Texas Rangers Updates

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Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers


Rangers manager Buck Showalter officially named Ian Kinsler his starting second baseman on Saturday.
Kinsler is batting .238/.347/.548 with one steal in four attempts. He could finish with 12-15 homers and steals if he keeps his starting job all year. Mark DeRosa should never emerge as a threat. Mar. 25

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Adam Eaton - S - Rangers


Adam Eaton pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in a minor league game without incident on Saturday.
Eaton, who missed his start Friday with a bruised elbow, is scheduled to throw 75-80 pitches in a game Wednesday. That will put him in line to start the second game of the season against the Red Sox. Mar. 25

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Brad Wilkerson - OF - Rangers


Dr. Lewis Yocum detected no structural damage in Brad Wilkerson's shoulder during an examination on Saturday.
Wilkerson is flying back to Texas to undergo an MRI and be examined by Dr. Keith Meister. "Obviously we'll see what Dr. Meister says," GM Jon Daniels said. "But at this point, I'm optimistic that it doesn't seem to be a significant problem. It's something we can take care of and get him back." Mar. 25

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Mark Teixeira - 1B - Rangers


Mark Teixeira had his first multihit game since March 2 on Sunday, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a win over the Brewers.
Counting his 0-for-15 in the WBC, Teixeira went hitless in 26 at-bats after picking up two hits in his first game of the spring.

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Scott Feldman - R - Rangers


Scott Feldman picked up a save versus the Brewers by pitching a scoreless ninth on Sunday.
Feldman has allowed two runs -- one earned -- in 6 2/3 innings to remain in contention for a bullpen spot. Since the Rangers will want to continue evaluating some of their more veteran pitchers, the 23-year-old will probably head to Triple-A initially. Still, he'll spend considerable time in the majors before the season is over. Mar. 26

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Ron Mahay - R - Rangers


Rangers reassigned LHP Ron Mahay to minor league camp.
Mahay will earn $1.1 million even if he spends the entire season in the minors, another present from former GM John Hart. The Rangers might choose to trade him at some point, even though they'd have to eat the majority of his salary in order to do so. Mar. 26

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Brad Wilkerson - OF - Rangers


Brad Wilkerson received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder Sunday and is expected to be out of the lineup until Wednesday at the earliest.
It's not a great sign that Wilkerson's shoulder has required two cortisone shots and Opening Day still isn't here, but with no structural damage present, it doesn't seem like there's anything here that he won't be able to work through. It's probably more likely that he'll be limited at times again this season than it is that he'll miss any large chunks of time. Mar. 26

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Hank Blalock - 3B - Rangers


Hank Blalock left Sunday's game after three at-bats because of a stiff back.
Blalock is again day-to-day. He's also had some difficulties with a sore throwing arm this spring. Mar. 27

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David Dellucci - DH - Rangers


According to the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have been shopping David Dellucci around the league.
As usual the Rangers have plenty of hitters, so if they could swap Dellucci for a valuable starting pitcher they'd be wise to do so.

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David Dellucci - DH - Rangers


According to the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have been shopping David Dellucci around the league.
As usual the Rangers have plenty of hitters, so if they could swap Dellucci for a valuable starting pitcher they'd be wise to do so.


They don't have nearly enough depth in the outfield to do so. Injuries have already run there course on this outfield, and the season asnt started.

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Gary Matthews Jr. - OF - Rangers


Gary Matthews Jr. (ribs) will likely begin the year on the disabled list.
Matthews reportedly "had a good day" Monday, but with the Rangers' roster crunch they'll be cautious with his timetable. Mar. 28

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Laynce Nix - OF - Rangers


Laynce Nix homered twice, doubled and drove in seven runs in a loss to the Mariners on Monday night.
The double just missed being his third homer, hitting high off the wall in left-center. Nix had been 8-for-42 with one homer entering the night. He's fanned 13 times, but he's yet to walk in a spring training contest. It remains possible that he'll be optioned to Triple-A, though Gary Matthews Jr.'s injury has given him a greater chance of remaining with the Rangers. Mar. 28

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Edinson Volquez - S - Rangers


In what was likely his last chance to make a case for a rotation spot, Edinson Volquez gave up six runs in three innings Monday night against the Mariners.
Volquez did bounce back after all six runs scored in the first, but it's probably not going to be enough. If they stay within the organization, the Rangers will probably pick R.A. Dickey as their fifth starter. Mar. 28

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John Wasdin - R - Rangers


According to MLB.com, right-hander John Wasdin has been placed on waivers by the Rangers.
Wasdin had a 10.64 ERA in 11 innings this spring. Should he clear waivers, the Rangers will likely try to re-sign him to a multiyear deal. His departure makes it likely that Rule 5 pick Fabio Castro will stick with the Rangers. Mar. 28

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Erubiel Durazo - DH - Rangers


Rangers released designated hitter Erubiel Durazo.
We seriously doubt Phil Nevin will outhit Durazo this year, but the Rangers made their choice weeks ago and there wasn't going to be many at-bats available for Durazo coming off the bench. Durazo will make his way to another AL team, though he probably won't be a starter right away. The Orioles and Rays probably have the greatest need of him.

