight-reel-grab-in-a-s-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Sweeney retreated, leaped and stuck his glove above the eight-foot wall - and saved a much-needed victory for the ailing Oakland Athletics.Sweeney's incredible catch in straightaway center robbed Ian Kinsler of a three-run homer in the eighth inning ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future ace Skeptics aside, Rangers have grand plans for Holland ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/future-ace-skeptics-aside-rangers-have-grand-plans-for-holland-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - Admit it, you think it was a mistake to promote Derek Holland to the big leagues after one start in Triple-A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2138.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make his m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2139.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers do not have an ace for their rotation. They may, however, have a horse. For this team, the latter might be just as important as the former. Right-hander Kevin Millwood on Tuesday illustrated exactly what a horse does in a 5-4 win over Oakland ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2140.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vicente Padilla, who is 5-1 in his career against the A's, will be pushed back to start Thursday's game. Padilla had been scheduled to start Wednesday. The rest of the rotation will simply be pushed back a day as well with nobody being skipped. It c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Rangers Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/athletics-rangers-preview-2141.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a victory Thursday afternoon, the Texas Rangers will finish with a winning record in April - something that hasn't happened in Ron Washington's first two seasons managing the team.The Rangers (11-10) try for an above-.500 opening month when they go f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a light rain right now at the ballpark... ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/there-s-a-light-rain-right-now-at-the-ballpark-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's play the Cowlishaw game ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/let-s-play-the-cowlishaw-game-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting at first base for the As ¦ Eric Chavez ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/starting-at-first-base-for-the-as-¦-eric-chavez-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Contra Costa Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's-Rangers postponed by rain]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-s-rangers-postponed-by-rain.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A rainout gave the short-handed Oakland Athletics a well-timed night off.Wednesday's game between Oakland and the Texas Rangers was postponed after a one-hour rain delay and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on May 29.Earlier Wednesday, the A's pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas 5, Oakland 4 (F) ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-5-oakland-4-f-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2129.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The disabled list is becoming a more realistic possibility for center fielder Josh Hamilton because his sore ribs have not healed much in the past week, despite aggressive treatment that included a cortisone injection. Hamilton was out of the lineup for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2130.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers won Tuesday for the first time this year without a home run. Texas, however, had been shut out in the homer department on only one other occasion. That's when Kansas City's Zack Greinke shut them out completely 10 days ago. --2B Ian Kinsler']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2131.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make his m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Rangers Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/athletics-rangers-preview-2132.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vicente Padilla may not be pitching well so far, but he has been a thorn in the side of the Oakland Athletics through the years.Padilla tries to win his sixth straight decision over the Athletics when the Texas Rangers continue a three-game home series We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's play 10 games in a row against A.L. West teams ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-s-play-10-games-in-a-row-against-a-l-west-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baseball season is only three weeks old, so it's impossible to tell how the race in the American League West will shake out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Athletics 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-athletics-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the Oakland Athletics, it was a loss multiplied.Nomar Garciaparra and Mark Ellis appear headed to the disabled list with calf injuries sustained in Oakland's 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Also forced to the A's bench was rookie left-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's lose; Nomar, Ellis appear headed to DL ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-s-lose-nomar-ellis-appear-headed-to-dl-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to make up for a costly error, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Tuesday night.The Rangers (10-10) won for the fourth time in five games to get back to .500 for the first time si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Hamilton sidelined again by bruised ribs]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-hamilton-sidelined-again-by-bruised-ribs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton has a strained muscle in his left rib cage, and the Texas Rangers are hoping he can avoid the disabled list and get better with medication and a few more days of rest.Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Rangers do against the AL West? ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/how-will-rangers-do-against-the-al-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2120.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The resurgence of Matt Harrison on Monday seemed as sudden as it was stunning. One moment, Baltimore hitters were marching around the bases like a drill team; the next, the Orioles went stone cold silent. The first part of the game was a repeat of Harriso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2121.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Nelson Cruz did not start for the first time this season because manager Ron Washington said he saw some signs of fatigue. Cruz, who had five hits in his last 24 at-bats, entered the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning. Cruz, 2B Ian K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2122.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make his m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Rangers Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/athletics-rangers-preview-2123.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland is more than 1,700 miles from Arlington, Texas. A's left-hander Brett Anderson, though, should feel right at home Tuesday night.The 21-year-old native of Midland looks for his first major league victory as the suddenly hot-hitting A's open a six-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strange first inning ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/strange-first-inning-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers rally to get past Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-rally-to-get-past-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers hadn't overcome a deficit of more than two runs this season, so when they fell behind by four in the second inning against Baltimore, two things had to happen: Matt Harrison needed to pitch better, and the potent Texas lineup had to star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast Crumbs: Monday ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/breakfast-crumbs-monday-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --Notes and thoughts compiled at the breakfast table ... * After tending to some important family matters, we're back and talking Cowboys draft. Some way to return, huh? It may take Roy Williams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few random Rangers thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-few-random-rangers-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rangers and Throwing Strikes ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-rangers-and-throwing-strikes-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. In one five-day span over the last 10 days, the Rangers added three pitchers to the bullpen: LHP Derek Holland (called up to make his m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2112.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers awarded catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia the starter's job early in spring training based on the offseason work he did to improve his game. He's proving that faith in him was well-founded. After a rough first two weeks at the plate, Saltalamacchi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2113.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kris Benson, on the DL with elbow tendinitis, will play long-toss on Monday and will try to throw in the bullpen either Tuesday or Wednesday. It appears he will miss at least one more week with the injury. In his place, RHP Scott Feldman went five i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Orioles Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-orioles-preview-2114.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles pitching staffs are probably relieved that after Monday they won't have to face one another again until September.The teams close another high-scoring series Monday night in the finale of a four-game set at Camden Y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's Jones belts 3-run HR to down Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/o-s-jones-belts-3-run-hr-to-down-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Jones enjoyed beating the high-powered Texas Rangers at their own game.Jones hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied for an 8-5 victory Sunday."We can mash, too," Jones said. "We're different ballclubs, different s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bergeson's work cut out for him ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/bergeson-s-work-cut-out-for-him-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --NewOrioles pitcher Brad Bergesen looked very good against a strong Chicago White Sox lineup in his first major league start, but the Texas Rangers present an even stiffer challenge for a young starter wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, a hit for David Murphy, and it's a homer ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/finally-a-hit-for-david-murphy-and-it-s-a-homer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, a hit for Murphy, and it was a homer ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/finally-a-hit-for-murphy-and-it-was-a-homer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Hamilton sits Sunday due to bruised ribs]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-hamilton-sits-sunday-due-to-bruised-ribs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Josh Hamilton has been held out of the Texas Rangers' lineup for their game at the Baltimore Orioles.Hamilton was unable to convince manager Ron Washington that his bruised ribs were sufficiently healed to allow him to play Sunday.Hamilton ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Orioles Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-orioles-preview-2102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his major league debut Tuesday, Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brad Bergesen did not give up a hit in the first three innings and earned the win. He might need even better stuff Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards as he takes on a Texas Rangers club that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, Orioles 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-6-orioles-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers were ready each time Mark Hendrickson walked to the mound.Ian Kinsler homered twice and Texas led off the first three innings with home runs against Hendrickson in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night."In baseball, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler helps power Rangers past O's]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-helps-power-rangers-past-o-s.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler homered twice and the Texas Rangers led off the first three innings with home runs against Mark Hendrickson in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.Andruw Jones and Chris Davis also connected against Hendrickson (1-3), wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton leaves game with rib cage injury]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-leaves-game-with-rib-cage-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning with inflammation near the left side of his rib cage.Hamilton beat out an infield hit to lead off the fifth and appeared to walk gingerly for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young makes history ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/young-makes-history-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 25, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball first for Young ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/baseball-first-for-young-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 25, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RED SOX - YANKEES: ROUND 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/red-sox-yankees-round-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Had things worked out differently, Mark Teixeira could have been in the home dugout instead of the visitors side. As it was, Teixeira, making his Fenway Park debut as a member of the Yankees, was an obvious target for RedSox fans last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles: Great start ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-great-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --Koji Uehara, who struggled against the Texas Rangers last week at The Ballpark in Arlington, but he was in total control in the first inning of tonight's series opener at Camden Yards. He struck out Ian ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson donates to Baltimore charities ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/benson-donates-to-baltimore-charities-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2093.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Michael Young's home run helped diminish the heat manager Ron Washington would have taken for not pinch hitting for struggling 1B Chris Davis with the game on the line in the eighth inning. Davis, who was pinch-hit for on Thursday, was allowed to fac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2094.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have to consider finding a way to get OF/DH Andruw Jones on the field more regularly. Jones hit .500 through the first two weeks of the season with a .650 on-base percentage and a 1.650 OPS. The options would be to either move Jones to lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2095.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers are adopting an NBA approach to baseball. All you've got to do is show up for the last two minutes, er, innings. That's when the game changes. Especially if third baseman Michael Young has anything to say about it. In what is becoming a nightl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Orioles Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-orioles-preview-2096.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Baltimore Orioles forgot about the power of Michael Young and the rest of the Texas Rangers, they got a painful reminder of it in this weekend's series opener.Mark Hendrickson likely needs no reminding.The Orioles left-hander takes another shot at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young's blast helps Rangers stun O's]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/young-s-blast-helps-rangers-stun-o-s.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[George Sherrill was in command, overpowering one batter after another. It hardly mattered that Ian Kinsler got a two-out single in the ninth, because all the Baltimore Orioles closer needed was one more out to secure a victory.Problem was, Michael Young w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays Report ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-report-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rios comes out of his funk]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rios-comes-out-of-his-funk.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six strong innings and Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay and Alex Rios each hit home runs as theTorontoBlueJays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers talk: Catchers ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-talk-catchers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Rangers 2 (F) ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-5-rangers-2-f-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Jays get upper hand]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/short-handed-jays-get-upper-hand.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays keep on winning ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jays-keep-on-winning-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six strong innings and Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay and Alex Rios each hit home runs as theTorontoBlueJays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays crank up juice]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jays-crank-up-juice.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two more pitchers injured?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2087.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF David Murphy drew two walks Thursday, but was 0-for-1. He is now 0-for-21 for the season. --C Taylor Teagarden, making only his fourth start of the season, struck out in all four at-bats Thursday. He has struck out in all seven of his at-bats over hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2088.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have to consider finding a way to get OF/DH Andruw Jones on the field more regularly. Jones hit .500 through the first two weeks of the season with a .650 on-base percentage and a 1.650 OPS. The options would be to either move Jones to lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2089.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Did a day off help center fielder Josh Hamilton rediscover his power stroke? It certainly appears so. Though he eventually pinch-hit, Hamilton did not start Wednesday's game at Toronto after starting the first 13 games of the season. He had been strugglin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Jays' first: 5 series wins]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-jays-first-5-series-wins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond pitched six strong innings and Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay and Alex Rios each hit home runs as theTorontoBlueJays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Be Bashful ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/don-t-be-bashful-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregame Dave ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/pregame-dave-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --Manager Dave Trembley is looking for the starter in tomorrow night's series opener against the Texas Rangers -- Koji Uehara -- to look more like the guy who lost to Boston than the guy who defeated the R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays recover after Ryan's struggles ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jays-recover-after-ryan-s-struggles-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpire bounces back ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/umpire-bounces-back-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Umpire Kerwin Danley suffered from a "powerful headache'' but was apparently fine otherwise yesterday after getting hit by the barrel of a broken bat a night earlier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays score 11th-inning win ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jays-score-11th-inning-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just when David Purcey, Rod Barajas and Alex Rios showed signs of getting themselves right, B.J. Ryan once again went wrong for theTorontoBlueJays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millar delivers in extra innings]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/millar-delivers-in-extra-innings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOXSCORE: Rangers- Jays, S9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2079.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Derek Holland, who was called up Saturday after just five appearances above Class A, made his major league debut Wednesday under less-than-ideal circumstances. It only served to make his appearance that much more impressive. He entered with the base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2080.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have to consider finding a way to get OF/DH Andruw Jones on the field more regularly. Jones hit .500 through the first two weeks of the season with a .650 on-base percentage and a 1.650 OPS. The options would be to either move Jones to lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2081.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another day, another twist for the Rangers' beleaguered bullpen. On Wednesday, the Rangers placed one starter on the disabled list, moved a reliever into the rotation, claimed another reliever on waivers, had a 22-year-old rookie make his major league deb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-blue-jays-preview-2082.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have yet to lose a series this season. An extra-inning victory in their last contest put them in position to keep that streak going.On Thursday night, the Blue Jays look for their second straight victory in the finale of a three-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays outlast Rangers in 11 innings]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-outlast-rangers-in-11-innings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millar wasn't quite sure who he was facing when he stepped to the plate in the 11th inning. Once he figured it out, he drove in the winning run.Millar's single over the drawn-in outfield scored Vernon Wells from second base, giving the Toronto Blue ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Robot' Halladay is human after all]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-robot-halladay-is-human-after-all.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpire hit in head by broken bat shard ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/umpire-hit-in-head-by-broken-bat-shard-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers put an end to Roy Halladay's perfect start to the season in a game delayed 10 minutes when the barrel of a broken bat struck home plate umpire Kerwin Danley in the side of the head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2068.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The slider, the curve, the slurve -- whatever you want to call Brandon McCarthy's revamped breaking pitch -- has helped give him a strong start to the 2009 season. McCarthy made his second consecutive quality start Tuesday, going six innings and allowing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2069.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Vicente Padilla's velocity has dropped, and the Rangers are concerned. Padilla, who normally throws fastballs in the mid-90s, has been pitching at 88 to 91 mph the last two starts. In those two starts, Padilla has allowed 19 hits in 8 1/3 innings. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2070.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have to consider finding a way to get OF/DH Andruw Jones on the field more regularly. Jones hit .500 through the first two weeks of the season with a .650 on-base percentage and a 1.650 OPS. The options would be to either move Jones to lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay roughed upRangers bring high-flying Jays down to earth]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/halladay-roughed-uprangers-bring-high-flying-jays-down-to-earth.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOXSCORE: Rangers- Jays S11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cito preaches gospel of calm]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/cito-preaches-gospel-of-calm.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cito Gaston would like to remind the good burghers of Toronto that it was many, many years ago now. Long enough, he figures, to forget.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though they hadn't won away from home, the Texas Rangers felt confident heading into their current seven-game road trip.Despite a rough start and rumors of their manager's uncertain future, the Rangers look for a third straight victory Wednesday night whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Blue Jays 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-blue-jays-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers don't really enjoy facing Roy Halladay but they sure don't shy away from him, either.Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler each hit two-run homers and the Rangers again roughed up the Toronto ace, beating the Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday night."He's a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holliday has answers for questions about slump]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/holliday-has-answers-for-questions-about-slump.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Holliday was acquired in November to help beef up the Oakland offense, and he does lead the team in RBIs, with nine. He's hitting well under his career average, however, and he hasn't hit a home run in an Oakland uniform, either during the spring or ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays set early AL East pace]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-set-early-al-east-pace.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEY, HOYNSIE! ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hey-hoynsie-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Got anIndians question? Send it in. Plain DealerIndians beat writer Paul Hoynes will choose several to answer each Sunday. Submit your question to cleveland.com/heyhoynsie. Read Paul's answers each Sunday here in the sports section. All of Paul's answers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2060.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Ian Kinsler was named AL Co-Player of the Week, sharing the honors with Kansas City RHP Zack Greinke. Kinsler batted .556 (15-for-27) for the week, including a cycle during a 6-for-6 performance. Kinsler also stole six bases. It is his second A.L. Pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2061.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have to consider finding a way to get OF/DH Andruw Jones on the field more regularly. Jones hit .500 through the first two weeks of the season with a .650 on-base percentage and a 1.650 OPS. The options would be to either move Jones to lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2062.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers president Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels tried to dispel any notion that manager Ron Washington's job was in jeopardy just 12 games into the season. "I think Ron's fine," Ryan told reporters Monday. "I don't see anything that concerns ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's unleash new bunt instrument]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/m-s-unleash-new-bunt-instrument.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheMariners' small ball has played a big role in a start that matches the best in franchise history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody should be upset by Swisher's words]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/nobody-should-be-upset-by-swisher-s-words.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn't like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler named AL co-player of week ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-named-al-co-player-of-week-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2049.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to bolster the league's worst bullpen, the Rangers called up prized prospect Derek Holland from Class AAA Oklahoma on Saturday. Holland replaces Josh Rupe, who was designated for assignment after compiling a 15.63 ERA in the first 10 games o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2050.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Ian Kinsler has an excellent shot to be the AL Player of the Week after going 15-for-27 (.556) with a cycle that was part of a 6-for-6 night, eight consecutive at-bats with a hit and six stolen bases for the week. Kinsler had a 1.600 OPS for the week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2051.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers may have to consider finding a way to get OF/DH Andruw Jones on the field more regularly. Jones hit .500 through the first two weeks of the season with a .650 on-base percentage and a 1.650 OPS. The options would be to either move Jones to lef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Romero baffles A's in win ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rookie-romero-baffles-a-s-in-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kurt Suzuki wishesTorontoBlueJays fans had talked to him before jumping to conclusions about rookie pitcher Ricky Romero. Seriously. Rather than sitting there givingJays general manager J.P. Ricciardi the raspberry for picking Romero instead of shortstop ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Young knows drama ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/michael-young-knows-drama-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, Royals 5  2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-6-royals-5--2054.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young comes through as Rangers rally ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/young-comes-through-as-rangers-rally-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Young was just trying to put the ball in play. He did a lot more than that, and seconds later the Texas Rangers were celebrating a comeback victory.Young hit a ninth-inning leadoff homer off reliever Kyle Farnsworth and the Rangers rallied from tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lurie: Major league pitching has been unseasonably cold so far this season ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/lurie-major-league-pitching-has-been-unseasonably-cold-so-far-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two weeks of the 2009 Baseball season now concluded have we learned anything from the performance of the teams?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2040.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stellar starting pitching is keeping the Kansas City Royals' early-season success going.The Royals will look for another strong effort on the mound from Kyle Davies in Sunday's series finale in Texas, where they'll aim for their first road sweep of the Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holland is a member of the Texas Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/holland-is-a-member-of-the-texas-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Year for the Dutch ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/good-year-for-the-dutch-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promoting Derek Holland is a panic move ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/promoting-derek-holland-is-a-panic-move-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-game notes from Don Wakamatsu, Jim Leyland ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/pre-game-notes-from-don-wakamatsu-jim-leyland-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holland called up, Rupe released ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/holland-called-up-rupe-released-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Greinke tames Texas for first shutout]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-greinke-tames-texas-for-first-shutout.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most pitchers dread a trip to Rangers Ballpark. Not Kansas City's Zack Greinke. He kept posting zeros.Greinke did not allow a run for his third straight start this season, pitching a seven-hitter for his first career shutout as the Royals beat the Texas R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another power outage Rangers shut out for seven innings while Kansas City tees off ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/another-power-outage-rangers-shut-out-for-seven-innings-while-kansas-city-tees-off-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - Gil Meche pitched into the seventh without allowing a run, Mark Teahen assumed his new role by going 5-for-6 with a homer and the Kansas City Royals beat theRangers, 12-3, on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers call up prized pitching prospect]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-call-up-prized-pitching-prospect.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The future is here for one of the Texas Rangers' prized pitching prospects.The Rangers announced Saturday they've purchases the contract of left-hander Derek Holland from Triple-A Oklahoma City.To make room for Holland, the Rangers have designated right-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2031.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another game in which the Rangers rotation struggled. Another night on which the bullpen faltered. But the unique thing about Friday's 12-3 loss to Kansas City was that at the very moment the team had the slightest chance to climb back into it, manager Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2032.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers scored all three of their runs on solo home runs in the eighth and ninth innings Friday. DH Hank Blalock and LF Marlon Byrd had back-to-back homers in the eighth -- the first pair of Rangers to hit back-to-back homers this season. Jarrod Sal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2033.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have serious bullpen issues. Closer Frank Francisco and converted starter Jason Jennings combined to pitch 4 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in the first week. But the other five members of the bullpen -- LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Eddie ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-rangers-preview-2034.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Greinke might have already shown the Kansas City Royals were right to sign him to a contract extension.After three seasons, Kevin Millwood is still trying to prove he's worth his hefty contract with the Texas Rangers.On Saturday night, two of the AL']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meche holds down Rangers, gets K.C. a win]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/meche-holds-down-rangers-gets-k-c-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gil Meche didn't look like somebody who hates pitching in Rangers Ballpark, and his Kansas City Royals teammates certainly didn't seem like the worst-hitting team in the majors.Meche pitched into the seventh without allowing a run, Mark Teahen assumed his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall wants a piece of big night ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hall-wants-a-piece-of-big-night-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler's record-setting night has caught the attention of the Baseball Hall of Fame.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame wants part of record night ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hall-of-fame-wants-part-of-record-night-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler's record-setting night has caught the attention of the Baseball Hall of Fame.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers aren't planning for rainout ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-aren-t-planning-for-rainout-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What they're saying in Kansas City ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/what-they-re-saying-in-kansas-city-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Phils' Lidge off to shaky start ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/phillies-notes-phils-lidge-off-to-shaky-start-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Brad Lidge has saved 47 consecutive regular-season games, but in two of his first five appearances this year, only multiple-runPhillies leads saved his streak.On April 8 against Atlanta, Lidge entered the ninth inning with a 12-10 lead and su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2023.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have serious bullpen issues. Closer Frank Francisco and converted starter Jason Jennings combined to pitch 4 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in the first week. But the other five members of the bullpen -- LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Eddie ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2024.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers got homers from OF Nelson Cruz and 2B Ian Kinsler in Wednesday's win over Baltimore. It gave the Rangers homers in all nine games this season, matching the longest streak of last year. The Rangers are the only team to have homered in every g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2025.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The biggest news of the Rangers' off day was that the Hall of Fame came calling, looking for some memorabilia from Ian Kinsler's historic game on a historic day. In addition to hitting for the cycle on Wednesday night -- on Jackie Robinson Day -- Kinsler ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time for the Cowlishaw game ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/it-s-time-for-the-cowlishaw-game-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 14, 2009 (The Dallas Morning News delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler hopes cycle part of a complete season]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-hopes-cycle-part-of-a-complete-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the cycle complete after his headfirst slide into third, Ian Kinsler emphatically slapped his hands together while still kneeling over the base.Kinsler then removed his Texas Rangers batting helmet and looked up, the sense of satisfaction clear in hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Inside Pitch Covering the bases in the major leagues ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-inside-pitch-covering-the-bases-in-the-major-leagues-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME OF THE DAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MERLE HARMON 1926-2009 Former Rangers broadcaster dies at 82 Harmon's work helped lead Nadel, Uecker into the booth ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/merle-harmon-1926-2009-former-rangers-broadcaster-dies-at-82-harmon-s-work-helped-lead-nadel-uecker-into-the-booth-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Merle Harmon, who brought energy and warmth to theRangers' television booth for most of the 1980s, died Wednesday at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. He was 82.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler has had some big games at the plate against the Kansas City Royals. None of those performances came anywhere close to matching his last effort for the Texas Rangers.After the game of his career, Kinsler looks to help the Rangers continue their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2013.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler, his uniform smeared from collar to knee with infield dirt, held court on hitting for the cycle and setting a franchise record by collecting six hits in a nine-inning game. A few lockers over, Nelson Cruz answered questions about his grand sla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2014.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Ian Kinsler and RF Nelson Cruz each homered, extending the Rangers' streak of games with a home run to start the season to nine. The Rangers are the only team in the majors to homer in all of its games. --The Rangers have scored 19 or more runs in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2015.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have serious bullpen issues. Closer Frank Francisco and converted starter Jason Jennings combined to pitch 4 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in the first week. But the other five members of the bullpen -- LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Eddie ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler hits for cycle as Rangers end 5-game slide]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-hits-for-cycle-as-rangers-end-5-game-slide.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a night when every major league player was wearing No. 42, Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler dominated a game just like Jackie Robinson once did.Kinsler hit for the cycle while going 6-for-6 and scored five times, matching team records for hits ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nady's injury rocks Yanks' outfield]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/nady-s-injury-rocks-yanks-outfield.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. Xavier Nady's injury makes it dangerously thin, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsler hits for cycle, goes 6-for-6 in Rangers' win]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/kinsler-hits-for-cycle-goes-6-for-6-in-rangers-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler bolted out of the batter's box as soon as the ball left his bat. He knew he was headed to third base, no matter what.The Texas Rangers had a big lead over Baltimore in the sixth, and Kinsler already had the chance to accomplish the rare feat o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Kinsler hits for cycle]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-kinsler-hits-for-cycle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Kinsler, who had already hit for the cycle, doubled in the eighth to become the second player in Rangers history with six hits in a game.Kinsler led off the first with a double, hit his third homer of the season in the third and then had two singles i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers Cycle Hitters]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-cycle-hitters.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers players who have hit for the cycle:Ian Kinsler, April 15, 2009, vs. BaltimoreGary Matthews Jr., Sept. 13, 2006, vs. DetroitMark Teixeira, Aug. 17, 2004, vs. ClevelandOddibe McDowell, July 23, 1985, vs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers activate Eyre from DL, option Madrigal]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-activate-eyre-from-dl-option-madrigal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Willie Eyre has been activated from the disabled list, providing a potential boost for the Texas Rangers' bullpen.Eyre was available to pitch Wednesday night against Baltimore.Right-hander Warner Madrigal was optioned to Triple-A Okl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-2006.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only a week into the season and the Rangers are recasting roles in the struggling bullpen. The only guy with a defined role is Frank Francisco, the team's closer. Everybody else's role: Be prepared. The Rangers, who began Monday with the AL's worst relief]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-2007.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Michael Young, RF Nelson Cruz and 1B Chris Davis all homered for the Rangers on Tuesday. The club has homered in each of its first eight games, breaking the team record of seven games set in 1992 and equaled in 1993. The Rangers are the only team to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-2008.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have serious bullpen issues. Closer Frank Francisco and converted starter Jason Jennings combined to pitch 4 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in the first week. But the other five members of the bullpen -- LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Eddie ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rangers Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-rangers-preview-2009.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prior to last week, Kris Benson hadn't pitched in the majors since he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles in 2006.Hoping to revive his career with the Texas Rangers, Benson faces his former club for the first time while trying to help his new team avoid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles hold on to hand Rangers fifth straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-hold-on-to-hand-rangers-fifth-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Jones rewarded Baltimore's weary bullpen for its solid work. Jones hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Orioles held on to hand the Texas Rangers their fifth straight loss, 7-5 on Tuesday night.With the score tied at 3, Brian Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast Crumbs: Tuesday ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/breakfast-crumbs-tuesday-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 14, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --Notes and thoughts compiled at the breakfast table ... * Thanks for the memories: Mark Fidrych and Harry Kalas. * Dallas Mavericks 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 94: Jason Terry's 18-footer with 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rangers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-rangers-preview-2012.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Texas right-hander Brandon McCarthy faced Baltimore, it was his final start for 11 months.The oft-injured Ranger is hoping Tuesday night's start against the Orioles at Rangers Ballpark will be the spark he and his teammates need after droppi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1997.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Frank Francisco pitched a perfect ninth inning even though it wasn't a save situation. Since becoming the Rangers' closer late last August, Francisco has not allowed an earned run in 14 innings. He has held hitters to a .104 average and has allowed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1998.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have serious bullpen issues. Closer Frank Francisco and converted starter Jason Jennings combined to pitch 4 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in the first week. But the other five members of the bullpen -- LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Eddie ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1999.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Vicente Padilla couldn't give the Rangers the "shut-down" inning they needed Monday night. As a result, they lost for the fourth straight time. Padilla went to the mound with a 4-2 lead in the fourth, but had no weapons at his disposal. His f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball elders teach lessons of the game]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/baseball-elders-teach-lessons-of-the-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elvis Andrus can't decide on the most exciting moment of his offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rangers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-rangers-preview-2001.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Texas right-hander Brandon McCarthy faced Baltimore, it was his final start for 11 months.The oft-injured Ranger is hoping Tuesday night's start against the Orioles at Rangers Ballpark will be the spark he and his teammates need after droppi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles do the little things to top Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-do-the-little-things-to-top-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baltimore's bloops were enough to the beat the Rangers' blasts, with the help of a big blunder.Baltimore had seven RBI singles and held on for a 10-9 victory Monday night when Texas, which hit three home runs, failed to capitalize on Ian Kinsler's leadoff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try finding a ballplayer like Fidrych these days]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/try-finding-a-ballplayer-like-fidrych-these-days.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Fidrych had a style all his own. Sadly, his death reminds us that they don't make ballplayers like him anymore, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers take Blalock out of lineup with stiff neck]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-take-blalock-out-of-lineup-with-stiff-neck.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hank Blalock has been scratched from his first scheduled start in the field for the Texas Rangers because of a stiff neck.Blalock was in the lineup Monday at first base, but the Rangers announced 20 minutes before the game against Baltimore that Blalock w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholics skip holy services, go to game]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/catholics-skip-holy-services-go-to-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Matt Johnston did not want to miss his 26th consecutiveTigers home opener, even if it meant missing Catholic services for Good Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1988.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Josh Hamilton and 2B Ian Kinsler each had two-run homers to account for all the Rangers runs on Sunday. Six of the Rangers final eight runs in the Detroit series scored on homers. The Rangers have had a tendency in recent years to become too dependen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1989.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have serious bullpen issues. Closer Frank Francisco and converted starter Jason Jennings combined to pitch 4 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in the first week. But the other five members of the bullpen -- LHP C.J. Wilson, LHP Eddie ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1990.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jason Jennings is hoping to return to the starting rotation, but for right now, the emergency member of the bullpen is doing a pretty good job imitating a set-up man. On Saturday, he entered a one-run game in the sixth and deftly pitched thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1991.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 8,BlueJays 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/orioles-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles have missed two straight chances to sweep three-game series. They've had a much easier time taking advantage of matchups with Vicente Padilla in recent years.Having started the season with strong efforts against their first two oppon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a tour of the Cowboys' new stadium, then take in a Rangers game ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/take-a-tour-of-the-cowboys-new-stadium-then-take-in-a-rangers-game-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Want a peek at the huge, retractable-roofed stadium in Arlington where the Dallas Cowboys will play next fall?