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 http://www.foxsports.com
Athletics-Rangers Preview 2008-09-24 Once one of the top power hitters in the American League, Hank Blalock has been hampered by injuries the past two seasons. He can still hit home runs in bunches, though, and that has helped the Texas Rangers move into second place in the West.Blalock has... more Submitted on 2008-09-24
Blalock in form as Rangers top A's Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season.So it's hard to blame the former All-Star Game hero for not looking too far into the future and enjoying his current success.Blalock hit the go-ahead home run in the s... more Submitted on 2008-09-24
Blalock in form as Rangers top A's 2008-09-24 Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season.So it's hard to blame the former All-Star Game hero for not looking too far into the future and enjoying his current success.Blalock hit the go-ahead home run in the s... more Submitted on 2008-09-24
Blalock in form as Rangers top A's 2008-09-24 Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season.So it's hard to blame the former All-Star Game hero for not looking too far into the future and enjoying his current success.Blalock hit the go-ahead home run in the s... more Submitted on 2008-09-24
Texas Rangers Inside Pitch 2008-09-23 The Rangers are going to have to make a pretty big decision about Hank Blalock's future this winter. Blalock is making it tough for the Rangers not to keep him around. The club has an option on Blalock for the 2009 season at $6.2 million. Or the Rangers... more Submitted on 2008-09-23
Texas Rangers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-23 --After missing consecutive starts, SS Michael Young returned to the lineup Monday. It was Young's 150th game of the season. He has played at least 150 games in the last seven seasons. --LHP Matt Harrison reportedly had no issues with a bullpen session on... more Submitted on 2008-09-23
Texas Rangers Roster Report 2008-09-23 MEDICAL WATCH: SS Michael Young (fractured right ring finger) left the Sept. 17 game after aggravating the injury. He played Sept. 19 but left that game with soreness. He sat out Sept. 20-21, and he returned to the lineup on Sept 22. DH/OF Frank Catalanot... more Submitted on 2008-09-23
Athletics-Rangers Preview 2008-09-23 Even though the Oakland Athletics will finish .500 at best, they continue to find success in the final month of the season.The Athletics look for their fifth straight victory on Tuesday in the middle contest of a three-game road series against the reeling... more Submitted on 2008-09-23
Athletics 4, Rangers 3(11) Oakland manager Bob Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record.Travis Buck hit an RBI single in the 11th inning and the A's beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Monday night to move into second in the AL Wes... more Submitted on 2008-09-23