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R.A. Dickey - R - Rangers


R.A. Dickey pitched the final two innings Tuesday and allowed two runs against the A's.
He gave up three hits and walked three. Despite the short outing, Dickey could still be the favorite to act as the Rangers' fifth starter. Juan Dominguez didn't help himself today. Mar. 28

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Juan Dominguez - S - Rangers


Juan Dominguez lost to the Athletics after surrendering four runs over four innings on Tuesday.
All four runs scored in the third. "He had one inning that got away from him but otherwise he pitched OK," manager Buck Showalter said. "His command and walks were a bit of a problem. It seemed like when he really reached back, his command suffered." Since his velocity has been down a bit this spring, the Rangers were asking him to really reach back. That he didn't take a step forward may officially put him out of the mix for a rotation spot. Mar. 28

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C.J. Wilson - R - Rangers


C.J. Wilson, who has been troubled by sore shoulder soreness, gave up four runs while facing just five batters Tuesday in a minor league game.
Because of the shoulder and a hamstring injury that limited earlier this srping, Wilson might begin the year on the DL or get optioned to the minors. That'd be good news for Erasmo Ramirez, who is out of options. Mar. 28

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Adam Eaton - S - Rangers


Adam Eaton worked a scoreless inning Tuesday in a game against Rangers minor leaguers.
Eaton, slowed by a bruised elbow, remains scheduled to start the second game of the season. Mar. 28

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Juan Dominguez - S - Rangers


Rangers optioned RHP Juan Dominguez and RHP Edinson Volquez to Triple-A Oklahoma; reassigned RHP Jose Silva to minor league camp.
This leaves R.A. Dickey as the last man standing in the fifth-starter competition. The Rangers only plan to use a fifth starter three times during April, so it may work out OK. As a knuckleballer, Dickey is better suited to pitching in relief in between starts than Dominguez would have been. Mar. 29

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John Wasdin - R - Rangers


Rangers released RHP John Wasdin.
Wasdin, who was on a non-guaranteed, $600,000 contract, had a 10.64 ERA in 11 innings this spring. Mar. 29

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Brad Wilkerson - OF - Rangers


Brad Wilkerson rejoined the starting lineup and homered Wednesday against the Padres.
Wilkerson missed games Friday and Saturday and then had a cortisone shot for his sore shoulder on Sunday, necessitating that he receive three more days off. He'll definitely be in the lineup on Opening Day, though he may be 90 percent, rather than 100. Mar. 29

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R.A. Dickey - R - Rangers


The Rangers will open the year with R.A. Dickey as their fifth starter, GM Jon Daniels confirmed today.
Maybe he'll even move up in the rotation as a result of Adam Eaton's injury. Since Dickey will have to battle Ameriquest Field and he'll have a below average defense behind him, he has to be the worst bet among AL starters for fantasy purposes. Perhaps Joe Mays could give him a run for his money. Mar. 29

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Adam Eaton - S - Rangers


Adam Eaton suffered a strained tendon on the middle finger of his right hand during his start Wednesday and is scheduled for an MRI.
It's a similar injury to the one that sent Eaton to the DL last June. "Pretty much one pitch, the last pitch I threw," he said. "Similar injury, different tendon. It feels the same, just a different part." Eaton missed six weeks last season before returning as a reliever and later going back on the DL so he could be used as a starter again. Basically, the injury wrecked what looked like a breakthrough season. If this will lead to a similar absence, the Rangers will be in big trouble. A trade of David Dellucci or someone else for additional pitching help would become likely. The internal alternative would likely be Juan Dominguez, who was optioned to the minors today. Mar. 29

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Juan Dominguez - S - Rangers


Juan Dominguez, who was sent to the minors before Adam Eaton got hurt on Wednesday, will be recalled to take Eaton's place in the rotation.
It's the best solution, although some may want them to turn to John Danks or Thomas Diamond already. Mar. 30

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Vicente Padilla - S - Rangers


Vicente Padilla surrendered four runs and eight hits over six innings Thursday in a loss to the Royals.
Padilla struck out five and walked one. The runs scored on a pair of two-run homers. Padilla ends the spring with a respectable 4.32 ERA. The Rangers will be relying on him a great deal with Adam Eaton gone. Mar. 30

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Mark Teixeira - 1B - Rangers


Mark Teixeira homered in a second straight game Thursday against the Royals.
Following a frigid start, Teixeira is 6-for-16 with five extra-base hits over his last four games. Mar. 30

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Adam Eaton - S - Rangers


Adam Eaton is considering surgery on his right middle finger and is expecting to miss the first three months of the season.
Eaton spoke after being examined by Dr. Don Sheridan, a Phoenix hand specialist, on Thursday. He is going to get a second opinion, but he has been told he'll likely be out three months. "Hopefully three months and I'll come back healthy," Eaton said. "It's just something I'll have to deal with. It's disappointing but it's obviously an injury I couldn't prevent." Mar. 30

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Josh Rupe - R - Rangers


Josh Rupe, sidelined since March 13 with an inflamed elbow, received a cortisone injection this week.
Exploratory surgery would become an option if the cortisone doesn't take care of the soreness. Rupe will begin the year on the DL. Mar. 30

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They FINALLY traded Juan Dominguez. It is sad to see such a good talent go to waste, but this team is better off without him. But there pitching staff just keeps getting more thin.