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/tigers-6-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge was sure glad when Kevin Millwood left the game Sunday.Inge homered and hit a two-run single in a six-run eighth inning, helping the Detroit Tigers rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.Millwood threw seven shutout innings before han]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inge helps Tigers rally to beat Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/inge-helps-tigers-rally-to-beat-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge homered and hit a two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Sunday.Carlos Guillen also had a two-run double for Detroit, which trailed 4-0 after seven innings. Placido Polanco we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview-1996.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers starter Kevin Millwood is in great shape to begin the new season. So were the Rangers, until they traveled to Detroit.Millwood seeks to help the Rangers avoid a three-game sweep and their eighth straight loss at Comerica Park when they concl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview-1983.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers starter Kevin Millwood is in great shape to begin the new season. 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With less than a week to go in spring training, the unsettled nature of the bullp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1986.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Texas, Mike Maddux. You know the old saying: Everything is bigger here, especially the walk totals. On a windy Friday afternoon, the new Rangers pitching coach watched as all that could go wrong with his pitching staff did in a 15-2 thrashing a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1987.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Since the beginning of the 2007 season, the Rangers have lost by a margin of at least 13 runs on three occasions. All three occasions have come at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. --Since a crisp season-opening win over Cleveland, the Rangers have made ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1974.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, the unsettled nature of the bullp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1975.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Texas, Mike Maddux. You know the old saying: Everything is bigger here, especially the walk totals. On a windy Friday afternoon, the new Rangers pitching coach watched as all that could go wrong with his pitching staff did in a 15-2 thrashing a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1976.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Since the beginning of the 2007 season, the Rangers have lost by a margin of at least 13 runs on three occasions. All three occasions have come at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. --Since a crisp season-opening win over Cleveland, the Rangers have made ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano completes a terrible trifecta]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/pavano-completes-a-terrible-trifecta.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller looks to deliver good news ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/miller-looks-to-deliver-good-news-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera's slow start in 2008 played a role in the Detroit Tigers' disappointing season. They are hoping his hot start to this year leads to better results in 2009.After routing Texas in the opener, Cabrera and the Tigers continue their three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swisher leads Yankees to first win ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/swisher-leads-yankees-to-first-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE - The New York Yankees finally got their first win, using standout performances by newcomers A.J. Burnett, Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera continues hot start as Tigers rout Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/cabrera-continues-hot-start-as-tigers-rout-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera heaped pressure on his broad shoulders early last year, trying to live up to his $152 million deal with the Detroit Tigers while adjusting to the AL.After starting slowly, Cabrera finished strongly and led the league in homers.Now, he's pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers score 15, hand Rangers 1st loss of '09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/tigers-score-15-hand-rangers-1st-loss-of-09.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit a grand slam and matched his career high with six RBIs, leading Armando Galarraga and the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 15-2 Friday in their home opener.The Tigers gave 44,588 fans plenty of reasons to cheer after bolstering low]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1965.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees 11, Orioles 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays keep roll going thanks to slick Garza ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rays-keep-roll-going-thanks-to-slick-garza-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's like the off-season never happened for Matt Garza and the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee offers clarity to soothe feelings ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/lee-offers-clarity-to-soothe-feelings-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washburn out-duels Perkins in M's 2-0 win ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/washburn-out-duels-perkins-in-m-s-2-0-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners 2, TWINS 0 -- At Minneapolis, Jarrod Washburn gave up five hits in eight innings and Brandon Morrow got his first save of the season for the Mariners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two down in Texas]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/two-down-in-texas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1970.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, the unsettled nature of the bullp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1971.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On your typical day, the Rangers' bench in has two players who have won a combined 21 Gold Gloves, a guy who has hit .300 over the past two seasons and a catcher who might be the best defensive talent in the game. And if you think that's good, just wait u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1972.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers have won their first two day games of the season and are scheduled for three consecutive day games in Detroit over the weekend. Last year, the Rangers were vampires. They definitely did not like the sunlight. They were 17-24 during the day l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games of the Day ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/games-of-the-day-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1956.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, the unsettled nature of the bullp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1957.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers gave up on outfielder Nelson Cruz last spring, but then again, so did the rest of baseball. That may just end up being the Rangers' very good fortune. Cruz, who hit a pair of home runs Wednesday in an 8-5 win over Cleveland, cleared waivers at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1958.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--How pretty was the Rangers' season-opening 9-1 win over Cleveland? Pretty enough to impress the team president, Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. "It was the best opener I've ever been a part of," said Ryan, who has been around the game for 40-plus years. The R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-1959.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano seems confident he can revive his once-promising career now that he's a member of the Cleveland Indians.The oft-injured right-hander gets his first chance Thursday when he tries to help the Indians avoid being swept in a three-game road series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruz, Andrus power Rangers past Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/cruz-andrus-power-rangers-past-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elvis Andrus reached the majors so soon because the Texas Rangers thought he could help shore up their infield defense.The rookie showed Wednesday night that he can hit a little, too.Andrus hit his first career homer, and Nelson Cruz added two solo shots ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox cable to televise KC games ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/cox-cable-to-televise-kc-games-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SPRINGDALE - Baseball fans in Northwest Arkansas won't have to drive to Kansas City, Mo., to see the unveiling of refurbished Kauffman Stadium on Friday. They'll be able to see it - plus the rest of the Royals' weekend series against the New York Yankees ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers to probe fire chief's death Cleveland official's brothers raise questions about initial suicide ruling ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-to-probe-fire-chief-s-death-cleveland-official-s-brothers-raise-questions-about-initial-suicide-ruling-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTexasRangers have agreed to help investigate the death of Cleveland's veteran fire chief, who died last week from a fatal gunshot wound.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With growing emphasis on 100-pitch limits, today's aces very rarely pitch a complete game ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-growing-emphasis-on-100-pitch-limits-today-s-aces-very-rarely-pitch-a-complete-game-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ John "Blue Moon" Odom laughs and shakes his head when approached about the subject of pitch counts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1951.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie shortstop Elvis Andrus wasted no time making an impression on his new major league teammates in Monday's 9-1 opening-day win over Cleveland. 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Since m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1953.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, the unsettled nature of the bullp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-1954.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians had to like their chances to win their season opener with the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner starting and a healthy and dynamic offense backing him up.The Indians, however, couldn't keep up with the Texas Rangers on the mound or a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers that got away ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/closers-that-got-away-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ahh, what could have been.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1942.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears the offseason conditioning program has helped Kevin Millwood. The Rangers' opening-day starter looked like a different man in his seven-inning outing during a 9-1 win over Cleveland. It's the longest Millwood has pitched in any of his four appe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1943.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Frank Catalanotto cleared release waivers and was officially released on Monday. He is free to sign with any team, and the Rangers will have to pick up all but $400,000 of the $6 million he is owed. --3B Michael Young appeared to adapt well to his ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1944.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right now or never His team's built for the future, but Washington can't wait ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/right-now-or-never-his-team-s-built-for-the-future-but-washington-can-t-wait-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Ron Washington's concession, this is the best Rangers team he's taken into a season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY FORUM ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sportsday-forum-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tech is a better fit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY PICKS ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sportsday-picks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TIM COWLISHAW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Indians 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-9-indians-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks celebrates opening day almost like Christmas, complete with a family dinner the night before. This year's festivities included some "pretty optimistic" talk that he joked may only have been partly caused by the wine.Maybe the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAY BALL! ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/play-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers blast Indians ace Lee for easy win]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-blast-indians-ace-lee-for-easy-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers can still hit. Cliff Lee can attest to that.The AL Cy Young Award winner allowed seven runs and 10 hits in five innings, including Hank Blalock's three-run homer, and the Rangers routed the Cleveland Indians 9-1 Monday in their season op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1933.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1934.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go into the season without a true right-handed setup man in the bullpen. They have elected instead to go with more versatile "utility" pitchers and will entrust the eighth inning mostly to C.J. Wilson and Eddie Guardado. The club elected to mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1935.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Ron Washington has set his rotation for the start of the season. Washington will go with RHPs Kevin Millwood, Vicente Padilla, Brandon McCarthy, Kris Benson and LHP Matt Harrison. There had been some discussion about starting Benson in the No. 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers Roster]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/2009-texas-rangers-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers put 4 pitchers on DL to complete roster]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-put-4-pitchers-on-dl-to-complete-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have designated third baseman Travis Metcalf for assignment and placed right-handers Joaquin Benoit and Eric Hurley on the 60-day disabled list.Those were among several moves Sunday to complete their 25-man roster.Benoit and Hurley both ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Rangers Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/indians-rangers-preview-1938.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood will start his fourth consecutive season opener since joining the Texas Rangers, yet he has a lot to do this year to guarantee the chance for a fifth.Cliff Lee was on the back end of Cleveland's rotation to start last season, a year after b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millwood, Lee highlight Rangers-Indians opener]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/millwood-lee-highlight-rangers-indians-opener.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood will start his fourth consecutive season opener since joining the Texas Rangers, yet he has a lot to do this year to guarantee the chance for a fifth.Cliff Lee was on the back end of Cleveland's rotation to start last season, a year after b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to expect in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/here-s-what-to-expect-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one expected the Rays to reach the World Series last year. With that in mind, Joel Sherman tells you what to expect in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managers on the hot seat]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/managers-on-the-hot-seat.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York isn't the only place where the pressure's on. Ken Rosenthal tells you which managers are on the hot seat this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eventful schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/eventful-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sports smorgasbord is loaded these days. They'll be playing for college basketball's men's and women's titles in the next couple of days. The Rangers season is upon us. NASCAR is in town. The Stars play their final home game of the season today agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 5, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-5-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kris Benson appears ready to make his long awaited return to the big leagues.Benson made his final exhibition start Saturday and pitched five innings in the Texas Rangers' 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals.Kansas City's Mike Jacobs and John Buck each hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1930.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1931.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1932.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Frank Catalanotto was released on April 1 to clear a spot on the Rangers' roster for OF Andruw Jones. The fact that Catalanotto hits left-handed and Jones hits right-handed undoubtedly factored into the decision, as the Rangers are lefty-heavy at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 players to watch this season ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/10-players-to-watch-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The unpredictable antics on the field. The slogan to describe his sometimes erratic behaviour off it. The I-don't-give-a-damn persona, and the ability to dominate at the plate despite it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1921.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Frank Catalanotto was released on April 1 to clear a spot on the Rangers' roster for OF Andruw Jones. The fact that Catalanotto hits left-handed and Jones hits right-handed undoubtedly factored into the decision, as the Rangers are lefty-heavy at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1922.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1923.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' future bright thanks to Teixeira trade]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-future-bright-thanks-to-teixeira-trade.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira has provided quite a future for the Texas Rangers even without being a part of it.Teixeira turned down a big contract extension in 2007 that would have made him a franchise cornerstone, forcing the Rangers to trade their former first-round p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Royals 2]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-7-royals-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Murphy's two-run single highlighted a four-run fifth inning against Zach Greinke, and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Friday night.Rookie Elvis Andrus led off the fifth with a bunt single, and the Rangers later loaded the ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Padilla leaves after 2 innings]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-padilla-leaves-after-2-innings.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers right-hander Vicente Padilla left Friday night's exhibition game against the Kansas City Royals after two innings because of slight stiffness in his right forearm.Padilla allowed one run and two hits in his final spring tuneup. Padilla was o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corpus Christi greets Pence, Astros After 51 years, big leagues back in coastal town ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/corpus-christi-greets-pence-astros-after-51-years-big-leagues-back-in-coastal-town-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CORPUS CHRISTI - Wearing a brick red Lance Berkman jersey, Sylvia Nugent squeezed between more than 100 strangers as former Corpus Christi Hooks star Hunter Pence worked his way her direction, greeting fans and signing autographs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1911.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1912.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1913.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Frank Catalanotto was released on April 1 to clear a spot on the Rangers' roster for OF Andruw Jones. The fact that Catalanotto hits left-handed and Jones hits right-handed undoubtedly factored into the decision, as the Rangers are lefty-heavy at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Royals 3]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-9-royals-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Feldman allowed a run and three hits in his sixth spring training start, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 9-3 Thursday.The start may be Feldman's last for a while because the Rangers are moving him to the bullpen to start the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Andruw Jones accepts backup role]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-andruw-jones-accepts-backup-role.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones and the Texas Rangers seem to be on the same page.Hoping to make the team as a backup, Jones went 2-for-2 with a double and go-ahead home run Wednesday against the Angels to earn the final spot on the Rangers' roster."There was a time earlier]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[High School Report ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/high-school-report-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot-1917.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Angels 4 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-angels-4-1918.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Loux was not impressed with his last audition for a spot in the banged-up Los Angeles Angels' rotation.Loux gave up three runs - two earned- in five innings of the Angels' 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday."It's been a rough spring to be ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1902.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1903.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Frank Catalanotto was released on April 1 to clear a spot on the Rangers' roster for OF Andruw Jones. The fact that Catalanotto hits left-handed and Jones hits right-handed undoubtedly factored into the decision, as the Rangers are lefty-heavy at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1904.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers make room for Jones by dumping Catalanotto]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-make-room-for-jones-by-dumping-catalanotto.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers cleared the way for Andruw Jones to make their opening-day roster by releasing Frank Catalanotto on Wednesday.Jones, who won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves as Atlanta's center fielder, recovered from a slow start and is batting .293 with thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Angels 4 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-angels-4-1907.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Loux was not impressed with his last audition for a spot in the banged-up Los Angeles Angels' rotation.Loux gave up three runs - two earned- in five innings of the Angels' 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday."It's been a rough spring to be ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson will get back in bigs in Rangers rotation]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/benson-will-get-back-in-bigs-in-rangers-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Kris Benson has made the Texas Rangers' starting rotation after not pitching in the majors since 2006.General manager Jon Daniels said Wednesday that Benson will be a starter, a move that pushes right-hander Scott Feldman to the bullpen. Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson will get back in bigs in Rangers rotation 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/benson-will-get-back-in-bigs-in-rangers-rotation-1909.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Kris Benson has made the Texas Rangers' starting rotation after not pitching in the majors since 2006.General manager Jon Daniels said Wednesday that Benson will be a starter, a move that pushes right-hander Scott Feldman to the bullpen. Bens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAGE 2 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/page-2-1910.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sports can be risky business]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1895.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1896.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1897.