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Baseball Time in Arlington found this 7/23/2008 on rangersblog.dallasnews.com [flag]

A source advises me that Dodgers scout Tony Howell and Mets scout Mack "Shooty" Babitt (yeah; "Shooty," about whom Billy Martin said after penciling into the lineup 54 times in 1981 "If he ever plays for me again, please, Shooty me." ) have been spotted at the Rangers vs. White Sox series. The Mets are looking for rotation help and a left field upgrade over Fernando Tatis while the Dodgers are ... [link]

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Rangers Gameday: 7/23 Vs. CHW
Published 7/23/2008 by Joey Matschulat at Baseball Time in Arlington
... Notes: Per Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News: RHP Eric Hurley appears on track to start on Sunday in Oakland. He was throwing today and getting some treatment, so I’ll find out more after the game. But manager Ron Washington is confident Hurley will start. Chris Davis has eight homers since he was called up on June 26, that’s the most in the AL since that time. Davis is averaging one home every 12 at-bats for his entire season — both major and minor leagues. Kevin Millwood ...

Blake Update
Published 7/23/2008 by R.J. Anderson at DRaysBay: Front Page Posts
The Dallas Morning News has confirmed what I reported yesterday; the Rays are interested in Casey Blake: The Rays have reportedly joined the Twins, Dodgers and Mets as clubs interested in acquiring Cleveland's Casey Blake. Like the Mets, the Rays envision Blake in the outfield and if he were to end up with either of those clubs, it can only help drive the Hank Blalock market. Blake didn't start in today's game but entered in the 8th as a pinch hitter for third baseman Andy Marte.

Gomes, Zobrist, Power Rays to 4-3 Victory Over A’s
Published 7/24/2008 by Erik Hahmann at Outs Per Swing
... and Cardinals are among the teams to have inquired about one or more of the Pirates’ star outfielders. Several teams are seeking a righthanded bat, making Bay and Nady especially desirable. The Rays need a right-handed hitting outfielder and have the chips to deal. That makes a little more sense. The Pirates were a little crazy is asking for two good prospects for a guy who is having a career year at age 29. The Dallas morning news confirms what we reported on Tuesday about Casey Blake. ...

Casey Blake In Minnesota?
Published 7/24/2008 by TwinsTerritory at Twins Territory ()
... It’s far from an imminent move for the Twins, but anything within a week of the trade deadline qualifies as news. The Dallas Morning News did a trade story on their area team, the Texas Rangers, and mentioned a few teams that are reportedly interested in the Cleveland Indians’ multiple position player, Casey Blake. ...

Help Wanted: Competent third base coach

TheRopolitansDOTcom posted 7/23/2008 from theropolitans.com

Position: A third base coach who realizes when a ball is going to beat the runner by, say, 15 feet, you don't send him. Must: Have full sight. Be able to swing arm in windmill motion. Willing to wear plastic helmet. Common sense. Should: Speak Spanish. Have hands. Not necessary: Hold prior coaching job...ever. As long as you understand baseball more than Luis Aguayo .

Alexei Slams the Rangers: Sox - Rangers Game 2

Life In The Cell found this 7/23/2008 on thewhitesoxblog.blogspot.com

Take a page out of Buehrle’s book, Grandpa Jo! I’m already biased in liking Buehrle more than Contreras, but there is a reason why Mark Buehrle got a standing ovation when he exited the game in the 8th. Buehrle had one of his best outings ...

Should the Indians get involved in the Huston Street talks?

rickg15 posted 7/23/2008 from www.waitingfornextyear.com

After completion of the recent C.C. Sabathia deal, Indians GM Mark Shapiro implied that the team still isn’t far off from contention in 2009. In order to make that a reality, one can reason the Tribe would need to add a right handed middle of the line-up bat (LaPorta anyone?), find at least one starting pitcher who can pitch...

Bold predictions for MLB’s second half

Peter@BaseballReflections posted 7/23/2008 from juicedsportsblog.com

Picks so risky you’ll be saying, ‘did he really just say that?” SCOTT JACOBS The Indians will not be in the World Series as I predicted at the start of the year… so who’s got the best shot?… O, cmon, did you really think I was going to answer that in the first line? No way Jose. The White Sox are my darkhorse pick to win the American League At the

Fred Wilpon loses sleep over Mets meltdown

SmackCaster SmackBlog found this 7/23/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

"Nothing can take the sting of last night away," Fred Wilpon said Wednesday of the Mets' bullpen collapse Tuesday against the Phillies. "It hurts. I didn't sleep much last night. I can tell you that."

ON DECK: PHILLIES AT METS
The Mets will turn to John Maine to put last night's debacle behind them. At one time that would have sounded like a great idea, but not anymore. A win tonight against the Phillies (7:10, SNY, WFAN) and the Mets would be tied on top of the NL East...

From the Cubicle: White Sox-Rangers
Amanda Kaschube: Live play-by-play of today's White Sox-Rangers game from a girl who not looking forward to spelling Saltalamacchia all day.

Rangers playing error-free baseball
The Rangers did not make an error in the first five games after the All-Strea break, a total of 175 chances. Manager Ron Washington credits the improvement to better pitching, getting into a rhythm when the staff keeps the ball in play.

Quentin homer caps White Sox rally past Texas Rangers
Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer to cap a wild come-from behind victory as the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 10-8 on Wednesday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.

Quentin's second homer caps Sox rally
The ejection of manager Ozzie Guillen seemed to spark the White Sox, as they rallied for a 10-8 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday. Carlos Quentin smacked a three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the White Sox the lead for good.