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They FINALLY traded Juan Dominguez. It is sad to see such a good talent go to waste, but this team is better off without him. But there pitching staff just keeps getting more thin.
They traded him to the A's right?

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Rangers trade OF David Dellucci to the Phillies for pitcher Robinson Tejada and minor league outfielder Jake Blalock.

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Robinson Tejeda - R - Rangers


Rangers optioned RHP Robinson Tejeda and LHP John Rheinecker to Triple-A Oklahoma; reassigned OF Adam Hyzdu to minor league camp.
GM Jon Daniels indicated that Tejeda could join the Texas rotation the second time through. John Koronka is still expected to start the fifth game of the season. Apr. 2

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Gary Matthews Jr. - OF - Rangers


Rangers placed outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 24, with a strained rib cage.
Things are still looking up for Matthews with David Dellucci gone. He should be back with the Rangers within two weeks. Apr. 2

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Adam Eaton - S - Rangers


Rangers placed RHP Adam Eaton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with a strained tendon in his right middle finger.
Eaton has elected to undergo surgery and could miss three months with the injury sustained on March 29. Apr. 2

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Laynce Nix - OF - Rangers


With David Dellucci going from Texas to Philadelphia, the Rangers will likely go with Laynce Nix as their Opening Day center fielder.
Brad Wilkerson should slide to right, putting Kevin Mench back in left field. Regular playing time for Nix may only last until Gary Matthews Jr. comes off the DL, but if he's finally ready to play up to his potential, the Rangers will keep using him against right-handers.

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Antonio Alfonseca - R - Rangers


Rangers purchased the contracts of RHP Antonio Alfonseca, OF Adrian Brown and INF D'Angelo Jimenez.
Alfonseca finished strongly, allowing one run in his final five innings of the spring. Brown claims a spot because of the David Dellucci trade, but he may only be around until Gary Matthews Jr. comes off the disabled list. The Dellucci trade also makes it more likely that Jimenez will keep his job for the long-term, though he's hardly going to have much to do unless Ian Kinsler gets off to a lousy start. Apr. 2

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Jake Blalock - OF - Rangers


Outfielder Jake Blalock was traded from the Phillies to the Rangers in a three-player deal.
Jake joins big brother Hank in the Texas organization, but it's unlikely they'll be on the same field anytime soon. Blalock's stock slipped during a /279/.359/.388 season in the Florida State League in 2005, and Phillies left him available in the Rule 5 draft. His power should come back in Double-A this year, but it's not a very good bet that he'll emerge as a regular.

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Phil Nevin - DH - Rangers


Phil Nevin said Tuesday that being comfortable with the Rangers is responsible for his good start this season.
"When I came over here last year, I wasn't comfortable and I never felt a part of the team," Nevin said. "That was my fault. I didn't handle it the right way. I feel comfortable now. I know my role. I feel like a part of this team." Apr. 5

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Gary Matthews Jr. - OF - Rangers


Manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Gary Matthews Jr. (rib cage) will be the designated hitter for Triple-A Oklahoma Thursday.
Matthews' right shoulder is apparenly keeping him from playing the outfield. The Rangers don't expect him back until at least next week. Apr. 5

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Phil Nevin - DH - Rangers


Phil Nevin said Tuesday that being comfortable with the Rangers is responsible for his good start this season.
"When I came over here last year, I wasn't comfortable and I never felt a part of the team," Nevin said. "That was my fault. I didn't handle it the right way. I feel comfortable now. I know my role. I feel like a part of this team." Apr. 5
He will do good for us this season by just looking at what he did in his first game but who knows.

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Gary Matthews Jr. - OF - Rangers


Gary Matthews Jr. (ribs) is expected to play the outfield this week while rehabbing at Triple-A Oklahoma.
Manager Buck Showalter said the earliest Matthews would rejoin the Rangers is Friday. Apr. 10

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Rick Bauer - R - Rangers


The Rangers confirmed that Rick Bauer would start Tuesday against the Angels.
Bauer, who allowed one run in three innings in his lone relief appearance.Apr. 10

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Brad Wilkerson - OF - Rangers


Brad Wilkerson went 0-for-4 on Monday and struck out for the 15th and 16th times this season.
The 16 strikeouts would be less of a concern if he had more than just one walk in 36 at-bats to go along with them. Wilkerson still seems to have his power while fighting throught a sore shoulder, but he's swinging and missing a ton. If he keeps struggling, he might be dropped in the order after Gary Matthews Jr. returns. Apr. 11

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Kameron Loe - S - Rangers


Kameron Loe dropped to 0-2 after giving up five runs and nine hits in five innings against the Angels tonight.
Loe just could get out No. 3 early on. All five of the Angels' runs scored in the first three innings and with two outs. Loe was particularly unlucky in the second. Kevin Mench should have caught Chone Figgins' RBI triple to right, and two runs scored after that on soft singles. Apr. 11

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Gary Matthews Jr. - OF - Rangers


Gary Matthews Jr. (ribs) went 3-for-3 while playing center field at Triple-A Monday.
Matthews could return to the Rangers as soon as Friday, and the team is reportedly considering sending Laynce Nix down to the minors to make room for him on the roster. "It's a consideration," general manager Jon Daniels said. "It's one of several options we could make as a move for Gary." Apr. 11