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Travis Metcalf, who has spent parts of the past two seasons with Class AAA Oklahoma and Texas, will open the 2009 season in Oklahoma. The Rangers optioned him to their top minor league affiliate after he hit .197 in Cactus League play. --LHP Kason Ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 10, Rangers 3]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/giants-10-rangers-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Jennings bolstered his case for a spot in the Texas Rangers' bullpen on Tuesday.Jennings threw three strong innings in Texas' 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He gave up one run and one hit, struck out four and walked none."Hopefully, I proved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers assign 3B Metcalf, LHP Gabbard to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-assign-3b-metcalf-lhp-gabbard-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have assigned third baseman Travis Metcalf and left-handed pitcher Kason Gabbard to Triple-A Oklahoma City.Metcalf was sent down Tuesday after hitting .197 in 27 games this spring. He showed promise as a rookie in 2007 but got hurt in sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1900.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analyzing the big decisions of spring]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/analyzing-the-big-decisions-of-spring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Price got the last out of the ALCS. He also got sent down. Dayn Perry examines this and the other big decisions of spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1887.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1888.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chris Davis left the March 30 game with a left patella tendon injury. The team termed Davis' exit precautionary. --OF Andruw Jones appeared likely to make the team and be the DH/cleanup hitter, at least against left-handed pitching, only a few days a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1889.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers trying to decide whether to keep Jones]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-trying-to-decide-whether-to-keep-jones.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers manager Ron Washington said Monday the competition between outfielders Andruw Jones and Frank Catalanotto for Texas' lone position opening may not be settled by the time the team breaks camp Thursday."It's a tough one to call," said Washington, ad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Giants 5(10)]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-7-giants-5-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kris Benson believes he has done enough to nail down the final spot in Texas' rotation, and manager Ron Washington agrees."He's one of mine," Washington said when asked if Benson is one of the Rangers' five best starters. "It's more than me making the dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1892.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It could be all or nothing for Red Sox this year 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/it-could-be-all-or-nothing-for-red-sox-this-year-1894.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox could win it all ... or be the odd team out in the AL East race. Even Joel Sherman isn't sure which one it will be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 13, Angels 7]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-13-angels-7.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton homered in consecutive at-bats and drove in five runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-7 on Sunday.Hamilton's first-inning homer to left-center put the Rangers ahead 2-0 and his three-run shot to right-center, his fif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It could be all or nothing for Red Sox this year]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/it-could-be-all-or-nothing-for-red-sox-this-year.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox could win it all ... or be the odd team out in the AL East race. Even Joel Sherman isn't sure which one it will be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1883.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones appeared likely to make the team and be the DH/cleanup hitter, at least against left-handed pitching, only a few days after the Rangers seemed on the verge of cutting ties with him. The Rangers explained to Jones earlier in the week they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1884.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1885.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training-1886.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1875.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones appeared likely to make the team and be the DH/cleanup hitter, at least against left-handed pitching, only a few days after the Rangers seemed on the verge of cutting ties with him. The Rangers explained to Jones earlier in the week they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1876.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1877.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Royals 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-8-royals-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Horacio Ramirez took a step toward claiming one of the final two slots in the Kansas City rotation, throwing five solid innings in the Royals' 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday.Ramirez is the Royals' only left-handed rotation candidate. He gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy listening Mutual admiration makes new team's transition smooth ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/easy-listening-mutual-admiration-makes-new-team-s-transition-smooth-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The honeymoon continues in the Rangers radio booth. Seven exhibition games into their marriage, Eric Nadel and Dave Barnett are still madly in like.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training-1880.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1869.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones appeared likely to make the team and be the DH/cleanup hitter, at least against left-handed pitching, only a few days after the Rangers seemed on the verge of cutting ties with him. The Rangers explained to Jones earlier in the week they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1870.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. With less than a week to go in spring training, a number of jobs in the bullpen w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1871.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers go to spring training every year, it seems, having to deal with massive issues within the pitching staff. They've spent another spring wandering through the Arizona desert in search of solutions to those issues. And while there appear to be br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 7, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/brewers-7-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Nelson hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Friday night.The Brewers managed just eight hits off Kevin Millwood and three relievers, but took advantage of four walks and two err]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1874.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1863.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1864.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Max Ramirez, who spent most of the spring with the Venezuelan team in the World Baseball Classic, was optioned to Class AAA Oklahoma. He went 3-for-5 in Cactus League action. --3B Michael Young left the March 20 game with some tightness in his left qu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1865.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 11, Rangers 10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/brewers-11-rangers-10.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braden Looper's long-awaited spring debut wasn't what he or the Milwaukee Brewers had hoped for.Looper allowed six runs - five earned - on seven hits in two-plus innings Thursday before the Brewers rallied for a 11-10 victory over the Texas Rangers."I was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers release Donnelly from minor deal]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-release-donnelly-from-minor-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former All-Star reliever Brendan Donnelly was released from his minor league contract by the Texas Rangers.Donnelly was a key setup man for the Angels during three trips to the playoffs from 2002-05 that included a World Series title. He became a free age]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1868.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1857.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Max Ramirez, who spent most of the spring with the Venezuelan team in the World Baseball Classic, was optioned to Class AAA Oklahoma. He went 3-for-5 in Cactus League action. --3B Michael Young left the March 20 game with some tightness in his left qu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1858.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1859.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Diamondbacks 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-8-diamondbacks-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Davis hit a seventh-inning grand slam off Arizona pitcher Tony Pena to snap a 4-4 tie and lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.Josh Hamilton drove in one run for Texas and had two hits while Hank Blalock ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1861.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1852.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1853.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jimmy Gobble, recently released by the Royals, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and was invited to Texas' major league camp. Gobble had an 8.81 ERA in 2008, when he missed several months with a back injury. --OF Andruw Jones, who decided ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1854.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Mariners 7(10)]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-7-mariners-7-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. is still trying to get comfortable playing left field for the Seattle Mariners. At the plate, baseball's active home run leader looks just fine.Griffey doubled twice and drove in two runs after nearly getting hit in the head by a fly ball ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Random thoughts at a very random time]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/random-thoughts-at-a-very-random-time.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's almost here and there are lots of stories and non-stories circulating. Tracy Ringolsby give his thoughts on them all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1847.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1848.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jimmy Gobble, recently released by the Royals, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and was invited to Texas' major league camp. Gobble had an 8.81 ERA in 2008, when he missed several months with a back injury. --OF Andruw Jones, who decided ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1849.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Texas years only boost Pudge's Hall case ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/post-texas-years-only-boost-pudge-s-hall-case-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was at the winter meetings 20 years ago that the most popular Houston Astro became aTexasRanger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payoff pitch Both in their contract years, Padilla, Millwood will give it their all in 2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/payoff-pitch-both-in-their-contract-years-padilla-millwood-will-give-it-their-all-in-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We all know the Rangers' fate, as it does every year, hinges on pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 11, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/dodgers-11-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he was getting knocked around in his previous outing, Randy Wolf was unhappy but not upset. He knew what was wrong and how to fix it.The left-hander was much more effective Sunday against a heavy-hitting Texas team.Wolf allowed only one hit over six in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks should be fine when Jeter vacates shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/yanks-should-be-fine-when-jeter-vacates-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter isn't getting any younger. And given what the Yanks have on the farm, Ken Rosenthal says they may make a request.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andruw Jones could stick with Rangers as backup]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/andruw-jones-could-stick-with-rangers-as-backup.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones could stick with the Texas Rangers through spring training, even though he won't be a starter and there is no guarantee of him making the team.During a meeting Sunday with general manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington, the five-time ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones could stay with Rangers as part-time DH]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jones-could-stay-with-rangers-as-part-time-dh.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones could stick with the Texas Rangers through spring training, even though he won't be a starter and there is no guarantee of him making the team.During a meeting Sunday with general manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington, the five-time ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1844.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1845.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones decided not to take free agency March 20 and agreed to a three-day extension of his minor league contract. The Rangers have indicated to Jones that he is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, and he's been playing mostly in minor leag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1846.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers pick up former Royals LHP Gobble]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-pick-up-former-royals-lhp-gobble.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Kansas City Royals reliever Jimmy Gobble agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.The deal was announced Saturday, a day after the Royals released Gobble. The left-hander was a supplemental pick in the 1999 draft and spent ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-8-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy's first major league spring training appearance was memorable.The son of former Dodgers and Pirates manager Jim Tracy hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning Saturday, leading the Texas Rangers over the Colorado Rockies 8-4."This is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1836.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1837.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones decided not to take free agency March 20 and agreed to a three-day extension of his minor league contract. The Rangers have indicated to Jones that he is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, and he's been playing mostly in minor leag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1838.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1839.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1826.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Marlon Byrd gave his surgically repaired left knee its most strenuous test of the spring, which is to say he gave it nary a thought while running from first to third on a lazy single. It was the first time this spring Byrd has gone from first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1827.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones decided not to take free agency March 20 and agreed to a three-day extension of his minor league contract. The Rangers have indicated to Jones that he is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, and he's been playing mostly in minor leag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1828.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 11, Rockies 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-11-rockies-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton doesn't feel comfortable at the plate so far this spring.His swing feels funny, his timing off.Still, the Texas Rangers slugger is hitting .400, even after an 0-for-4 performance in an 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday.Not bad for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andruw Jones could opt out of deal today ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/andruw-jones-could-opt-out-of-deal-today-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTexasRangers made seven roster moves Thursday, and none involved veteran outfielder Andruw Jones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones, Rangers extend deadline for free agency]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jones-rangers-extend-deadline-for-free-agency.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones is staying with the Texas Rangers at least through the weekend, even though he has not been added to the major league roster.Jones said Friday he agreed with the Rangers to extend by three days a provision in his minor league contract that wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1832.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones, Rangers extend deadline for free agency 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jones-rangers-extend-deadline-for-free-agency-1833.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones will remain with the Texas Rangers at least through the weekend.Jones and the team agreed Friday to extend by three days a deadline in his minor league contract that would allow the 10-time Gold Glove center fielder and five-time All-Star to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1820.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1821.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1822.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Athletics 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-8-athletics-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers' latest win was a painful one.Third baseman Hank Blalock tumbled into the Oakland dugout while chasing a foul ball Thursday, causing cuts above his left eyebrow and on the bridge of his nose. Relief pitcher Dustin Nippert left in the sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones could terminate deal with Texas on Friday]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jones-could-terminate-deal-with-texas-on-friday.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones' time with the Texas Rangers could end Friday.Jones is in camp on a minor league contract that includes a provision stating that if he is not on the major league roster by March 20, he would be released if requested or added to the roster wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones could terminate deal with Texas on Friday 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jones-could-terminate-deal-with-texas-on-friday-1825.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones' time with the Texas Rangers could end Friday.Jones is in camp on a minor league contract that includes a provision stating that if he is not on the major league roster by March 20, he would be released if requested or added to the roster wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1815.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1816.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1817.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Padres 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-9-padres-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton still finds ways to surprise his Texas teammates.Hamilton began his 3-for-3 performance by bunting for a single with a runner on base during a four-run first inning, and the Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 on Wednesday.Ian Kinsler also]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 10, Padres 7 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-10-padres-7-1819.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood felt so good after his start Sunday that he went straight to the bullpen to throw some more.Millwood allowed four runs and six hits over five innings in the Texas Rangers' 10-7 victory over the San Diego Padres. The right-hander threw a 20-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1810.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1811.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1812.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 11, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-11-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee was just trying to spot his fastballs. The Texas Rangers had no trouble finding them.The reigning Cy Young winner gave up 10 runs, nine earned, on 11 hits in 2 2-3 innings during an 11-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.The Rangers opened th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 10, Padres 7 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-10-padres-7-1814.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood felt so good after his start Sunday that he went straight to the bullpen to throw some more.Millwood allowed four runs and six hits over five innings in the Texas Rangers' 10-7 victory over the San Diego Padres. The right-hander threw a 20-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1807.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:38:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1808.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:38:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' RHP McCarthy hopes third year a charm]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-rhp-mccarthy-hopes-third-year-a-charm.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:38:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon McCarthy understood the immediate "here we go again" reaction when he had shoulder stiffness early this spring training and the Texas Rangers scratched him from a start."If I'm looking at it as a fan, I probably think the same thing," McCarthy sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1802.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Calendar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 10, Padres 7]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-10-padres-7.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood felt so good after his start Sunday that he went straight to the bullpen to throw some more.Millwood allowed four runs and six hits over five innings in the Texas Rangers' 10-7 victory over the San Diego Padres. The right-hander threw a 20-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1804.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1805.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1806.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 8, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/white-sox-8-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Anderson hopes this is the year he develops into a big-time hitter.A defensive whiz who has been inconsistent at the plate for the White Sox, Anderson sure looked good Saturday. He hit two home runs, including a game-winning grand slam in the bottom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton wants focus off him and on Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-wants-focus-off-him-and-on-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During a hunting trip in Nebraska this winter, far from the spotlight of last season's Midsummer Classic, Josh Hamilton finally had a chance to contemplate all that had happened.The awe-inspiring display in the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium, where the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1799.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1800.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1801.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1790.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two longtime scouts had been baking under a hot Arizona sun. So perhaps their assessment of a spring outing by Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy was colored by heat stroke. But, if it wasn't, wow -- McCarthy hasn't received these kinds of reviews ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1791.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1792.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 4, Rangers 3]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/dodgers-4-rangers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez was surrounded by reporters in the Dodgers clubhouse after making his long-anticipated debut, when teammate Orlando Hudson questioned the necessity of the session."What are you interviewing that guy for?" Hudson said after Los Angeles beat a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 4, Rangers 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-4-rangers-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robinson Tejeda is finding new ways to tantalize hitters.Tejeda struck out seven in four innings, and John Buck and Ross Gload hit two-run homers as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Texas Rangers 4-1 Friday in the teams' split-squad matchup.Tejeda, a h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Mariners 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-9-mariners-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marlon Byrd likes what the Texas Rangers are doing on offense this spring. The veteran outfielder just hopes it carries over to the regular season.Byrd had two hits and three RBIs, Ian Kinsler added two hits and scored twice, and the Rangers took advantag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas notables hope Stanford freeze ends Prominent locals' accounts over $250,000 locked as SEC looks into $8 billion in CDs ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/dallas-notables-hope-stanford-freeze-ends-prominent-locals-accounts-over-250-000-locked-as-sec-looks-into-8-billion-in-cds-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sam and Charles Wyly, among the first families of Dallas finance and philanthropy, will be following the outcome. So will Robert Matejek, the head of Dallas-based Merit Energy Co., and formerTexasRangers pitcher Robb Nen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1786.