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Ben Broussard - January 2008

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NEWSFLASH: Rangers Outright Shelton To AAA, Announce NRIs
mvn.com — After designating Chris Shelton for assignment on January 14th, the Texas Rangers have successfully pushed their 27-year-old... first baseman through waivers - and all the way to Triple-A Oklahoma. (more) NEWSFLASH: Rangers Outright Shelton To AAA, Announce NRIs
Around the Horn: Corner infielders
Around the Horn: Corner infielders
texas.rangers.mlb.com — The following is the second in a series of weekly stories on MLB.com examining each Major League... club, position by position. Each Wednesday until Spring Training camps open, we'll preview a different position. Today: Corner infielders. ARLINGTON -- ... (more) Around the Horn: Corner infielders
Chris Shelton DFA'd
lonestarball.com — T.R. Sullivan is reporting that Chris Shelton has been designated for assignment, and that the Rangers are... likely going to try to trade him. Okay... I suggested a month ago that I thought Shelton's roster spot was in danger.  Keeping both ... (more) Chris Shelton DFA'd
Texas Rangers news | Texas Rangers Blog | The Dallas Morning News
rangers.beloblog.com — While I was watching the Stars sputter against the Red Wings this afternoon, the Rangers were putting... the finishing touches on a deal with Ben Broussard. Broussard, who was one of three remaining arbitration-eligible players on the roster, gets a base ... (more) Texas Rangers news | Texas Rangers Blog | The Dallas ...
Texas inks Broussard to one-year deal
Texas inks Broussard to one-year deal
mlb.mlb.com — The Texas Rangers avoided arbitration with Ben Broussard on Saturday by signing the first baseman to a... one-year deal worth $3.85 million, plus incentives. Also, Broussard will make a donation to the Texas Rangers Foundation. The Rangers acquired the ... (more) Texas inks Broussard to one-year deal
Rangers Ink Broussard, Davis
Rangers Ink Broussard, Davis
babeslovebaseball.com — The Texas Rangers have avoided arbitration by agreeing with first baseman Ben Broussard on a $3.85 million,... one-year contract this weekend. (more) Rangers Ink Broussard, Davis
Telegram.com: | 01/06/2008 | Broussard agrees to 1-year deal
star-telegram.com — From staff and wire reports Ben Broussard and the Rangers agreed to a $3.85 million, one-year contract... on Saturday, avoiding arbitration. The first baseman was acquired in a trade with Seattle last month. The Rangers sent infielder Tug Hulett to the ... (more) Telegram.com: | 01/06/2008 | Broussard agrees to 1-year deal
Ben Broussard gets a one year deal
lonestarball.com — The Rangers have agreed with Ben Broussard on a one year contract.  Evan Grant says it is... a $3.85 million base, with another $150K in incentives possible based on plate appearances. Broussard made $3.55 million last year with the M's, so this is ... (more) Ben Broussard gets a one year deal
Bill Bavasi Is Neat
lookoutlanding.com — This space is usually reserved for bad words, so I thought it might be nice instead to... reflect on what might be Bavasi's most endearing quality for a change. Via Lone Star Ball and TR Sullivan : [Broussard] did not complain publicly, but spoke often ... (more) Bill Bavasi Is Neat
Shelton's Slope Stays Slippery
blessyouboys.com — Shelton's status in Texas was shaky from the start. Shortly after his signing, the Rangers also looked... into signing Sean Casey, which seemed to indicate that they weren't total believers in a Shelton revival. And once Ben Broussard was acquired from the Seattle Mariners, Shelton shuffled further down the first base/DH totem pole. His lack of position versatility (inability to play the ... (more) Shelton's Slope Stays Slippery