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C.J. Wilson - R - Rangers


C.J. Wilson (hamstring, shoulder) is scheduled to make back-to-back rehab appearances at Triple-A Tuesday and Wednesday.
Barring a setback he could be activated from the disabled list later in the week. Apr. 11

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Mark DeRosa - 3B - Rangers


Mark DeRosa had a cortisone shot in his injured left ankle Monday and is not expected to need a stint on the disabled list.
"I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to go by [today] or Wednesday," DeRosa said. Apr. 11

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Kevin Mench - OF - Rangers


Kevin Mench received a cortisone shot Wednesday in his sore right toe.
Mench, who has had problems since the second game of the season, apparently has turf toe. He might not play this weekend. Apr. 13

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Brad Wilkerson - OF - Rangers


Brad Wilkerson went 0-for-4 on Monday and struck out for the 15th and 16th times this season.
The 16 strikeouts would be less of a concern if he had more than just one walk in 36 at-bats to go along with them. Wilkerson still seems to have his power while fighting throught a sore shoulder, but he's swinging and missing a ton. If he keeps struggling, he might be dropped in the order after Gary Matthews Jr. returns. Apr. 11
This guy is VERY strikeout prone.:mad:

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This guy is VERY strikeout prone.:mad:


That may be an understatement. I like the move to put him batting toward the middle-end of the lineup. So far it seems to be working a little better. Once Rudy gets back I think this offense will be hitting alot better.

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That may be an understatement. I like the move to put him batting toward the middle-end of the lineup. So far it seems to be working a little better. Once Rudy gets back I think this offense will be hitting alot better.
Yeah we have not been hitting well with Rudy being out. You are right. Once he gets back we will be back to our good hitting in no time.

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Jason Botts - OF - Rangers


Because of Jason Botts' fast start at Triple-A, general manager Jon Daniels said that "he could be an option for us at some point."
Botts is hitting .444 with three homers and 12 RBI in seven Triple-A games, and has a long track record of good hitting in the minors. Apr. 14

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Kevin Millwood - S - Rangers


Kevin Millwood recorded his first win as a Ranger after limiting the A's to two runs in seven innings on Friday night.
He fanned seven and walked none in his first quality start of the season. Overall, he's struck out 15 and walked just one in 18 innings this season. It he keeps that up, more wins are in his future. Apr. 15

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Kevin Mench - OF - Rangers


Kevin Mench, who had a cortsone shot for his right toe on Wednesday, is expected back in the starting lineup on Saturday.
Mark DeRosa is playing right field against a left-hander tonight. Apr. 14

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C.J. Wilson - R - Rangers


Rangers activated LHP C.J. Wilson from the 15-day disabled list.
Wilson was hit hard by right-handers last year, but he has some potential as a reliever. Unfortunately, the Rangers will probably put him back in the rotation at some point. He was 0-5 with a 12.05 ERA as a starting pitcher in 2005. Apr. 14

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Scott Feldman - R - Rangers


Rangers optioned RHP Scott Feldman to Triple-A Oklahoma.
Feldman allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings. With the way the Rangers run through pitchers, it's unlikely that the sidearmer will be in Triple-A for long. Apr. 14

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Rick Bauer - S - Rangers


Rick Bauer will be skipped the next time through the Rangers' rotation.
Bauer will be used out of the bullpen instead, with John Koronka starting Tuesday. Apr. 15

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Mark DeRosa - 3B - Rangers


Mark DeRosa left Friday's game after aggravating his ankle injury.
It was his first start back from the injury, so the Rangers are hoping it was just soreness. Texas can't afford to get any thinner in the middle infield. Apr. 15

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Rangers 4
A's 5
Final

The Rangers are 4-8

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Mark DeRosa - 3B - Rangers


Mark DeRosa (ankle) wanted to play Saturday, but he was unable to convince manager Buck Showalter that he was healthy enough to do so.
He might get another day off on Sunday. "They're just being cautious I guess," said DeRosa. D'Angelo Jimenez is filling in.

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Vicente Padilla - S - Rangers


Vicente Padilla surrendered five runs over five-plus innings against the Athletics on Saturday.
All five runs scored on four homers, including three consecutive solo shots by Eric Chavez, Frank Thomas, and Milton Bradley to start the sixth. Padilla did strike out four and walk just one, so he wasn't terrible despite the gopheritis. He'll pitch at home against the Devil Rays next week.

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Phil Nevin - DH - Rangers


Phil Nevin blasted a three-run homer off Athletics starter Rich Harden on Saturday but the Rangers still lost 5-4.
Nevin is now batting .273 with three homers and 12 RBI.He`s Batting cleanup in the Rangers' lineup .

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Phil Nevin - DH - Rangers


Phil Nevin blasted a three-run homer off Athletics starter Rich Harden on Saturday but the Rangers still lost 5-4.
Nevin is now batting .273 with three homers and 12 RBI.He`s Batting cleanup in the Rangers' lineup .
Nevin is playing really well so far this year.