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1787.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1788.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donnelly, Turnbow looking for Texas comebacks]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/donnelly-turnbow-looking-for-texas-comebacks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brendan Donnelly and Derrick Turnbow were All-Star relievers. Now both are being reminded of what life was like before they had success in the major leagues.Sidetracked by injuries, Donnelly and Turnbow are in spring training with the Texas Rangers on min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1780.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1781.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1782.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 6, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/giants-6-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers starter Scott Feldman is having less trouble pitching than chewing gum.A day after needing a root canal on a tooth he broke while chewing gum, Feldman had his second consecutive scoreless outing with three innings for Texas in a 6-4 loss Tuesday t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blalock healthy again, adjusting to DH role]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blalock-healthy-again-adjusting-to-dh-role.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He was the youngest player in the major leagues when he made his debut with the Texas Rangers. A year later, he hit a game-winning home run in the first All-Star game that determined home-field advantage in the World Series.In his first four full seasons,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1774.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1775.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1776.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 13, Rangers 7]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/dodgers-13-rangers-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Schmidt was finally back on the mound for the Dodgers. Andruw Jones did something he rarely did in his only season with Los Angeles.Schmidt, the $47 million pitcher who has had two shoulder operations since his last start in June 2007, threw two inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Michael Young looking comfortable at 3B]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-michael-young-looking-comfortable-at-3b.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Young certainly looks comfortable, even though he's about 40 feet out of place.He goes to his left, slides to the ground to field the ball and then scrambles to his feet for a strong throw to first base. On another play, Young cleanly fields a qui]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm sets table]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/farm-sets-table.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SURPRISE, Ariz. - In the first two Rangers spring training games I have attended, the chants of "We're No. 1" have been surprisingly faint.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 7, Cubs 2]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-7-cubs-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Cubs lost their sixth straight game, manager Lou Piniella decided it was time to send a message to his team."We're not hitting at all," he said after a 7-2 loss on Sunday to the Texas Rangers. "And I haven't seen anyone ask for extra batting pra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andruw Jones wants to prove he's not done at 31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/andruw-jones-wants-to-prove-he-s-not-done-at-31.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones had never felt as much pressure as he did during his one miserable season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Now the five-time All-Star center fielder is a non-roster player with the Texas Rangers, trying to earn a spot on the team in spring traini]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1771.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1772.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1773.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1764.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1765.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1766.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big contract makes Dodgers' Pierre tough sell]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/big-contract-makes-dodgers-pierre-tough-sell.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A contract too big to move means the Dodgers are stuck with Juan Pierre, who's stuck riding the L.A. bench, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 2, White Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-2-white-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vicente Padilla got some help from the Texas defense to face the minimum 12 batters over four innings and rebounded from his poor first spring start in the Rangers' 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.Padilla allowed a single and walked one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1758.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1759.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1760.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 8, Rangers 7]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-8-rangers-7.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones got quite a workout at Texas Rangers camp Friday.Jones went 2-for-4 with a walk in Texas' 8-7 loss to Kansas City, a game that started less than an hour after the five-time All-Star and non-roster outfielder went 3-for-5 with a home run in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vizquel's offseason adventure - anaconda hunt]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/vizquel-s-offseason-adventure-anaconda-hunt.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel caught something different in the offseason: an 11-foot anaconda.And it wasn't even a snake that happened to slither into Vizquel's surrounding. The Texas Rangers infielder actually went out into the wildlands of his nati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCarthy on mound for Rangers; Wilson healing]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mccarthy-on-mound-for-rangers-wilson-healing.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy threw 62 pitches over three innings in a "B" game Friday without any problems in his shoulder.McCarthy felt stiffness in his right shoulder this week. The team scratched him from his Cactus League start Friday b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 4, Padres 3]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-4-padres-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Feldman appears to be a sure bet for a spot in the Texas Rangers' rotation. This time, he pitched as if he deserves it.Feldman retired all six batters he faced in his second spring start, after failing to get out of the second inning of his first on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1754.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon McCarthy, who has been experiencing shoulder tightness, will start on March 6 in a "B" game. On March 4, the Rangers had said they would not have him pitch on March 6, but McCarthy reported that the shoulder has loosened. --OF Josh Hamilton ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1755.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1756.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears there won't be much of a battle for the starting catcher's job this spring. Jarrod Saltalamacchia seems to have first shot at the job, and Taylor Teagarden is expected to have a somewhat expanded role as the backup. While no formal announcement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon McCarthy back on track for Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/brandon-mccarthy-back-on-track-for-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy will pitch against Kansas City on Friday after all, in a "B" game on a back field instead of the regular spring training game.McCarthy played long toss and threw about 15 pitches off a mound Thursday without any probl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1747.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears there won't be much of a battle for the starting catcher's job this spring. Jarrod Saltalamacchia seems to have first shot at the job, and Taylor Teagarden is expected to have a somewhat expanded role as the backup. While no formal announcement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1748.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon McCarthy is experiencing shoulder tightness, prompting the Rangers to scratch him from a scheduled start on March 6. "I think it might just be an early spring training thing," McCarthy said. --OF Josh Hamilton exited the March 1 game due to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 5, Royals 3]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-5-royals-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood wants to be more consistent on the mound for the Texas Rangers this season. The healthy and leaner right-hander is off to a good start.Millwood, who lost about 15 pounds during offseason workouts after being on the disabled list four times ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LHP Harrison won't ease up ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/lhp-harrison-won-t-ease-up-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Harrison should have a certain comfort level this spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers scratch McCarthy from spring start]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-scratch-mccarthy-from-spring-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers right-hander Brandon McCarthy has been scratched from his scheduled spring training start Friday because of tightness in his right shoulder, another setback for the pitcher plagued by injuries the past two seasons.McCarthy felt tightness during a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA has time dilemma for its SS combo]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/team-usa-has-time-dilemma-for-its-ss-combo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA has a problem: Dividing time for Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter. Ken Rosenthal says it's up to another star SS to solve it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1742.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1743.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton exited the March 1 game due to a left Achilles tendon strain, but he characterized the ailment as minor. He did not play on March 2. --RHP Kevin Millwood, who was challenged last fall by club president Nolan Ryan to have a full spring t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1744.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears there won't be much of a battle for the starting catcher's job this spring. Jarrod Saltalamacchia seems to have first shot at the job, and Taylor Teagarden is expected to have a somewhat expanded role as the backup. While no formal announcement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We sure could use a boost from Rangers ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/we-sure-could-use-a-boost-from-rangers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Stars in a funk and the Mavericks in flux and the Cowboys in a perpetual state of unrest, fans turn reluctantly to the Rangers, a last resort if there ever was one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats could go a number of directions for new GM]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/nats-could-go-a-number-of-directions-for-new-gm.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The GM search is on for Nats President Stan Kasten. Ken Rosenthal has a list of options, including some intriguing names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton gets an extra day off]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hamilton-gets-an-extra-day-off.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday after some extra recovery time for his strained left Achilles' tendon.Hamilton, who got hurt Sunday, didn't travel with the team for its spring training game Monday against Clevel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Indians 7]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-8-indians-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Omar Vizquel hasn't worn an Indians uniform in five years, yet he's still wildly popular with Cleveland fans.Vizquel, in camp as a non-roster player with Texas, started at shortstop in Monday's 8-7 win over the Indians. He was mobbed by autograph seekers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1738.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears there won't be much of a battle for the starting catcher's job this spring. Jarrod Saltalamacchia seems to have first shot at the job, and Taylor Teagarden is expected to have a somewhat expanded role as the backup. While no formal announcement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1739.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton exited the March 1 game due to a left Achilles tendon strain, but he characterized the ailment as minor. He did not play on March 2. --RHP Kevin Millwood, who was challenged last fall by club president Nolan Ryan to have a full spring t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1740.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 13, Rangers 6]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mariners-13-rangers-6.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton tripled, felt a twinge in his ankle and called it a day before the second inning of the Texas Rangers' 13-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.Hamilton hit a towering drive off the left-field wall for a triple in the bottom of the first.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton leaves game with injury]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/josh-hamilton-leaves-game-with-injury.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton left Texas' game against the Seattle Mariners with a strained left Achilles' tendon Sunday but said later it was "no big deal."Hamilton hit a drive off the wall in front of the left-field bullpen for a triple in the first inning. The All-Sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1732.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears there won't be much of a battle for the starting catcher's job this spring. Jarrod Saltalamacchia seems to have first shot at the job, and Taylor Teagarden is expected to have a somewhat expanded role as the backup. While no formal announcement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1733.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who was challenged last fall by club president Nolan Ryan to have a full spring training or lose his rotation spot, had a solid first outing of the spring. Millwood allowed just one baserunner in two scoreless innings in the club's s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1734.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1725.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears there won't be much of a battle for the starting catcher's job this spring. Jarrod Saltalamacchia seems to have first shot at the job, and Taylor Teagarden is expected to have a somewhat expanded role as the backup. While no formal announcement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1726.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kevin Millwood, who was challenged last fall by club president Nolan Ryan to have a full spring training or lose his rotation spot, had a solid first outing of the spring. Millwood allowed just one baserunner in two scoreless innings in the club's s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1727.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-6-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of Tony Pena's problems last year was consistency.He had the same trouble in his spring training debut on Saturday.Pena gave up a walk and three singles in his only inning but escaped without giving up a run in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 6-4 loss to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Bush ally weighing Democratic bid ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/longtime-bush-ally-weighing-democratic-bid-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than 13 months before Democrats choose a gubernatorial nominee to face the survivor of the expected Republican primary between Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. , Kay Bailey Hutchison, their first serious prospect seems to be a Fort Worth lawyer who spen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota has itself to blame for losing Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sarasota-has-itself-to-blame-for-losing-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Sarasota, Fla., city and county politicians were wise, they would have been in the Charlotte County Sports Complex Wednesday to see how they tripped over their ignorance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 10, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/cubs-10-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs lefty Ted Lilly tuned up neatly for the World Baseball Classic.In his only spring training start for the Cubs before joining Team USA, Lilly pitched two efficient innings Friday in a 10-4 win over the Texas Rangers.Lilly allowed two hits and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1722.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kris Benson, attempting to return to the majors after March 2007 shoulder surgery, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and was invited to the team's spring camp. He pitched briefly and ineffectively last summer for the Phillies' Class AAA af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1723.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1724.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to buy more time before exposing some of their promising young starters to the big leagues, the Rangers are expected to sign veteran RHP Kris Benson to a minor league contract, mlb.com reported. Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1713.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kris Benson, attempting to return to the majors after March 2007 shoulder surgery, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and was invited to the team's spring camp. He pitched briefly and ineffectively last summer for the Phillies' Class AAA af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1714.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1715.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to buy more time before exposing some of their promising young starters to the big leagues, the Rangers are expected to sign veteran RHP Kris Benson to a minor league contract, mlb.com reported. Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 7, Rangers 2]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/royals-7-rangers-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Davies started spring training the same way he finished last season.Davies pitched two scoreless innings and Ross Gload hit a bases-loaded triple to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Thursday.The win snapped the Royals' six-ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING In step with ALBERTO ARIAS ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/spring-training-in-step-with-alberto-arias-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 12, Royals 7]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-12-royals-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only problem Kris Benson had in his Texas debut was waiting 20 minutes between innings as his new teammates circled the bases.Benson allowed one run and two hits in two crisp innings, and the Rangers backed him with nine early runs Wednesday in a 12-7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1719.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andruw Jones works to improve swing]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/andruw-jones-works-to-improve-swing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:36:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones is starting to find his hitting groove at a good time.Jones homered and doubled in his only at-bats of the Texas Rangers' intrasquad game Tuesday afternoon, the team's final tuneup before Wednesday's Cactus League opener."We've been working o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1710.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:36:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1711.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:36:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1712.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:36:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to buy more time before exposing some of their promising young starters to the big leagues, the Rangers are expected to sign veteran RHP Kris Benson to a minor league contract, mlb.com reported. Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another switch for Texas 3B Michael Young?]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/another-switch-for-texas-3b-michael-young-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Young is moving all over the place this spring.He not only played his new position during the Texas Rangers' first intrasquad game Monday, the All-Star shortstop-turned-third baseman also had a new spot in the batting order.Young batted cleanup, b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1705.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1706.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to buy more time before exposing some of their promising young starters to the big leagues, the Rangers are expected to sign veteran RHP Kris Benson to a minor league contract, mlb.com reported. Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1707.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kris Benson, attempting to return to the majors after March 2007 shoulder surgery, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers and was invited to the team's spring camp. He pitched briefly and ineffectively last summer for the Phillies' Class AAA af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Identity problem for MLB ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/identity-problem-for-mlb-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WashingtonNationals team president Stan Kasten may have no more to say about the Smiley Gonzalez scandal, and he may have imposed a gag order on general manager Jim Bowden and others not to discuss it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1700.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd underwent micro-fracture surgery on his left knee and is still not completely pain free. He has been running at about "75 percent" during the club's first couple of workouts. Byrd dealt with the knee soreness throughout last season. He we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1701.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1702.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to buy more time before exposing some of their promising young starters to the big leagues, the Rangers are expected to sign veteran RHP Kris Benson to a minor league contract, mlb.com reported. Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Rangers close to deal with P Benson 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sources-rangers-close-to-deal-with-p-benson-1703.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers, seeking additional options for their rotation, are close to signing free-agent right-hander Kris Benson to a minor-league contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sign right-hander Benson]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-sign-right-hander-benson.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Kris Benson, the first pick in the 1996 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed a minor league contract Saturday with the Texas Rangers.Benson reported to camp as a non-roster invitee. 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The Rangers, who are looking to add depth to their rotati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1696.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd underwent micro-fracture surgery on his left knee and is still not completely pain free. He has been running at about "75 percent" during the club's first couple of workouts. Byrd dealt with the knee soreness throughout last season. He we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1697.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. 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Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Rangers close to deal with P Benson 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sources-rangers-close-to-deal-with-p-benson-1699.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers, seeking additional options for their rotation, are close to signing free-agent right-hander Kris Benson to a minor-league contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1687.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd underwent micro-fracture surgery on his left knee and is still not completely pain free. He has been running at about "75 percent" during the club's first couple of workouts. Byrd dealt with the knee soreness throughout last season. He we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1688.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1689.