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. 

There are tons of reasons why the Yankees did the right thing by signing Mark Teixeira. 

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. 

--RHP Jason Jennings may or may not get a minor league contract offer. 

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.