<?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[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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Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></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--1490.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:09 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[THE 2009 BUM STEER AWARDS ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-2009-bum-steer-awards-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WE KNEW IT WAS GOING to be a Bum Steers kind of year when, right off the bat in January, Harris County district attorney Chuck Rosenthal was found to be using his official e-mail account to send sexist and racist jokes and pornographic videos. OMG! LOL! 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. Mathis was 2-1 for the Rangers last year but finish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it?]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:09 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 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. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1463.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:09 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. Mathis made eight appearances (four starts) in the majors this year, going 2-1 with a 6.85 ERA. In September, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1464.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 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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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. Johnson and Rangers president Nolan Ry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1460.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 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[Josh Hamilton hits it out of the park Humble home-run hero's tale of redemption is hard to beat, says Kevin Sherrington ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/josh-hamilton-hits-it-out-of-the-park-humble-home-run-hero-s-tale-of-redemption-is-hard-to-beat-says-kevin-sherrington-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 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. The state is not exactly short on candidates in either category. 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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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He spent just over a month with the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much talk, little action Ryan says he's ready to deal, but others are moving cautiously ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/much-talk-little-action-ryan-says-he-s-ready-to-deal-but-others-are-moving-cautiously-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Rangers general manager Jon Daniels left Baseball's winter meetings Thursday with one fewer catcher, a few new minor leaguers and little else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox hold tight in Vegas Deals on the table, but hit wasn't in the cards ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/red-sox-hold-tight-in-vegas-deals-on-the-table-but-hit-wasn-t-in-the-cards-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein opened his first media session here Monday with the words, "I wouldn't expect anything to come out of these meetings, to be honest."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1451.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 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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Johnson and Rangers president Nolan Ry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing of infielder closes 'amazingly quiet' meetings]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/signing-of-infielder-closes-amazingly-quiet-meetings.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Pirates and free-agent utility infielder Ramon Vazquez agreed to the framework of a two-year, $4 million contract, and the team essentially swapped left-handed pitchers in the Rule 5 draft on the final day of Major League Baseball's Winte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1441.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 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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Johnson and Rangers president Nolan Ry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntington: Pirates offer $4 million contract to infielder ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/huntington-pirates-offer-4-million-contract-to-infielder-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- General manager Neal Huntington this afternoon confirmed the Pirates' interest in signing free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers consider Johnson Team meets with pitcher's agent, but no offer has been made ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-consider-johnson-team-meets-with-pitcher-s-agent-but-no-offer-has-been-made-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The Rangers are interested in free-agent pitcher Randy Johnson, club president Nolan Ryan said Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS NOTES  Melvin doesn't anticipate making offer to Sheets  GM looking for arms elsewhere ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/brewers-notes-melvin-doesn-t-anticipate-making-offer-to-sheets-gm-looking-for-arms-elsewhere-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas - TheMilwaukeeBrewers focused on their pursuit of pitching help Wednesday in an attempt to at least partially compensate for the free-agent loss of ace CC Sabathia to the New York Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 suitors pursue Teixeira ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/4-suitors-pursue-teixeira-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Yankees signing CC Sabathia, the heat has been turned up on the Boston Red Sox to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira. 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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The Red Sox have been the AL's premier team the past six years, but their quest for a World Series appearance in 2009 is far from a gimme. 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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Briefing]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/a-m-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Skiing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers' Littleton traded to Red Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-littleton-traded-to-red-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTexasRangers have traded pitcher Wes Littleton to theBostonRedSox for a player or players to be named later or cash.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1397.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/DH Milton Bradley was offered arbitration by the Rangers, making the team eligible for draft compensation if the free agent signs elsewhere. --RHP Wes Littleton was traded to Boston for a player to be named or cash considerations. Littleton, 26, had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1398.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 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 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1399.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers reportedly made a competitive bid to land 22-year-old Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa but were rejected. Hideaki Okubo, manager of Tazawa's Nippon Oil team, told the Kyodo News the Rangers made the most attractive financial offer for Taza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESS BOX ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/press-box-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COLLEGES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1386.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/DH Milton Bradley was offered arbitration by the Rangers, making the team eligible for draft compensation if the free agent signs elsewhere. --RHP Wes Littleton was traded to Boston for a player to be named or cash considerations. Littleton, 26, had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1387.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 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 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1388.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers reportedly made a competitive bid to land 22-year-old Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa but were rejected. Hideaki Okubo, manager of Tazawa's Nippon Oil team, told the Kyodo News the Rangers made the most attractive financial offer for Taza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATHLETIC SHORTS ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/athletic-shorts-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers trade reliever Littleton to Red Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-trade-reliever-littleton-to-red-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON, Texas - TheTexasRangers have traded pitcher Wes Littleton to theBostonRedSox for a player to be named later or cash.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mcnabb Wins Points In Tough Spot ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/mcnabb-wins-points-in-tough-spot-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another edition of "Odds and Ends."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers trade RHP Littleton to Boston 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-trade-rhp-littleton-to-boston-1392.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have traded pitcher Wes Littleton to the Boston Red Sox for a player or players to be named and cash.The Rangers, who announced the trade Friday, designated the right-hander for assignment on Nov. 20. Hepitched out of the bullpen in 12 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1380.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 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 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1381.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers reportedly made a competitive bid to land 22-year-old Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa but were rejected. Hideaki Okubo, manager of Tazawa's Nippon Oil team, told the Kyodo News the Rangers made the most attractive financial offer for Taza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1382.