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an effort to buy more time before exposing some of their promising young starters to the big leagues, the Rangers are expected to sign veteran RHP Kris Benson to a minor league contract, mlb.com reported. Benson, 34, hasn't pitched in the big leagues s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers better with Young at third Move offers stability for this season and beyond ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-better-with-young-at-third-move-offers-stability-for-this-season-and-beyond-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SURPRISE, Ariz. - It was a simple question.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan's influence on Rangers evident after year]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ryan-s-influence-on-rangers-evident-after-year.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Nolan Ryan became president of the Texas Rangers, he promised an extensive evaluation of the organization that has never won a playoff series.Only after that would he start making changes.A year later, there still has been no drastic overhaul of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Rangers close to deal with P Benson]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sources-rangers-close-to-deal-with-p-benson.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers, seeking additional options for their rotation, are close to signing free-agent right-hander Kris Benson to a minor-league contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1684.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1685.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1686.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Rangers have 10-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Andruw Jones in camp, the club must figure out what to do with him. Jones, 31, was recently signed to a minor league contract. If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1680.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1681.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1682.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Rangers have 10-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Andruw Jones in camp, the club must figure out what to do with him. Jones, 31, was recently signed to a minor league contract. If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers owner: A-Rod apologized, I didn't accept]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-owner-a-rod-apologized-i-didn-t-accept.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez made a personal call to apologize to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks after the slugger's admission that he used banned substances while playing for the team from 2001-03.Hicks told The Associated Press on Tuesday evening, hours after Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod apologizes to Rangers owner Tom Hicks]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-rod-apologizes-to-rangers-owner-tom-hicks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez made a personal call to apologize to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks after the slugger's admission that he used banned substances while playing for the team from 2001-03.Hicks told The Associated Press on Tuesday evening, hours after Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OF Andruw Jones seeks fresh start with Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/of-andruw-jones-seeks-fresh-start-with-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have provided second chances for outfielders Sammy Sosa and Milton Bradley. Now Andruw Jones hopes to join that list.The 10-time Gold Glove winner is anxious to make everyone forget 2008, when he showed up out of shape for the first year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring training in full swing ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/spring-training-in-full-swing-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jeremy Bonderman warmed up with Justin Verlander and Brandon Lyon did likewise with Bobby Seay. TheDetroitTigers pitchers and catchers made the first tosses of spring training Saturday morning, and the pop of baseballs hitting mitts soun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1677.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1678.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1679.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Rangers have 10-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Andruw Jones in camp, the club must figure out what to do with him. Jones, 31, was recently signed to a minor league contract. If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1668.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1669.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1670.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Rangers have 10-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Andruw Jones in camp, the club must figure out what to do with him. Jones, 31, was recently signed to a minor league contract. If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington says Rangers' rotation is set - for now]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/washington-says-rangers-rotation-is-set-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two days into spring training, Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington says his rotation is set. That doesn't mean the starting pitchers won't be challenged.The Rangers deviated from their norm by having pitchers throw to hitters during batting practice on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNDAY SPORTSDAY FORUM ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sunday-sportsday-forum-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Area teams don't get it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1673.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His goal is August.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1664.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Rangers have 10-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Andruw Jones in camp, the club must figure out what to do with him. Jones, 31, was recently signed to a minor league contract. If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1665.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1666.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. 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If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1661.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1662.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. 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Jones, 31, was recently signed to a minor league contract. If he makes the club and maxes out his incentive clauses, Jones ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1656.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brendan Donnelly was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Donnelly, 37, made only 15 appearances last year for Cleveland after having Tommy John surgery in August 2007. Though he had an 8.56 ERA in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons coaches know what A-ball is all about ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/dragons-coaches-know-what-a-ball-is-all-about-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - Reds player development director Terry Reynolds made no promises on what kind of ballclub the Dayton Dragons would have this summer, but said with a new field staff, "we'll have a well-managed team."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1659.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His goal is August.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1648.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His goal is August.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheets: 'I'd be a good fit for teams making a run at it']]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sheets-i-d-be-a-good-fit-for-teams-making-a-run-at-it-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His goal is August.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a bad market, Manny may be out of luck]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/in-a-bad-market-manny-may-be-out-of-luck.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a market where Bobby Abreu commands only $5 million, Ken Rosenthal wonders what chance Manny has to get what he wants.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones finalized his minor league deal with the Rangers. Jones could make up to $1.5 million from Texas this year, money that would be deducted from the amount he is still owed by the Dodgers, who recently released him. Jones hit just .205 over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1645.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1646.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Andruw Jones finalized his minor league deal with the Rangers. Jones could make up to $1.5 million from Texas this year, money that would be deducted from the amount he is still owed by the Dodgers, who recently released him. Jones hit just .205 over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1642.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Free agent OF Andruw Jones has agreed to a minor league deal with the Rangers, according to multiple media reports. Jones recently worked out at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in front of hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo, GM Jon Daniels and others. Jone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1644.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers owner "betrayed" by A-Rod admission]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-owner-betrayed-by-a-rod-admission.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Hicks, the Texas owner who first made Alex Rodriguez baseball's highest-paid player, said he feels "personally betrayed" after the slugger's admission Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs while with the Rangers."This whole episode has caugh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hicks feels 'betrayed' by A-Rod admission]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hicks-feels-betrayed-by-a-rod-admission.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Hicks, the Texas owner who first made Alex Rodriguez baseball's highest-paid player, said he feels "personally betrayed" after the slugger's admission Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs while with the Rangers."This whole episode has caugh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foul territory Rodriguez adds more muscle to Rangers' All-Juiced team ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/foul-territory-rodriguez-adds-more-muscle-to-rangers-all-juiced-team-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the startling news that Alex Rodriguez reportedly tested positive for performance- enhancing drugs while in Texas, we've finally got a shortstop for the Rangers' All-Juiced team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1638.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1639.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Free agent OF Andruw Jones has agreed to a minor league deal with the Rangers, according to multiple media reports. Jones recently worked out at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in front of hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo, GM Jon Daniels and others. Jone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1640.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steroid admission just the beginning for A-Rod]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/steroid-admission-just-the-beginning-for-a-rod.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A-Rod was in damage control mode when he admitted using steroids. But Ken Rosenthal says his biggest problems are still to come.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP source: Rangers agree to deal with Andruw Jones]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ap-source-rangers-agree-to-deal-with-andruw-jones.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have agreed to a minor league contract with center fielder Andruw Jones, who was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers last month.The deal was disclosed Sunday by a person familiar with the agreement who spoke on condition of anonymity bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks add new member to Hall of Shame]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/yanks-add-new-member-to-hall-of-shame.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Move over, Jason Giambi, Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, there's a new potential inductee to the Yankees' Hall of Shame.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers to sign Jones to minor-league deal]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-to-sign-jones-to-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers will announce in the next few days that they have signed center fielder Andruw Jones to a minor league contract that will pay him a base salary of $500,000 if he makes the majors, the Post has learned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers lead the way ... in steroids]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-lead-the-way-in-steroids.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You might think the A-Rod revelation casts aspersions on the Yanks. But Gerry Fraley says the All-Steroids team hails from Texas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1632.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eddie Guardado, who pitched effectively for Texas last year before being dealt to Minnesota for minor league RHP Mark Hamburger, signed a minor league contract with the Rangers. Guardado, 38, is expected to make the Opening Day roster, however, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1634.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees have to regret keeping A-Rod now]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/yankees-have-to-regret-keeping-a-rod-now.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember when A-Rod wanted out of his contract in 2007? Too bad the Yankees didn't follow their instincts, Joel Sherman says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1624.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eddie Guardado, who pitched effectively for Texas last year before being dealt to Minnesota for minor league RHP Mark Hamburger, signed a minor league contract with the Rangers. Guardado, 38, is expected to make the Opening Day roster, however, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1625.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1626.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1615.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eddie Guardado, who pitched effectively for Texas last year before being dealt to Minnesota for minor league RHP Mark Hamburger, signed a minor league contract with the Rangers. Guardado, 38, is expected to make the Opening Day roster, however, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1616.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1617.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers had the worst starting rotation in the majors last year, made no significant acquisitions for the staff and lost a top prospect to rotator cuff surgery before spring training ever started. And you know what? The offense might be as much of a c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings agrees to minor league deal with Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/jennings-agrees-to-minor-league-deal-with-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Jason Jennings and the Texas Rangers agreed Friday to a minor league contract that could lead to a major league deal potentially worth up to $2.25 million.The agreement gives Jennings another chance to rebound from elbow problems that have pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheets may have surgery at Brewers' expense  Team also in line to lose draft-pick compensation ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sheets-may-have-surgery-at-brewers-expense-team-also-in-line-to-lose-draft-pick-compensation-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Ben Sheets. No draft-pick compensation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As spring nears, joke's on the Nats ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/as-spring-nears-joke-s-on-the-nats-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonNationals missed a golden opportunity on the free agent market - they let Eddie Guardado get away.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hapless Texas Rangers Turn to their Farm System ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-hapless-texas-rangers-turn-to-their-farm-system-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. The squad cars represent protection for a group]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1622.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1611.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Texas Rangers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 8 Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.April 9 Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.April 10 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 11 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 12 at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Baltimore, 8:05 p.m.April 14 Bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1612.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1613.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eddie Guardado, dealt by Texas to Minnesota in August, returned to the Rangers organization by agreeing to a minor league contract. He could earn $2.5 million this season if he makes the big-league squad and reaches all incentives. --OF Marlon Byrd,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1614.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1608.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1609.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eddie Guardado, dealt by Texas to Minnesota in August, returned to the Rangers organization by agreeing to a minor league contract. He could earn $2.5 million this season if he makes the big-league squad and reaches all incentives. --OF Marlon Byrd,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1610.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new ownership, Pads still likely to deal ace]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/despite-new-ownership-pads-still-likely-to-deal-ace.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Padres fans. A new ownership group likely won't change the odds that Jake Peavy will be dealt, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardado going to spring training with Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/guardado-going-to-spring-training-with-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Everyday Eddie" is back with the Texas Rangers.Left-handed reliever Eddie Guardado agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was invited to the team's major league spring training camp.He would get a $1 million, one-year contra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardado inks minor-league deal with Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/guardado-inks-minor-league-deal-with-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Everyday Eddie" is back with the Texas Rangers.Left-handed reliever Eddie Guardado agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was invited to the team's major league spring training camp.He would get a $1 million, one-year contra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1605.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1606.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd, who was eligible for salary arbitration, was re-signed. The Rangers have not gone to an arbitration hearing with a player since 2000. Byrd will be among a four-outfielder rotation and will also get some time at DH. Byrd hit .302 over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1607.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1598.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1599.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd, who was eligible for salary arbitration, was re-signed. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torn rotator cuff sidelines Rangers' Benoit 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/torn-rotator-cuff-sidelines-rangers-benoit-1601.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit will miss at least half the season after surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff.The surgery on Benoit's throwing shoulder was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati by Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the medical director of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1594.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1595.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd, who was eligible for salary arbitration, was re-signed. The Rangers have not gone to an arbitration hearing with a player since 2000. Byrd will be among a four-outfielder rotation and will also get some time at DH. Byrd hit .302 over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1596.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torn rotator cuff sidelines Rangers' Benoit 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/torn-rotator-cuff-sidelines-rangers-benoit-1597.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit will miss at least half the season after surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff.The surgery on Benoit's throwing shoulder was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati by Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the medical director of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1591.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1592.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd, who was eligible for salary arbitration, was re-signed. The Rangers have not gone to an arbitration hearing with a player since 2000. Byrd will be among a four-outfielder rotation and will also get some time at DH. Byrd hit .302 over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1593.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1585.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers remain cautiously in the hunt for right-hander Ben Sheets but are concerned about his health. Sheets, a free agent who lives in Dallas, has a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. He did not have surgery but rather rested and rehabbed it over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1586.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marlon Byrd, who was eligible for salary arbitration, was re-signed. The Rangers have not gone to an arbitration hearing with a player since 2000. Byrd will be among a four-outfielder rotation and will also get some time at DH. Byrd hit .302 over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1587.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays hire Scouts ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/blue-jays-hire-scouts-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS are pleased to announce the following appointments to the scouting department for the 2009 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sign OF Byrd to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-sign-of-byrd-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers signed outfielder Marlon Byrd to a one-year deal worth $3.06 million, the last of the team's players eligible for arbitration.The team said part of the deal, announced Friday, included a donation by Byrd to the Texas Rangers Baseball Fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torn rotator cuff sidelines Rangers' Benoit 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/torn-rotator-cuff-sidelines-rangers-benoit-1590.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit will miss at least half the season after surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff.The surgery on Benoit's throwing shoulder was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati by Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the medical director of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Comes the Neighborhood ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/here-comes-the-neighborhood-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1578.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1579.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a winter of relative inactivity, the Rangers might be preparing to make a run for right-hander Ben Sheets. Sheets, who lives in Dallas during the offseason, visited the club's facilities recently. Sheets and his agent met with GM Jon Daniels, presid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1580.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joaquin Benoit had surgery to repair his torn right rotator cuff and will miss at least half of the 2009 season. --SS Omar Vizquel was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Vizquel's primary role will be as a mento]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers RHP Benoit has rotator cuff surgery]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-rhp-benoit-has-rotator-cuff-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers reliever Joaquin Benoit is expected to miss at least half the 2009 season following surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff.The operation on Benoit's pitching shoulder was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati by Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the Reds' medi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torn rotator cuff sidelines Rangers' Benoit]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/torn-rotator-cuff-sidelines-rangers-benoit.