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Laynce Nix - OF - Rangers


Manager Buck Showalter said Monday that sending Laynce Nix to Triple-A is not yet an option.
If Nix barely plays and continues to struggle in the few at-bats he does get, it makes more sense to have him at Triple-A than on the bench. Apr. 18

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Vicente Padilla - S - Rangers


Vicente Padilla surrendered five runs over five-plus innings against the Athletics on Saturday.
All five runs scored on four homers, including three consecutive solo shots by Eric Chavez, Frank Thomas, and Milton Bradley to start the sixth. Padilla did strike out four and walk just one, so he wasn't terrible despite the gopheritis. He'll pitch at home against the Devil Rays next week.
this game was hard to watch. He was the Rangers most productive pitcher before that game though. Havent looked at the stats to see how everyones doing though.

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Phil Nevin - DH - Rangers


Phil Nevin blasted a three-run homer off Athletics starter Rich Harden on Saturday but the Rangers still lost 5-4.
Nevin is now batting .273 with three homers and 12 RBI.He`s Batting cleanup in the Rangers' lineup .
I like Nevin alot his swings look so powerful.

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D'Angelo Jimenez - 2B - Rangers


D'Angelo Jimenez reached base four times and scored twice tonight in the win over the Mariners.
With Mark DeRosa going on the DL, Jimenez is going to get a chance to establish himself as the Rangers' second baseman until Ian Kinsler returns. For that reason, the injury might actually be a good thing for the team. Apr. 19

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John Koronka - S - Rangers


John Koronka yielded one run in five innings to defeat the Mariners on Tuesday night.
He gave up five hits and walked four, but the Mariners pushed just one run across the plate against him. Koronka is 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA after three starts, so he'll get to stick in the rotation for a while longer. Apr. 19

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Frank Francisco - R - Rangers


Frank Francisco (elbow) is expected to pitch live batting practice later this week at extended spring training.
That's a big step for Francisco, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery. He shoud`nt be back before next month. Apr. 19

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Jon Leicester - R - Rangers


Jon Leicester has been placed on the disabled list at Triple-A with inflammation in his left knee.
Leicester reportedly injured the knee when he slipped getting out of a whirlpool. Apr. 19

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Francisco Cordero - R - Rangers


Francisco Cordero blew his second save of the season when he was charged with four runs while retiring just one batter in the ninth inning against the Mariners tonight.
Now we're starting to get worried. In a 6-4 game, Cordero hit Ichiro Suzuki to start the ninth and followed by allowing a double to Jose Lopez and a sacrifice fly to Raul Ibanez. A Richie Sexson single then tied the score at 6-6, and Cordero was pulled after one more single to Kenji Johjima. C.J. Wilson immediately gave up a three-run homer to Carl Everett, with two of the runs being charged to Cordero. Because he battled shoulder problems during spring training, Cordero's 10.50 ERA is of concern. Apr. 20

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Kevin Millwood - S - Rangers


Kevin Millwood scattered 12 hits in seven innings of work to hold the Mariners to three runs but was not involved in the decision on Wednesday.
Millwood didn't walk a batter and struck out four. Despite the 12 hits, Millwood was only really in trouble in two innings. He got Raul Ibanez to pop up with two outs and the bases loaded in the fifth, then got a double play ball from Jose Lopez with first and third and one out in the seventh. He'll see the Athletics and Indians next week. Apr. 20

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Hank Blalock - 3B - Rangers


Hank Blalock went 3-for-5 with three RBI as the Rangers lost to the Mariners 9-6.
Gary Matthews Jr., Michael Young, Mark Teixeira, and Kevin Mench each added two hits in the contest. Although the big goat was closer Francisco Cordero, Gerald Laird did his part by stranding six runners in the game. Apr. 20

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Rod Barajas - C - Rangers


Rod Barajas was out of the lineup Wednesday night with some stiffness in his lower back.
With the way Gerald Laird is swinging, it's probably an upgrade for the Rangers. Barajas, though, is expected back tomorrow.

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D'Angelo Jimenez - 2B - Rangers


D'Angelo Jimenez, supposedly the Rangers' starting second baseman with Ian Kinsler and Mark DeRosa out, is sitting in favor of Drew Meyer for a second straight game tonight.
Manager Buck Showalter said after DeRosa got hurt that Jimenez would play regularly, but this is two days off in a row, all apparently because Drew Meyer had two singles in Friday's outburst. Jimenez, so far, has made nine starts, the vast majority of them in road games against tough pitchers. The complete list: Josh Beckett (his only start during the first week and his only start in Arlington), Jeff Weaver, Kelvim Escobar, Barry Zito, Rich Harden, Dan Haren, Felix Hernandez, Jamie Moyer and Joel Pineiro. Meanwhile, Meyer gets to start against Seth McClung and Edwin Jackson. If Showalter doesn't want Jimenez to succeed, this is the way to do it. Apr. 22

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Brian Shouse - R - Rangers


Rangers placed LHP Brian Shouse on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf.
Shouse has allowed two runs in 4 1/3 innings so far. The Rangers will still have lefties C.J. Wilson and Fabio Castro in the pen until Shouse returns. Apr. 22

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John Rheinecker - S - Rangers


Rangers recalled LHP John Rheinecker from Triple-A Oklahoma.
Rheinecker will get start against the Devil Rays tonight. Apr. 22

