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Rangers waste time, send Holland to Japan
tireball.com - 10/20/2009
Rangers waste time, send Holland to Japan
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Jason Wilson of the Dallas Morning News has reported that the Texas Rangers sent Derek Holland to Japan to meet with Yusei Kikuchi. The Rangers are one of about six teams thus far to express interest in the 18-year-old. Kikuchi is considering whether to bypass the Nippon Professional Baseball draft
Dallas Sports Roundup – October 20
dallassportsfans.com - 10/20/2009
Dallas Sports Roundup – October 20
— dallassportsfans.com — Dallas Sports Roundup – October 20 2009 The Texas Rangers’ World Series odds slip to the back... of our minds as we watch their competition compete in the ALCS, so Dallas Sports fans’ focus turns to the hardwood and the ice this week. Let’s chase down our teams and see what’s new. Dallas ... (more) Dallas Sports Roundup – October 20

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rangersblog.dallasnews.com - 10/23/2009
Will the Rangers ever land a big Japanese star?
— rangersblog.dallasnews.com — In their bid to become big-time players in the burgeoning international talent market, the Rangers are doing... everything they can to woo 18-year-old Yusei Kikuchi to bypass professional baseball in Japan, stiff-arm a dozen MLB clubs, and sign with ... (more) Will the Rangers ever land a big Japanese star?

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trsullivan.mlblogs.com - 10/20/2009
Holland helps Rangers recruit Japanese star
— trsullivan.mlblogs.com — The Rangers have employed pitcher Derek Holland in their efforts to recruit Japanese pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. Kikuchi... is an 18-year-old left-handed pitcher is apparently trying to avoid the Japanese Draft and come to the United States to pitch. Word ... (more) Holland helps Rangers recruit Japanese star

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