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit will miss at least half the season after surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff.The surgery on Benoit's throwing shoulder was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati by Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the medical director of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baaaad times Arizona Cardinals have breakthrough, but the suffering continues for others ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/baaaad-times-arizona-cardinals-have-breakthrough-but-the-suffering-continues-for-others-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though it still doesn't roll off the tongue - the Super Bowl-bound Arizona Cardinals on Sunday will compete for the NFL title for the first time since 1948. More than 60 years and two cities later, their appearance against Pittsburgh ends the second-longe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAGE 2]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/page-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FREAK OF THE WEEK: Omar Vizquel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley brings game to Cubs 3-year deal for left-handed-hitting outfielder ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/bradley-brings-game-to-cubs-3-year-deal-for-left-handed-hitting-outfielder-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This figures to be a busy week for the Cubs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trouble with Sean Avery ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-trouble-with-sean-avery-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The crude dissing of his former girlfriends was merely the last straw. Self-absorbed and a loudmouth throughout his career, the Stars' agitator has been cast out because he's a lousy teammate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1573.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Ranger Steve Buechele will take a shot at player development. Buechele, who spent seven seasons as the Rangers' third baseman, will take over Class A Bakersfield as part of the club's group of minor league managers. It will be Buechele's first job ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1574.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Derrick Turnbow, Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez were signed to minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training. Turnbow, 30, is recovering from shoulder problems that limited him to eight games last season. Daigle, 27, was 1-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1575.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1564.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Ranger Steve Buechele will take a shot at player development. Buechele, who spent seven seasons as the Rangers' third baseman, will take over Class A Bakersfield as part of the club's group of minor league managers. It will be Buechele's first job ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1565.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Derrick Turnbow, Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez were signed to minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training. Turnbow, 30, is recovering from shoulder problems that limited him to eight games last season. Daigle, 27, was 1-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1566.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bat and baggage]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/bat-and-baggage.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited announcement that enigmatic outfielder Milton Bradley has signed a three-year contract with the Cubs could come Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEF: Bush family cat dies at White House ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/brief-bush-family-cat-dies-at-white-house-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 5--WASHINGTON -- A longtime member of the Bush family died Sunday at home in the White House: a cat named India, after a favoriteTexasRangers Baseball player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few locals rose above 2008 malaise ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-few-locals-rose-above-2008-malaise-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before we roll into 2009, let's say goodbye to a lousy 2008 season in local professional sports.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRIENDLY RIVALRY - RANGERS DRURY, MARA ON DIFFERENT SIDES OF YANKEES-RED SOX DIVIDE ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/friendly-rivalry-rangers-drury-mara-on-different-sides-of-yankees-red-sox-divide-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THEY weren't booing Paul Mara inside the Rangers locker room. Rather, his teammates were going, "Yoook," as in Kevin Youkilis, the first baseman of Mara's beloved Red Sox whom the Blueshirts defenseman resembles when he shaves his head and lets his beard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1561.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Derrick Turnbow, Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez were signed to minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training. Turnbow, 30, is recovering from shoulder problems that limited him to eight games last season. Daigle, 27, was 1-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1562.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1563.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Ranger Steve Buechele will take a shot at player development. Buechele, who spent seven seasons as the Rangers' third baseman, will take over Class A Bakersfield as part of the club's group of minor league managers. It will be Buechele's first job ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1558.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Derrick Turnbow, Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez were signed to minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training. Turnbow, 30, is recovering from shoulder problems that limited him to eight games last season. Daigle, 27, was 1-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1559.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1560.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Ranger Steve Buechele will take a shot at player development. Buechele, who spent seven seasons as the Rangers' third baseman, will take over Class A Bakersfield as part of the club's group of minor league managers. It will be Buechele's first job ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1551.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHPs Derrick Turnbow, Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez were signed to minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training. Turnbow, 30, is recovering from shoulder problems that limited him to eight games last season. Daigle, 27, was 1-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1552.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1553.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Ranger Steve Buechele will take a shot at player development. Buechele, who spent seven seasons as the Rangers' third baseman, will take over Class A Bakersfield as part of the club's group of minor league managers. It will be Buechele's first job ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers sign reliever Turnbow to minor league deal ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-sign-reliever-turnbow-to-minor-league-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 2--The Rangers have agreed to terms with free-agent reliever Derrick Turnbow on a one-year, minor league contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPINION: Bush lucky if history assesses his presidency as just rather average ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/opinion-bush-lucky-if-history-assesses-his-presidency-as-just-rather-average-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 2--The first time I met George W. Bush, and the only time I talked to him one-on-one, was in 1993, the year before he was elected governor of Texas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers add three pitchers to spring training roster ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-add-three-pitchers-to-spring-training-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 2--Derrick Turnbow became an All-Star closer under the watchful eye of Mike Maddux only a few seasons ago, and now the right-hander is seeking to resurrect his career under Maddux's new team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliever agrees to minor league deal Ex-closer Turnbow was limited in '08 by sore shoulder ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/reliever-agrees-to-minor-league-deal-ex-closer-turnbow-was-limited-in-08-by-sore-shoulder-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers have agreed to terms with free-agent reliever Derrick Turnbow on a one-year, minor league contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying or going?]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/staying-or-going-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, he already was past traditional retirement age, and clearly, his success in the Bronx had much to do with having the best talent money could buy. Remember those ho-hum earlier stops in the National League in New York and with the Braves?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking ahead Carl Leubsdorf offers some political (and not so political) prognostication for the new year ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/looking-ahead-carl-leubsdorf-offers-some-political-and-not-so-political-prognostication-for-the-new-year-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, we predicted that Barack Obama would win the presidency with 353 electoral votes and pick a Clinton as his secretary of state. (OK, we said Bill Clinton and pegged AL Gore as Obama's running mate and Mitt Romney as the GOP nominee. Nobody's pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1548.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless the Rangers make a surprising free agent signing, there will be little change from the starting rotation that ranked last in the AL in 2008. Aside from the addition of new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the rotation figures to be right-handers Kevin M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1550.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1542.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless the Rangers make a surprising free agent signing, there will be little change from the starting rotation that ranked last in the AL in 2008. Aside from the addition of new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the rotation figures to be right-handers Kevin M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1545.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year's resolution for Toronto teams: avoid last place ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/new-year-s-resolution-for-toronto-teams-avoid-last-place-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[and seemingly, it is -- it must be time for some New Year's resolutions. And so, from around the whacked-out world of sports, we might offer the following:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1539.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1540.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1541.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1532.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1533.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless the Rangers make a surprising free agent signing, there will be little change from the starting rotation that ranked last in the AL in 2008. Aside from the addition of new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the rotation figures to be right-handers Kevin M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1534.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox consider Plan B ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/red-sox-consider-plan-b-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So Mark Teixeira got his wish, a new home by Christmas. The Red Sox? Well, they're not out $170 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1536.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DAMN YANKEES 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/damn-yankees-1537.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1528.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1529.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1530.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless the Rangers make a surprising free agent signing, there will be little change from the starting rotation that ranked last in the AL in 2008. Aside from the addition of new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the rotation figures to be right-handers Kevin M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1531.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YANKEES: Resolution: No standing pat here]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/yankees-resolution-no-standing-pat-here.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees know as well as anyone that World Series are not won on paper. If winning a title were as simple as that, the Yankees would have a couple more World Series rings from the last eight years, maybe even three.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1523.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1524.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1525.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless the Rangers make a surprising free agent signing, there will be little change from the starting rotation that ranked last in the AL in 2008. Aside from the addition of new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the rotation figures to be right-handers Kevin M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten reasons the Yanks had to get Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ten-reasons-the-yanks-had-to-get-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are tons of reasons why the Yankees did the right thing by signing Mark Teixeira. Joel Sherman narrows down the 10 best.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1527.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1517.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless the Rangers make a surprising free agent signing, there will be little change from the starting rotation that ranked last in the AL in 2008. Aside from the addition of new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the rotation figures to be right-handers Kevin M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1518.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. Jennings was 0-5 with an 8.56 ERA last April before going on the DL with shoulder problems. Jennings is 2-14 with a 6.91 ERA over the last two seasons and was plagued by injuries in bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1519.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1521.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1513.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1514.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1515.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1516.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DAMN YANKEES]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/damn-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orioles' worst fears were realized yesterday when they learned not only that they would not be bringing Mark Teixeira home, but also that the coveted free-agent slugger would be signing with their most hated American League East rivals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1509.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1510.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1511.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1512.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1503.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1504.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1505.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parting Shots ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/parting-shots-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton gave Yankee Stadium one final unforgettable display in the Home Run Derby]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1507.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1500.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1501.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1502.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1495.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1496.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1497.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempers flare, shoes fly ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/tempers-flare-shoes-fly-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Classic image of shoes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1491.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1492.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1493.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it? 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it--1494.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Mets to make push for righty Redding]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sources-mets-to-make-push-for-righty-redding.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets, trying to create additional options for their rotation, are attempting to sign free-agent right-hander Tim Redding, major-league sources say.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox staying true to youth movement]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/white-sox-staying-true-to-youth-movement.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We laughed when Ken Williams said the ChiSox would stay young. Ken Rosenthal says Chicago's youth movement is getting serious.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1487.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1488.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. 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T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Words to remember ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/words-to-remember-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Mike D'Antoni accepted the Knicks' job without giving the Bulls a follow-up interview, Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf granted a rare interview. He didn't disappoint. "I'm disappointed in him," Reinsdorf said. "I don't know what else we could've done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1481.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1482.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. Hamilton recently told an inquiring representative of USA Baseball that he'd prefer not to play in the World Baseball Classic in 2009. In a recent conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1483.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. The club made Mathis a free agent last week when it did not tender him a major league contract. 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But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's even worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey pals near their goal ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hockey-pals-near-their-goal-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When they're not traveling with the Dallas Stars, Mike Modano and co-GM Brett Hull often can be found skulking around the Quadrangle checking on their new Hully & Mo Restaurant and Tap Room.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers adding seats, second video board Improvements, additions part of $4 million face-lift ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-adding-seats-second-video-board-improvements-additions-part-of-4-million-face-lift-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - For the first time since Rangers Ballpark in Arlington opened in 1994, everybody in the stadium will be able to see what just happened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In need of outfielders, Reds sign once-hot prospect ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/in-need-of-outfielders-reds-sign-once-hot-prospect-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster - Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper - theCincinnatiReds are in search of a few good outfielders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best games we covered ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-best-games-we-covered-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Success in black]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1475.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Doug Mathis, who became a free agent last week when the Rangers didn't tender him a contract, re-signed with Texas on a minor league deal. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1477.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As expected, the Rangers did thin out some of their depth at catcher at the winter meetings, sending Gerald Laird to Detroit for a pair of pitching prospects. The Rangers acquired right-handers Guillermo Moscoso, 25, and Carlos Melo, 17, in a trade at the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox-1478.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. 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Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathis agrees to minor league deal with Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mathis-agrees-to-minor-league-deal-with-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Doug Mathis stayed with the Texas Rangers, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.The 25-year-old right-hander went 2-1 with a 6.85 ERA in four starts and four seasons with Texas last season, cut short due]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humble home-run hero's tale of redemption is hard to beat]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/humble-home-run-hero-s-tale-of-redemption-is-hard-to-beat.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nominating a Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year is a little like being asked to crown the best Tex-Mex restaurant. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1458.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As expected, the Rangers did thin out some of their depth at catcher at the winter meetings, sending Gerald Laird to Detroit for a pair of pitching prospects. The Rangers acquired right-handers Guillermo Moscoso, 25, and Carlos Melo, 17, in a trade at the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1459.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers have made preliminary contact with agent Barry Meister about possibly signing LHP Randy Johnson as a free agent. Johnson, 45, is five wins shy of 300. He was 11-10 with a 3.91 ERA for Arizona last year. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates sign free-agent infielder ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/pirates-sign-free-agent-infielder-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates this afternoon announced their first "major" free-agent signing of this offseason, inking utility infielder Ramon Vazquez to a two-year, $4 million contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pirate believes]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/new-pirate-believes.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ramon Vazquez is adamant he is not coming to Pittsburgh to take anyone's job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1457.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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The Los Angeles Angels are working to retain him, and the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles have joined the Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1437.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1438.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were not expected to be major players at the winter meetings. 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La]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers trade C Laird to Tigers for 2 pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-trade-c-laird-to-tigers-for-2-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski wasted little time on the opening day of baseball's winter meetings in taking care of one of the Tigers' biggest needs.The Tigers acquired catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers on Monday in a trade that sent right-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Infielder Donald is the top target among Phillies' prospects ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/phillies-notebook-infielder-donald-is-the-top-target-among-phillies-prospects-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The Phillies traded onetime hot centerfield prospect Greg Golson to the Rangers for John Mayberry Jr. last month. They traded Adrian Cardenas and Josh Outman to the Athletics to get righthander Joe Blanton in July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Tigers, Everett agree to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/source-tigers-everett-agree-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Adam Everett, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz likely to draw interest from several clubs]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/smoltz-likely-to-draw-interest-from-several-clubs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He is the hidden free agent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard to imagine Teixeira in D.C., no matter the price]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/hard-to-imagine-teixeira-in-d-c-no-matter-the-price.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. But Ken Rosenthal still can't see Mark Teixeira signing with the Nats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1422.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1423.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers were not expected to be major players at the winter meetings. 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The Rangers would get a "sandwich round" pick between the first- and second rounds of the draft, probab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS IN BRIEF  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sports-in-brief--1414.