BallHype - Latest Texas Rangers News Articles

ChiSox get Andruw Jones for 1 yr., $500K (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:18:52 +0000

Andruw Jones agreed Wednesday to a $500,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. Jones hit .214 with 17 homers and 43 RBIs in 82 games with Texas this year while making 53 starts as the designated hitter, 12 in left field, five in right field and four at first base. A five-time All-Star who has slumped in recent years, Jones was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in January and signed...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers

Andruw Jones agrees to deal with White Sox

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:21:50 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers

Andruw Jones agrees to deal with White Sox

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:20:17 +0000

Andruw Jones has agreed to a $500,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. Jones hit .214 with 17 homers and 43 RBIs in 82 games with Texas this year while making 53 starts as the designated hitter, 12 in left field, five in right field and four at first base. A five-time All-Star who has slumped in recent years, Jones was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in January and signed with the Rangers the following month. He agreed to a $36.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers

Which MLB team needs Roy Halladay the most?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:21:41 +0000

The Roy Halladay sweepstakes that began (and ended) in July are back on, and it appears new Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos is determined to deal his ace -- out of necessity. Halladay will be a free agent after the 2010 season and has announced his intention to test the free-agent market. There obviously is plenty of interest in the six-time All-Star, workhorse and former Cy Young winner. Everyone from the up-and-coming Rangers to the World Series champion Yankees is drooling over Halladay, but which team needs him most? In order, those teams are: 1. Dodgers. Their lack of an ace was glaring in the 2009 postseason. Free agent John Lackey is probably out of the team's price range, especially with the ownership situation in limbo because of the pending divorce of Frank and Jamie McCourt. Clayton Kershaw has the stuff to develop into an ace, but he isn't there yet. And the enigmatic Chad Billingsley has too many bouts with inconsistency. Randy Wolf could leave as a free agent, as could ...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Roy Halladay, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays

Rangers streamline front office

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +0000

This offseason, Jake Krug was named assistant director for player development, the No. 2 position in the farm system behind Scott Servais. It is one of several moves that illustrate the Rangers' main goal in a major reorganization of their front office this winter.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Chicago White Sox Sign Omar Vizquel

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:51:18 +0000

I love when teams make good personnel decisions. It makes me giddy. Today, the Chicago White Sox signed SS and future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel to a one-year, $1.375 million deal. Vizquel, who is 43-years old hit .266 with a .660 OPS in 2009 with the Texas Rangers. I really like this move for the White Sox. Vizquel will serve as a backup infielder and as a mentor to Alexei Ramirez and Gordon Beckham. Who better to serve as a mentor to a young middle infielder than one of–if not the best defensive (cue Cardinal fan crying Ozzie Smith here) shortstop of all time. The Rangers used Vizquel in this role last year for Elvis Andrus and that worked out quite well. Not only will Vizquel serve as a mentor, but he can still pick-it with anyone defensively. He is not a washed up player, who is just looking to hang on. AKA: “A veteran presence.” Vizquel played 62 games in the field last year at short, second, and third, and didn’t commit an error. His UZR at shortstop was 5.3, which is very, very ...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Chicago White Sox, Omar Vizquel, Texas Rangers

Veteran Guardado wants to pitch in 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:13:00 +0000

Left-handed reliever Eddie Guardado, who spent the last two years pitching out of the Rangers bullpen, wants to pitch again.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Eddie Guardado, Texas Rangers

Rudy Jaramillo Could Make Curtis Granderson a Fit for Chicago Cubs After All

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:39:45 +0000

Over the past 10 days or so, rumors have encircled the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, centered around the potential trade of current Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson to the Cubs. Chicago has made it a priority to find a center fielder with an above-average bat this winter, and with a career line of .272/.344/.484, Granderson certainly fits that bill. However, some have peremptorily impugned the trade on two grounds: first, that Granderson would command too high a price in trade to Detroit; and second, that Granderson (like current Cubs outfielder and fellow left-handed hitter Kosuke Fukudome) cannot hit left-handed pitching. Of the first objection, I won't speak further here, other than to say that I place far less stock in the hype surrounding Starlin Castro than do most Cubs fans, and would not hesitate to leverage his sky-high current value into a steal of a deal this offseason. Primarily, I want to focus upon the second issue. It is, to be sure, a serious issue, and a damning ...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Curtis Granderson, Chicago Cubs, Rudy Jaramillo, Texas Rangers