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Rod Barajas - C - Rangers


Rod Barajas will get Sunday off, with Gerald Laird starting behind the plate for the Rangers. Apr. 22

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Matt Riley - S - Rangers


Matt Riley, who underwent Tommy John surgery in July, pitched two innings in a simulated game in Arizona and was clocked at 90-93 mph.
Riley should resume pitching in minor league games next month. He'll have to be pretty successful in the minors to earn a callup to Texas. Apr. 22

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Kameron Loe - S - Rangers


Kameron Loe was sent home prior to Saturday's game due to a cold.
Loe struggled in his start of Friday giving up six runs in three innings. Manager Buck Showalter said the illness could have hurt him in the start. Apr. 23

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Scott Feldman - R - Rangers


Scott Feldman is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma on Monday.
Feldman will be brought up when the Rangers send Sunday's starter John Rheinecker back to the minors. Apr. 23

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Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers


Ian Kinsler (thumb) has been throwing in the outfield and swinging a bat in the rehab pool.
Kinsler's next step is to hit off a tee. He remains on schedule to return in early May. Apr. 23

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Josh Rupe - R - Rangers


Josh Rupe (elbow) is expected to have a long throwing session in the bullpen on Sunday.
If the session goes well he could pitch batting practice next week and be sent to make a few rehab starts in the minors by mid-May. Apr. 23

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Vicente Padilla - S - Rangers


Vicente Padilla was pulled after giving up seven runs -- four earned -- in 3 2/3 innings against the Yankees on Friday.
It wasn't a great matchup for Padilla, who is often inconsistent with his command. He issued five walks, two with the bases loaded, in the outing.Good thing is he`ll face minn. next. May. 6

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Robinson Tejeda - S - Rangers


The Rangers are reportedly likely to skip Robinson Tejeda's start this week because of Thursday's off day.
Tejeda would have faced the Red Sox, so it's probably a good thing. There's speculation that Texas may option Tejeda to the minors Monday to make room for Brian Shouse (calf) on the roster. May. 8

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Brian Shouse - R - Rangers


Rangers designated LHP Brian Shouse for assignment.
Shouse's ERA took a big jump in 2005 because he was awful against righties, but lefties have hit .195, .188 and .206 against him the past three years. Since he's only going to make about $600,000 over the rest of the season, it'd be surprising to see him clear waivers. The Rangers should have kept him over Ron Mahay. May. 8

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Robinson Tejeda - S - Rangers


Rangers optioned RHP Robinson Tejeda to Triple-A Oklahoma.
Tejeda surrendered eight runs in eight innings during his two starts for the Rangers. He may be recalled to rejoin the rotation later this month. In the meantime, the Rangers will go with four starters until May 16. Rick Bauer may be the choice to start then. May. 8

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Scott Feldman - R - Rangers


Rangers recalled RHP Scott Feldman from Triple-A Oklahoma.
Feldman allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings during his first stint of the year with the Rangers. He'll resume pitching in middle relief. May. 8

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Gary Matthews Jr. - OF - Rangers


Gary Matthews Jr., who left Sunday's game after his quad acted up,he is starting in center field on Monday night. May. 8

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Hank Blalock - 3B - Rangers


Hank Blalock went 4-for-4 with an RBI on Monday to raise his average to .333.
Blalock isn't hitting for tremendous power, but the average and 25 RBI in 32 games make up for it May. 8

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Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers


Ian Kinsler (dislocated left thumb) went 2-for-3 as a designated hitter in his first game at extended spring training on Monday.
Kinsler figures to progress to an official rehab assignment later this week. May. 8

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Kameron Loe - S - Rangers


Kameron Loe pitched five scoreless innings as the Rangers beat the Red Sox in a rain-shortened game on Friday night.
The game was called with the Rangers up 6-0 after 5 1/2. The Red Sox had very good opportunities to score with runners on second and third with one out in both the third and fourth innings, but they continued to fail in big situations. Loe was credited with his first career complete game.

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Hank Blalock - 3B - Rangers


Hank Blalock homered and singled in a run Friday night against the Red Sox.
Blalock has now hit in 10 straight, although this was just his second multihit game during the streak. He was hitting .320 before the streak started, and he's currently at .336.

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Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers


Ian Kinsler (thumb) went 0-for-4 on Thursday and is 2-for-21 in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma.
The Rangers can't bring Kinsler back while he's hitting like this. Mark DeRosa will remain the club's second baseman through at least the weekend. May. 19

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Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers


Ian Kinsler (thumb) is scheduled to come off the disabled list in time for Thursday's game.
Kinsler, who has been out since April 11, will reportedly be in the starting lineup at second base. "I'm ready to go and excited about it," Kinsler said. "I feel like I found a good rhythm the last week and am comfortable again." It remains to be seen how the at-bats will be split between Kinsler and Mark DeRosa. May. 25

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Antonio Alfonseca - R - Rangers


Antonio Alfonseca, on the DL with a sore right elbow, pitched a perfect inning Wednesday for Double-A Frisco.
Alfonseca is eligible to come off the DL today. It appears likely that he'll be activated prior to Friday's game. May. 25

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Antonio Alfonseca - R - Rangers


