The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 

When it comes to Americans — both players and fans — the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

When it comes to Americans — both players and fans — the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

When it comes to Americans — both players and fans — the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

When it comes to Americans — both players and fans — the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

When it comes to Americans — both players and fans — the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

When it comes to Americans — both players and fans — the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

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. 

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. 

Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. 

--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. 

The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff. 

Outfielder Josh Hamilton will spend the winter and spring focusing on the Rangers rather than Team USA. 

--RHP Doug Mathis was re-signed to a minor league contract and was invited to major league spring training. 

The Rangers entered the offseason focused primarily on improving the majors' worst pitching staff.