Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14
--GM Jon Daniels acknowledged that he was not happy with Venezuela's usage of prospect C Max Ramirez in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. The Rangers had been told Ramirez would start all games in the first round. He started none. Ramon Herna... more
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Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-14
The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal... more
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Dodgers 4, Rangers 3
Manny Ramirez was surrounded by reporters in the Dodgers clubhouse after making his long-anticipated debut, when teammate Orlando Hudson questioned the necessity of the session."What are you interviewing that guy for?" Hudson said after Los Angeles beat a... more
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Royals 4, Rangers 1
Robinson Tejeda is finding new ways to tantalize hitters.Tejeda struck out seven in four innings, and John Buck and Ross Gload hit two-run homers as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Texas Rangers 4-1 Friday in the teams' split-squad matchup.Tejeda, a h... more
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Rangers 9, Mariners 1
Marlon Byrd likes what the Texas Rangers are doing on offense this spring. The veteran outfielder just hopes it carries over to the regular season.Byrd had two hits and three RBIs, Ian Kinsler added two hits and scored twice, and the Rangers took advantag... more
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Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12
--RHP Kevin Millwood, who has had short spring trainings in each of the last two seasons, has been very effective in his first two turns through the rotation. Millwood has pitched five scoreless innings those two outings. --RHP Josh Rupe, who is out of mi... more
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Texas Rangers Roster Report 2009-03-12
The Rangers were relatively quiet during the offseason, the biggest move being a trade of C Gerald Laird to Detroit. But that move was hardly unexpected -- the team had significant depth at catcher. It does, however, open up a battle between Jarrod Saltal... more
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Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2009-03-12
A year ago, right-hander Brandon McCarthy arrived at spring training determined to make his curveball the big breaker that helped Boston's Josh Beckett dominate the 2007 World Series. He arrived at spring training last month determined to make the curve a... more
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Donnelly, Turnbow looking for Texas comebacks
Brendan Donnelly and Derrick Turnbow were All-Star relievers. Now both are being reminded of what life was like before they had success in the major leagues.Sidetracked by injuries, Donnelly and Turnbow are in spring training with the Texas Rangers on min... more
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