Rangers could kill rumored three-way deal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:04:51 +0000

Sporting News staff reports According to the New York Post, the proposed three-way deal including the Mets, Cubs and Rangers could stall because Texas isn't willing to give up righthander Kevin Millwood so easily. The deal reportedly would send Millwood from Texas to New York, second baseman Luis Castillo from New York to Chicago and outfielder Milton Bradley and cash from Chicago to Texas. The Mets would like to free up second base to pursue free agents Orlando Hudson and Chone Figgins as possible replacements at the position. The Cubs also would like to upgrade at second base, as well as in the outfield. But that likely won't be possible unless they can shed at least some of Bradley's salary.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Kevin Millwood, Milton Bradley, Chicago Cubs, Luis Castillo

Young hopes Texas Rangers' ownership issue resolved soon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:13:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Byrd's future home up in air

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Marlon Byrd wants to return to the Rangers, but early discussions between the team and his agent have not been particularly productive, leading to the distinct possibility that Byrd will be playing elsewhere in 2010.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Marlon Byrd, Texas Rangers

Cubs could move Bradley in three-team deal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:54 +0000

Sporting News staff reports There has been talk of a three-way trade involving the Cubs, Mets and Rangers, the Chicago Tribune reports. In the proposed trade, the Cubs would send outfielder Milton Bradley and cash to the Rangers, the Rangers would send righthander Kevin Millwood to the Mets, and the Mets would send second baseman Luis Castillo to the Cubs. The Mets have been public about their desire to deal Castillo, a move that would allow them to pursue second baseman Orlando Hudson in free agency. Similarly, the Cubs have made no secret about their plan to ship Bradley out of town after the outfielder's team-imposed suspension at the end of the 2009 season.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Milton Bradley, Kevin Millwood

Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:03 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame, Roger Staubach

Rangers expected to lose Marlon Byrd to free agency

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:31:34 +0000

Sporting News staff reports The Texas Rangers' Web site reports center fielder Marlon Byrd is expected to sign elsewhere after free agency opens Friday. Byrd is coming off a career season in which he hit .283 with 20 homers and a team-best 89 RBIs. "We've had a decent amount of conversation," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels told the site. "I expect them to test the market. Based on what they're looking for ... we're not in a position to do that right now. We expect them to talk with other clubs and see what's out there. We're going to be looking at alternatives." With Byrd expected to depart, Daniels said the Rangers would look for a right-handed bat in free agency. The Web site listed Jermaine Dye, Vladimir Guerrero, Mike Cameron, Gary Sheffield, Randy Winn and Fernando Tatis as possibilities.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Marlon Byrd, Jon Daniels, Jermaine Dye, Vladimir Guerrero

Tom Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:07:11 +0000

DALLAS - Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame

If Byrd leaves, Rangers have options

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:34:24 +0000

While the Rangers may lose center fielder Marlon Byrd, they hope to sign an impact power bat and test the free-agent market for a starting pitcher or a reliever.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Marlon Byrd

Hicks tries to keep Rangers ownership (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:32:09 +0000

Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team. "I'm exploring my own group," Hicks said in a report on ESPNDallas.com, one of four local media outlets he spoke with Wednesday.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame

Hicks' plan could keep him in control of Rangers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:11:08 +0000

DALLAS (AP) -- Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame

Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:51:47 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame

Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:46:06 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Hall of Fame, Roger Staubach

Roger Staubach, Nolan Ryan could join Tom Hicks' Texas Rangers ownership team

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Nolan Ryan

Ryan, Staubach may team with Hicks' group

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:35:00 +0000

Tom Hicks said Wednesday that he is working hard on putting together a group of local investors that would join him in a partnership group in retaining control of the Rangers.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Tom Hicks putting together group to keep Texas Rangers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:03:25 +0000

Tom Hicks' plan to keep Rangers includes businessmen Nolan Ryan, Roger Staubach.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Nolan Ryan

Live chat: Rangers' hitting coach Clint Hurdle

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Clint Hurdle

Ryan, working partner formalizing bid for Texas Rangers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:59:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Zack Greinke of Royals wins AL Cy Young Award