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Wes Littleton was traded to Boston for a player to be named or cash considerations. Littleton, 26, had been removed from the Rangers' roster the week before Thanksgiving. Littleton had no record and a 6.02 ERA in 12 games this season. He was 5-3 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RED SOX NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/red-sox-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are still some player personnel holes on the Red Sox roster, but yesterday the club took care of its lone coaching staff vacancy by hiring Tim Bogar as its first base coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers trade RHP Littleton to Boston 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-trade-rhp-littleton-to-boston-1384.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have traded pitcher Wes Littleton to the Boston Red Sox for a player or players to be named and cash.The Rangers, who announced the trade Friday, designated the right-hander for assignment on Nov. 20. Hepitched out of the bullpen in 12 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choi has first-day lead at Skins Game ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/choi-has-first-day-lead-at-skins-game-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- K.J. Choi overcame the nerves of playing in his first LG Skins Game by using a precise short game and key putts to take the first-day lead in the 26th annual event on Saturday. Choi rolled in a three-foot birdie putt worth $75,000 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stove has been working overtime in recent years]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/the-stove-has-been-working-overtime-in-recent-years.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Edinson Volquez-for-Josh Hamilton proved, the offseason was made for trading. Jeff Moore looks back on some recent dandies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers let reliever Loe go to Japan ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-let-reliever-loe-go-to-japan-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - Kameron Loe was put on unconditional release waivers Wednesday by theTexasRangers, freeing him to sign with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1376.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers reportedly made a competitive bid to land 22-year-old Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa but were rejected. Hideaki Okubo, manager of Tazawa's Nippon Oil team, told the Kyodo News the Rangers made the most attractive financial offer for Taza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1377.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Wes Littleton was traded to Boston for a player to be named or cash considerations. Littleton, 26, had been removed from the Rangers' roster the week before Thanksgiving. Littleton had no record and a 6.02 ERA in 12 games this season. He was 5-3 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1378.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 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[Rangers trade right-hander Littleton to Red Sox 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-trade-right-hander-littleton-to-red-sox-1379.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers have traded pitcher Wes Littleton to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash.The Rangers, who announced the trade Friday, had designated Littleton for assignment Nov. 20.Littleton pitched out of the bullpen in 12 games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1367.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers reportedly made a competitive bid to land 22-year-old Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa but were rejected. Hideaki Okubo, manager of Tazawa's Nippon Oil team, told the Kyodo News the Rangers made the most attractive financial offer for Taza]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1368.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Wes Littleton was traded to Boston for a player to be named or cash considerations. Littleton, 26, had been removed from the Rangers' roster the week before Thanksgiving. Littleton had no record and a 6.02 ERA in 12 games this season. He was 5-3 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1369.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 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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On Tuesday, first lady Anita Perry announced a series of public service announcements asking for help in raising money to fix the historic building.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina's Davis says Yates is likely to start against Duke ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/north-carolina-s-davis-says-yates-is-likely-to-start-against-duke-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHAPEL HILL, N.C. | T.J. 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. 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 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1366.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 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[Rangers put Loe on waivers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-put-loe-on-waivers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kameron Loe was put on unconditional release waivers Wednesday by the Texas Rangers, freeing him to sign with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.The 27-year-old right-hander was 1-0 with a 3.23 ERA in 14 relief appearances over five stin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers put pitcher Loe on waivers]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/rangers-put-pitcher-loe-on-waivers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kameron Loe was put on unconditional release waivers Wednesday by the Texas Rangers, freeing him to sign with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.The 27-year-old right-hander was 1-0 with a 3.23 ERA in 14 relief appearances over five stin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tazawa considers Sox' offer ]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/tazawa-considers-sox-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa is weighing an offer from the Red Sox, as well as others from theAtlantaBraves, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, to come pitch in the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1357.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 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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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[sports in brief  2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/sports-in-brief--1360.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Local & state: ESU's Liu earns All-South Central Region honors]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1348.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 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 2008-11-25]]></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. Loe, 27, shuttled between Class AAA Oklahoma and the major]]></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-1346.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need a shortstop? Rafael Furcal may find work in the Bay while the Pirates are discussing Jack Wilson. Ken Rosenthal has the latest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1335.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 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-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. 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Rafael Furcal may find work in the Bay while the Pirates are discussing Jack Wilson. Ken Rosenthal has the latest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's looking more and more likely that Rafael Furcal is headed to the Bay Area to join either the Giants or A's, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1332.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 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 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-notes-quotes-1333.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 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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Loe, 27, shuttled between Class AAA Oklahoma and the major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1327.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:53 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[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. 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 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1322.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 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 2008-11-20]]></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. "I think there is going to be a little more of a 'survival of the fittest' type app]]></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-1324.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:35:10 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 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1318.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 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 2008-11-18]]></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. He led the American League in both RBIs and total b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-roster-report-1315.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 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 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rangerszone.com/news/texas-rangers-inside-pitch-1316.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 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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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. 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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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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. Blalock has missed significant parts of the last two seasons with injuries and can no longer play thi