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Saltalamacchia For Buccholz?
Saltalamacchia For Buccholz?
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 ...
Rangers’ X-rays show Sheets as a risk, but a reward waiting to happen
star-telegram.com — The Rangers naturally are cautious about Ben Sheets, but do the math.... (more) Rangers’ X-rays show Sheets as a risk, but a ...
Professor Parks Prospect Q&A
Professor Parks Prospect Q&A
bbtia.com — First of all, I want to thank everyone who submitted questions for the first ever Professor Parks... Prospect Q&A. The response was overwhelming and the questions were excellent. I tried to answer as many as possible, but due to the sheer volume I ... (more) Professor Parks Prospect Q&A
More Hope?
startelegramsports.typepad.com — The Andy Pettitte signing with the Yankees, apparently taking them out of the Ben Sheets sweepstakes, wasn't... the only news Tuesday that could impact the Rangers and their starting rotation. The Boston Herald, citing a source close to the negotiations,... (more) More Hope?
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