Antonio Alfonseca (elbow) pitched one inning at Triple-A Sunday, giving up two runs.
The Rangers reportedly haven't decided if they'll activate him for Tuesday's game or keep Alfonseca in the minors for a while longer. Jun. 5

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D'Angelo Jimenez - 2B - Rangers


The Rangers may designate D'Angelo Jimenez for assignment once Antonio Alfonseca (elbow) comes off the disabled list.
Texas needs a spot on the roster and is suddenly very deep in second basemen. "I think we err on the side of pitching if we're close," manager Buck Showalter said. Jun. 5

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Kameron Loe - S - Rangers


Kameron Loe will be placed on the disabled list Tuesday because of a sore right elbow.
Robinson Tejeda is expected to be called up to start in his place on Saturday, but in the meantime, the Rangers will carry Freddy Guzman as a bench player for a few days. The Rangers have yet to say exactly what they think is wrong with Loe.

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Freddy Guzman - OF - Rangers


The Rangers are planning on calling up Freddy Guzman prior to Tuesday's game.
If the Rangers had a substantial role available for Guzman, they'd likely call him up to stay. However, since Gary Matthews Jr.'s starting job is secure, Guzman will likely only hang around for a few days. The Rangers could send him down to make room for Robinson Tejeda on Saturday.

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Frank Francisco - R - Rangers


Frank Francisco (elbow) struck out four in 1 2/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Frisco on Saturday.
He gave up a single and walked none. Francisco should join the Rangers before the end of the week. The club might again consider placing Rule 5 pick Fabio Castro on waivers.

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Antonio Alfonseca - R - Rangers


Rangers placed RHP Antonio Alfonseca on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
The Rangers attempted to trade Alfonseca after designating him for assignment 10 days ago, but there weren't any takers. He might have to go to Triple-A for a little while.

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C.J. Wilson - R - Rangers


C.J. Wilson was placed on the disabled list at Triple-A with left biceps soreness.
Wilson has now had hamstring, shoulder and biceps problems this season. He has a 5.40 ERA in four games at Triple-A.

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Mark Teixeira - 1B - Rangers


Mark Teixeira appeared to hit a game-tying homer off Trevor Hoffman in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday, but the ball was ruled foul.
His fly to right went over the foul pole, making it tough to tell whether it was a homer. The first-base umpire ruled it foul, and a two-minute huddle didn't result in a change. Teixeira, who was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI previously, popped out to end it.

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Rangers designated LHP Fabio Castro for assignment.
Manager Buck Showalter had no interest at all in using Castro, who had a 4.32 ERA in 8 1/3 innings. The Rule 5 pick will have to clear waivers before returning to the White Sox. It's possible that an out-of-contention ballclub will pick him up. Kansas City and Tampa Bay are a couple of potential fits.

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Rangers recalled RHP Robinson Tejeda from Triple-A Oklahoma.
Tejeda is starting Saturday against the Rockies.

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Mark Teixiera went 4-for-5 with a solo homer and a two-run double Saturday against the Rockies.
Teixeira had gone 22 games without homering before delivering one at Coors Field on Friday. It's not just the ballpark, and it seems like he might finally be ready to go on a tear.

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The Rangers reportedly don't expect Frank Francisco (elbow) to return from the disabled list before the end of the week.
Francisco has taken three days off at Triple-A because of elbow soreness, but is scheduled to pitch an inning Monday.

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John Wasdin (thumb) allowed one hit in five scoreless innings Sunday in his rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma.
Wasdin threw 62 pitches. He could come off the disabled list on Wednesday or Thursday.

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Ian Kinsler went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in a 3-1 win over the Astros tonight.
Kinsler missed the better parts of April and May with a thumb injury, but he's done a fine job since returing. He's hit .263 with five homers and 21 RBI in 99 at-bats since being activated from the DL

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Vicente Padilla posted a win against the Astros on Friday after allowing just one run over eight innings of work.
Padilla allowed just five baserunners while striking out five. He's only given up more than four runs once in his last 10 starts

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Frank Francisco (elbow) has not pitched since June 22 and remains at Double-A.
The Rangers initially thought Francisco could return before the All-Star break, but now his timetable is unclear. A return late this month would appear to be the best-case scenario at this point.

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Kevin Millwood (biceps) threw off a mound Friday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday.
Millwood will not start the Rangers' first game following the All-Star break, but he could get the call for the second game.

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John Wasdin picked up his second win of the season by holding the Twins to three runs over five-plus innings of work on Friday.
Wasdin gave up three walks, didn't strike out a batter, and yielded seven hits, two of which were homers. That he escaped after allowing just three runs was a bit of a magic act, and it's not something that should continue in the future.

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Kevin Millwood (biceps) threw off a mound Friday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday.
Millwood will not start the Rangers' first game following the All-Star break, but he could get the call for the second game.
He will pitch in the Rangers' second game after the all-star break.

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ditto:p

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How come there are never any GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Ranger Threads???

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Brad Wilkerson received another injection for his sore right shoulder on Sunday.
Wilkerson had been slumping since the start of June and is sitting out against lefties as a result. He'll be available when play resumes after the break, and his performance may improve while his shoulder feels better.

