jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 1/27/2009
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The Texas Rangers entered the off season in a unique and advantageous position: they had four, yes four, quality young catchers that could be in the big leagues in 2009 (Max Ramirez, Taylor Teagarden, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and Gerald Laird). Catcher is notoriously one of the hardest positions ...
Kevin Goldstein Q&A: Part I
bbtia.com 12/6/2008 — Q: If the Rangers get close to pulling off a big deal for an established star pitcher, who am I not including from the Rangers' long list of pitching prospects?
- KT
Goldstein: I don't believe any player is off-limits. I think that is a ...
2009 Power Rankings #25
thebaseballgods.blogspot.com 2/15/2009 — I've decided to remove the "early" part of the Power Rankings title because at the rate I'm going this won't be done "early" afterall. Now, back to the TBG 2009 Power Rankings... ( #'s 26-30 can be found in the archive) Note: I will have a "final" pre-season set of power rankings ready on ...
Catching fallout
boston.com 12/8/2008 — LAS VEGAS -- By now, you probably know that the Rangers have dealt Gerald Laird to the Tigers for two minor league pitchers. It was just announced here at the Bellagio by the Tigers. The deal has ramifications for the...
Fantasy Baseball 2009: The Texas Rangers
mvn.com 3/20/2009 — In this Friday edition of my continuing series that is taking a look at some potentially undervalued fantasy players on each major league team, the Texas Rangers are featured.
Here are the top five Rangers I feel could be a good value on draft day.
1. 1B Chris Davis
Davis hit .285 ...
Hot Stove Daily: Texas Rangers - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com 12/31/2008 — Editor’s note: Yahoo! Sports will examine the offseason of every MLB team before spring training begins in mid-February. Our series continues with the Texas Rangers . 2008 record: 79-83 Finish: Second in American League West 2008 opening-day payroll: ...
Cafardo's Latest: Brewers, Rangers, Cubs
mlbtraderumors.com 1/28/2009 — Some quick notes from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe :
Cafardo notes the growing sentiment among middle-market teams that patience could land an all star caliber player for a " low-risk one-year deal ."
Milwaukee would prefer to ...
2009 Top 5 Prospects: Texas Rangers
diamondcutterbaseball.com 3/20/2009 —
Despite a deep batch of young catchers, Teagarden looks to emerge as the best. (Photo: Brent and MariLynn/Flickr)
For years the Texas Rangers have had to rely on offense, offense and more offense in order to win games. They can't seem to draft, cultivate or sign a decent starting pitcher ...
Asked & Answered, v.1.
newberg.mlblogs.com 2/4/2009 —
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How About Hughes For Saltalamacchia Now?
waswatching.com 11/2/2008 — Seems the Rangers are looking to deal a backstop for some pitching…via the the Dallas Morning News with a hat tip to BBTF :
As usual, young, quality starting pitchers are in demand as baseball’s off-season begins. What’s different ...
NOLAN: "Winter Meetings A Waste!" —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/27/2009
Courtesy Yankees 'N More and Field of Dreams Noticed and interesting quote this morning from Texas Rangers President Nolan Ryan. This from an MLB.com story featuring some of Nolan Ryan's views, specifically on the Winter ...
Source: Glavine likely to meet with Braves GM —
ESPN.com - MLB 1/27/2009
Pitcher Tom Glavine is expected to meet with Braves general manager Frank Wren later this week in what could be a first step toward the pitcher returning to Atlanta for a 23rd major league season, a baseball source said Tuesday.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia For Clay Buchholz? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/27/2009
The Texas Rangers entered the off season in a unique and advantageous position: they had four, yes four, quality young catchers who could be in the big leagues in 2009 (Max Ramirez, Taylor Teagarden, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and Gerald Laird). Catcher ...