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With little fanfare and even less to say, Michelle Wie took an important first step Wednesday toward earning an LPGA Tour card by opening with a 3-under 69 in the 90-hole qualifying tournament.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/-1415.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) - A full World Series share was worth $351,504 for the Philadelphia Phillies, below the record $362,173 set by the St. Louis Cardinals two years ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1406.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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Yates is expected to start at quarterback for North Carolina this week at Duke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlton won't be returning in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/charlton-won-t-be-returning-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be no returnees from the Mariners coaching staff that began the 2008 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clemens cut from charity ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/clemens-cut-from-charity-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Clemens has been asked to end his involvement with a charity golf tournament he has hosted for four years as the fallout from the Mitchell Report continues to haunt the seven-time Cy Young award winner, the Daily News reported in yesterday's edition]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1365.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1349.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers and Phillies exchanged disappointing first-round picks on Nov. 20. Outfielder John Mayberry Jr., the Rangers' top pick in 2005 who has underwhelmed as a power hitter, went to the Phillies in exchange for speedy but strikeout-prone center field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1350.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers are finalizing a deal to sell RHP Kameron Loe to Fukuoka of Japan's Pacific League. As a result, the club opted to remove Loe from the 40-man roster and designate him for assignment. Loe, 27, shuttled between Class AAA Oklahoma and the major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Pettitte talks with Torre about Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sources-pettitte-talks-with-torre-about-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Pettitte has spoken with Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, sources tell Ken Rosenthal. 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Ken Rosenthal has the latest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1347.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:40:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB notebook: Rangers, Phils swap ex-first-round picks ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mlb-notebook-rangers-phils-swap-ex-first-round-picks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers, Phils swap ex-first-round picks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1343.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1344.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers and Phillies exchanged disappointing first-round picks on Nov. 20. Outfielder John Mayberry Jr., the Rangers' top pick in 2005 who has underwhelmed as a power hitter, went to the Phillies in exchange for speedy but strikeout-prone center field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1345.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers are finalizing a deal to sell RHP Kameron Loe to Fukuoka of Japan's Pacific League. As a result, the club opted to remove Loe from the 40-man roster and designate him for assignment. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1336.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers and Phillies exchanged disappointing first-round picks on Nov. 20. Outfielder John Mayberry Jr., the Rangers' top pick in 2005 who has underwhelmed as a power hitter, went to the Phillies in exchange for speedy but strikeout-prone center field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1337.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rangers are finalizing a deal to sell RHP Kameron Loe to Fukuoka of Japan's Pacific League. As a result, the club opted to remove Loe from the 40-man roster and designate him for assignment. Loe, 27, shuttled between Class AAA Oklahoma and the major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOR M'S SKIPPER, IT'S WHOM HE KNOWS\ WAKAMATSU GETS HIGH PRAISE FROM SHOWALTER ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/for-m-s-skipper-it-s-whom-he-knows-wakamatsu-gets-high-praise-from-showalter-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four years spent working with former Texas Rangers manager Buck ShowALter helped Don Wakamatsu get the Mariners' manageriAL post.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/baseball.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[sports in brief ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sports-in-brief-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LocAL & state: RoyALs reveAL nine-game ticket plan for 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes-1341.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need a shortstop? 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies, Rangers swap first-rounders]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/phillies-rangers-swap-first-rounders.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers swapped former first-round picks Thursday.Texas acquired outfielder Greg Golson from the Phillies for outfielder John Mayberry.In another move, the Rangers designated right-hander Kameron L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will Teixeira mark his turf?]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/where-will-teixeira-mark-his-turf-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As teams continue to play the hot stove waiting game, Ken Rosenthal says the first big domino to fall will be slugger Mark Teixeira.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded closer market good news for Mets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/expanded-closer-market-good-news-for-mets-1330.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As more closers hit the open market, Joel Sherman says it's more likely the Mets will get one of the ones they want.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1321.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton was named to the AL's Silver Slugger team for his outstanding offensive season. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1323.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to toughen up the worst pitching staff in the majors, the Rangers have tapped into the philosophies of an old-school pitching guru. His name: Charles Darwin. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1319.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to toughen up the worst pitching staff in the majors, the Rangers have tapped into the philosophies of an old-school pitching guru. His name: Charles Darwin. "I think there is going to be a little more of a 'survival of the fittest' type app]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1320.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton was named to the AL's Silver Slugger team for his outstanding offensive season. Hamilton batted .304 with 32 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 35 doubles in his first campaign with the Rangers. 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He led the American League in both RBIs and total b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded closer market good news for Mets]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/expanded-closer-market-good-news-for-mets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As more closers hit the open market, Joel Sherman says it's more likely the Mets will get one of the ones they want.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1312.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1313.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton was named to the AL's Silver Slugger team for his outstanding offensive season. Hamilton batted .304 with 32 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 35 doubles in his first campaign with the Rangers. He led the American League in both RBIs and total b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1314.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to toughen up the worst pitching staff in the majors, the Rangers have tapped into the philosophies of an old-school pitching guru. His name: Charles Darwin. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1307.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to toughen up the worst pitching staff in the majors, the Rangers have tapped into the philosophies of an old-school pitching guru. His name: Charles Darwin. "I think there is going to be a little more of a 'survival of the fittest' type app]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1301.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Josh Hamilton was named to the AL's Silver Slugger team for his outstanding offensive season. Hamilton batted .304 with 32 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 35 doubles in his first campaign with the Rangers. He led the American League in both RBIs and total b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1302.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1303.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In an attempt to toughen up the worst pitching staff in the majors, the Rangers have tapped into the philosophies of an old-school pitching guru. His name: Charles Darwin. "I think there is going to be a little more of a 'survival of the fittest' type app]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox GM is up to something ... but what?]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/chisox-gm-is-up-to-something-but-what-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ChiSox GM Kenny Williams just dealt Nick Swisher in a move that has Ken Rosenthal thinking something big is coming in Chi-Town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1297.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When he moved from second base five years ago, Michael Young did it with the simple goal of becoming the best fielding shortstop he could be. He didn't set out to make history, but he did. In winning his first Gold Glove for fielding excellence, Young bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1298.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Hank Blalock's $6.2 million option was picked up by the Rangers. Blalock has missed significant parts of the last two seasons with injuries and can no longer play third, but he hit .337 with eight homers and 23 RBIs in September after finally getting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1299.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan's example influencing Rangers pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ryan-s-example-influencing-rangers-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:35:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nolan Ryan is already influencing the Texas Rangers pitching staff.Three months before spring training, a select group of young and upcoming pitchers is participating this week in a conditioning camp where the message is clear: Every pitcher will have to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1292.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:35:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels will avoid long negotiations for Teixeira 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-will-avoid-long-negotiations-for-teixeira-1296.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:35:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels want Mark Teixeira back, but Ken Rosenthal says they'll pass on re-signing the first baseman if negotiations drag on.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1285.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1286.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When he moved from second base five years ago, Michael Young did it with the simple goal of becoming the best fielding shortstop he could be. He didn't set out to make history, but he did. In winning his first Gold Glove for fielding excellence, Young bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1287.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Hank Blalock's $6.2 million option was picked up by the Rangers. 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Ken Rosenthal looks at their potential list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels will avoid long negotiations for Teixeira 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/angels-will-avoid-long-negotiations-for-teixeira-1289.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels want Mark Teixeira back, but Ken Rosenthal says they'll pass on re-signing the first baseman if negotiations drag on.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers not likely to part ways with Fielder 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/brewers-not-likely-to-part-ways-with-fielder-1290.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers may be fielding offers for Prince Fielder, but Ken Rosenthal says they aren't likely to part with the slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1278.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1205.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers president Nolan Ryan wants to "change the culture" of poor pitching that has dogged the organization almost since the day he retired in 1993. Ryan went into the offseason with a plan to get more involved in the development of pitching. His plan pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handicapping the Jake Peavy trade market 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/handicapping-the-jake-peavy-trade-market-1206.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With news that Padres ace Jake Peavy is on the trading block, Ken Rosenthal breaks down the teams lining up for his services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1207.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1198.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers president Nolan Ryan wants to "change the culture" of poor pitching that has dogged the organization almost since the day he retired in 1993. Ryan went into the offseason with a plan to get more involved in the development of pitching. His plan pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1199.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jackie Moore was hired as the new bench coach on the day the World Series began. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handicapping the Jake Peavy trade market 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/handicapping-the-jake-peavy-trade-market-1201.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With news that Padres ace Jake Peavy is on the trading block, Ken Rosenthal breaks down the teams lining up for his services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1202.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1193.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jackie Moore was hired as the new bench coach on the day the World Series began. Moore had been the Astros' bench coach this year, and he is returning for his fourth stint on the Texas coaching staff. Dave Anderson got the job as third base coach. Art H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1194.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1195.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers president Nolan Ryan wants to "change the culture" of poor pitching that has dogged the organization almost since the day he retired in 1993. Ryan went into the offseason with a plan to get more involved in the development of pitching. His plan pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handicapping the Jake Peavy trade market 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/handicapping-the-jake-peavy-trade-market-1196.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With news that Padres ace Jake Peavy is on the trading block, Ken Rosenthal breaks down the teams lining up for his services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1197.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1188.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers president Nolan Ryan wants to "change the culture" of poor pitching that has dogged the organization almost since the day he retired in 1993. Ryan went into the offseason with a plan to get more involved in the development of pitching. His plan pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1189.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jackie Moore was hired as the new bench coach on the day the World Series began. Moore had been the Astros' bench coach this year, and he is returning for his fourth stint on the Texas coaching staff. Dave Anderson got the job as third base coach. Art H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1190.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handicapping the Jake Peavy trade market 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/handicapping-the-jake-peavy-trade-market-1191.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With news that Padres ace Jake Peavy is on the trading block, Ken Rosenthal breaks down the teams lining up for his services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1192.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1183.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1184.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jackie Moore was hired as the new bench coach on the day the World Series began. Moore had been the Astros' bench coach this year, and he is returning for his fourth stint on the Texas coaching staff. Dave Anderson got the job as third base coach. Art H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1185.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-A's manager Moore gets 4th stint with Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/ex-a-s-manager-moore-gets-4th-stint-with-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers hired former Oakland A's manager Jackie Moore as bench coach and Dave Anderson as third base coach Wednesday.Moore, who managed the A's from 1984-86, was the bench coach for the Houston Astros this year after spending the previous eight ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers promote Sundberg to senior VP spot 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-promote-sundberg-to-senior-vp-spot-1187.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers promoted former catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president Friday.Sundberg will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers, and become the liaison for the club's spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1179.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:36:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1180.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:36:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers promote Sundberg to senior VP spot 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-promote-sundberg-to-senior-vp-spot-1181.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:36:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers promoted former catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president Friday.Sundberg will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers, and become the liaison for the club's spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1182.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:36:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1173.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1174.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Gordon and LHPs John Rheinecker, A.J. Murray and Bill White were all outrighted to the minors. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handicapping the Jake Peavy trade market]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/handicapping-the-jake-peavy-trade-market.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With news that Padres ace Jake Peavy is on the trading block, Ken Rosenthal breaks down the teams lining up for his services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers promote Sundberg to senior VP spot 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-promote-sundberg-to-senior-vp-spot-1177.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers promoted former catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president Friday.Sundberg will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers, and become the liaison for the club's spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1178.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1172.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1166.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1167.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Gordon and LHPs John Rheinecker, A.J. Murray and Bill White were all outrighted to the minors. All will become minor league free agents following the World Series. --Art Howe, Ron Washington's former boss who became his underling, won't be bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1168.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once addicted, Hamilton recounts his ray of hope]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/once-addicted-hamilton-recounts-his-ray-of-hope.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were times when Josh Hamilton imagined playing alongside old Tampa Bay pals Carl Crawford and Rocco Baldelli in the World Series.Like the devil's head inked on the crook of his left elbow - one of his 26 tattoos - those thoughts faded."That would've]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers promote Sundberg to senior VP spot 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-promote-sundberg-to-senior-vp-spot-1170.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers promoted former catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president Friday.Sundberg will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers, and become the liaison for the club's spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1171.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1160.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Gordon and LHPs John Rheinecker, A.J. Murray and Bill White were all outrighted to the minors. All will become minor league free agents following the World Series. --Art Howe, Ron Washington's former boss who became his underling, won't be bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1161.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 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Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers promote Sundberg to senior VP spot 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-promote-sundberg-to-senior-vp-spot-1163.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers promoted former catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president Friday.Sundberg will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers, and become the liaison for the club's spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1164.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes begin. Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My picks for all the 2008 awards 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/my-picks-for-all-the-2008-awards-1165.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's coming to an exciting close and Ken Rosenthal is here to tell you who deserves each of the big awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1154.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1155.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1156.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Gordon and LHPs John Rheinecker, A.J. Murray and Bill White were all outrighted to the minors. 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Ken Rosenthal sets the stage with a jam-packed odds board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My picks for all the 2008 awards 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/my-picks-for-all-the-2008-awards-1159.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's coming to an exciting close and Ken Rosenthal is here to tell you who deserves each of the big awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1148.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers know they can hit. What else is new? It's the other aspects of the game that are the problems. Pitching remains the issue, and it's largely responsible for why the club went a ninth consecutive year without a playoff berth in 2008. Despite sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1149.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brian Gordon and LHPs John Rheinecker, A.J. Murray and Bill White were all outrighted to the minors. All will become minor league free agents following the World Series. --Art Howe, Ron Washington's former boss who became his underling, won't be bac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1150.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. But that help is going to have to come internally; club president Nolan Ryan said it is unlikely the team will bid on any big-time free agents. A solid pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers promote Sundberg to senior VP spot 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-promote-sundberg-to-senior-vp-spot-1151.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers promoted former catcher Jim Sundberg to senior executive vice president Friday.Sundberg will assist team president Nolan Ryan in oversight of the Rangers, and become the liaison for the club's spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Brewers out, CC sweepstakes can begin 2008-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/with-brewers-out-cc-sweepstakes-can-begin-1152.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Brewers' season is over, let the CC sweepstakes