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Zack Greinke, Kansas City Royals, Cy Young

Texas Rangers' Andrus places second in AL Rookie of the Year voting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus places 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year voting

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Josh Hamilton says back is improved

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:53:58 +0000

Sporting News staff reports Rangers OF Josh Hamilton told the Dallas Morning News the back injury that plagued him at the end of the season has improved and a series of tests show that no nerves are being pinched. With that good news, Hamilton says he has been cleared to begin offseason workouts Monday. Unlike last year, however, those workouts will be in Dallas under the guidance of Rangers strength and conditioning coach Jose Vazquez. Last winter Hamilton chose to train in Arizona leading up to the season. Hamilton said he wants to work with Vazquez, who knows the injuries he suffered in a disappointing and injury-marred season and can put him on a better regimen.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks

A's Bailey hopes to pull ROY upset

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Andrew Bailey's rise from Minor League obscurity to Major League limelight is a story that won't soon be forgotten. It'll turn historic if the A's closer upsets Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus when the AL Rookie of the Year Award is handed out on Monday.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Oakland Athletics, Andrew Bailey, Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers' Hamilton says back is better and faith remains strong

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:53:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus awaits word on Rookie of the Year honor

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Where Will Ben Sheets Head for the 2010 MLB Season?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:10:31 +0000

Ben Sheets, the former Milwaukee Brewers' ace, has not filed for free agency this year. He hasn't needed to. For the last year, Sheets, 31, sat on the free agent market, the most notable in-season free agent. Last offseason, the New York Mets and Texas Rangers were in hot pursuit of Sheets. However, he opted for elbow surgery to repair his torn flexor tendon. After having elbow surgery he has begun rehabbing the elbow at TMI Sports Medicine in Arlington, Texas. The clinic is owned and operated by the Texas Rangers team doctor. While Sheets is not technically connected to the Texas Rangers, they did show interest in the offseason. Texas seems like an obvious destination for Sheets, close to his home in Baton Rouge, and quickly becoming a pitcher's paradise. New pitching coach Mike Maddux quickly transformed the Rangers from their classic style of being dependent on the long-ball to a well-rounded playoff contender. Sheets is oft-injured, but many, including myself, think that his year off has ...

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, Ben Sheets, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers

Wetteland news stuns former Bomber mates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:12:09 +0000

John Wetteland's old friends with the Yankees still were trying to piece together what happened Thursday that drove the 1996 World Series MVP to a Texas hospital. Neither Don Mattingly nor Mariano Rivera knew what had happened with Wetteland before reporters told them at Friday night's event.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, John Wetteland, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Don Mattingly, Mariano Rivera

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Wetteland taken to Denton hospital

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:08:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Thursday's MLB offseason buzz

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:46:36 +0000

Vladimir Guerrero is a big hit at the Rangers' ballpark, so how about as a part of their lineup? Check out the latest buzz.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Vladimir Guerrero, Texas Rangers

Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland hospitalized

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:05:19 +0000

Mariners bullpen coach and former Rangers pitcher John Wetteland was hospitalized on Thursday afternoon for what officials called mental health issues.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers, John Wetteland, Seattle Mariners

Baseball GMs say perception of Texas Rangers is changing

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:39:00 +0000

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Inbox: How can Rangers keep Byrd?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:32:00 +0000

T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions in the latest edition of Rangers Inbox.

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Texas Rangers

Riggleman named Nats' permanent manager

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:38:27 +0000

The Washington Nationals selected interim manager Jim Riggleman as their permanent manager on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the deliberations, ending a short but wide-ranging search. Riggleman, who turned 57 this week, was informed of the decision some time Wednesday, the source said, and an announcement is expected to come as soon as Thursday. The Nationals said all along that Riggleman would get strong consideration for the job, which he inherited in July after the team fired Manny Acta, and he was chosen over a field of candidates that also included former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, believed to be the other finalist; former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin; Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly, who took his name out of consideration last week; and former Florida Marlins third-base coach Bo Porter. Riggleman led the Nationals to a 33-42 record in 2009 after

Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Washington Nationals, Jim Riggleman, Manny Acta, Texas Rangers, New York Mets