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trsullivan.mlblogs.com - 3/12/2008
Mench to play first base
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Manager Ron Washington is getting ready to introduce Kevin Mench to first base. That will happen in the near future and is another sign that Mench could make this team at the expense of Jason Botts and Nelson Cruz. Mench would give them a right-handed DH to go with Frank Catalanotto and somebody who could at least spell Ben Broussard at first base in an emergency. The Rangers need ...

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Texas Rangers — ... Sullivan additionally notes that outfielder Kevin Mench is expected to receive some playing time at first base in the near future, a development which is unlikely to boost the odds of Jason Botts or Nelson Cruz making the Opening Day roster. Who didn’t see this coming? ...

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