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Akinori Otsuka recorded his 17th save of the season today with a scoreless ninth inning against the Twins.
Otsuka has a 2.13 ERA on the season and has blown just two saves since taking over as the Rangers' closer. Francisco Cordero has pitched better of late, but it's still going to be Otsuka's job barring an injury or extended poor performance.

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Mark Teixeira homered for the first time in 13 days when he delivered a two-run blast off Twins starter Johan Santana on Sunday.
The homer was just the ninth of the season for Teixeira, although he does have an impressive 31 doubles. He'll pick it up in the second half, but last year's total of 43 homers isn't going to be repeated. Even if he has a fine second half

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Kevin Millwood (biceps) was pain-free in a bullpen session on Sunday and is expected to rejoin the rotation for Friday's game against the Orioles.
"I'm ready to pitch whenever," Millwood said. "Everything's moving along the way we want it to right now." He's scheduled for another bullpen session Wednesday, which will keep him on his normal routine

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Ian Kinsler is batting second Sunday against Johan Santana and the Twins.
Kinsler hadn't hit higher than sixth in the order before now. It's probably something the Rangers will only try against lefties. Hank Blalock is batted sixth for just the second time this season.

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Kameron Loe (elbow) threw a 55-pitch bullpen session Sunday and reported no problems.
Loe is scheduled to throw three innings Wednesday at Double-A, which will be the first of several scheduled minor league rehab starts. He's on track to make his final rehab appearance on July 27 and could return shortly after that.

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Adam Eaton (finger) threw 2 1/3 innings Monday at Double-A, allowing one run on four hits.
More importantly, his injured finger isn't an issue right now. "I'm not concerned about it hurting," Eaton said. "I'm not going to baby it." Eaton is scheduled to make another minor league rehab start Saturday.

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Rangers optioned designated hitter Jason Botts to Triple-A Oklahoma.
Botts was supposed to have a rather substantial role on the club after Phil Nevin was shipped to Chicago, but instead he barely played at all. He had been in the starting lineup just twice since June 23, and a 2-for-15 slump had dropped his OPS from 829 to 677. Botts will likely be a capable DH for the Rangers when he gets the chance. An injury might result in him being recalled later on. It looks like Freddy Guzman will get his roster spot for now.

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MVP Michael Young had a two-run triple in the top of the ninth to lead the American League to a 3-2 win over the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
Trevor Hoffman got two quick outs to start the top of the ninth with the NL up 2-1, but Paul Konerko singled, Troy Glaus delivered a ground-rule double and Young drove an 0-2 pitch into the gap to give the AL the lead. Mariano Rivera then shut the door in the bottom of the ninth. Vladimir Guerrero homered off Brad Penny for the AL's only other run. Kenny Rogers and Roy Halladay both allowed single runs to the NL while working two innings apiece. Barry Zito, Scott Kazmir, Johan Santana, B.J. Ryan and Rivera combined to pitch no-hit ball over the final five innings. The AL is 9-0-1 in All-Star Games over the past 10 years.

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Brad Wilkerson, who got another injection for his sore shoulder on Sunday, had a two-run homer, a two-run double and two walks against the Orioles on Thursday.
It looks the break did Wilkerson did a lot of good. He also sat Saturday and Sunday, giving him five straight day off. He had been 1-for-9 during July.

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Mark DeRosa reached all six times he was up and hit his fifth homer Thursday against the Orioles.
DeRosa finished 4-for-4 with three RBI, three runs scored and two walks. He's now up to 32 RBI, surprassing his career high of 31 from 2004.

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Vicente Padilla picked his ninth win by limiting the Orioles to one run and four hits in seven innings on Thursday.
Padilla has won his last three starts and lowered his ERA by a full point to 4.25 over the last month. It's not all that surprising that he's been a successful starter for the Rangers, but it isn't like him to be this consistent. He's given up more than four earned runs just twice all year.

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Mark Teixeira hit three homers and drove in seven runs Thursday to help the Rangers crush the Orioles 15-1.
Teixeira took out some frustation on Bruce Chen, homering off him in both the eighth and ninth innings of the blowout. Teixeira had gone deep just nine times all season, but this is now his fifth straight game with an extra-base hit. Expect him to put up some of the best numbers in baseball during the second half.

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Rangers manager Buck Showalter said that he intends to use Kevin Mench as his primary DH going forward.
Brad Wilkerson will likely platoon with Jerry Hairston Jr. in left field, and Mark DeRosa will continue to play right. "We're going to start this way after the break and see where it takes us," Showalter said.

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Mark Teixeira hit three homers and drove in seven runs Thursday to help the Rangers crush the Orioles 15-1.
Teixeira took out some frustation on Bruce Chen, homering off him in both the eighth and ninth innings of the blowout. Teixeira had gone deep just nine times all season, but this is now his fifth straight game with an extra-base hit. Expect him to put up some of the best numbers in baseball during the second half.
He may have found a way to break out of his slump with that 3 HR game.

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Back after missing a start with a strained biceps, Kevin Millwood allowed one run in six innings to beat the Orioles on Friday night.
The Rangers won 2-1, with all three runs in the game scoring on sac flies. Rick Bauer, Francisco Cordero and Akinori Otsuka finished the six-hitter for the Rangers.

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Kameron Loe (elbow) threw 78 pitches in 2 1/3 innings during a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma on Saturday.
Loe allowed four runs on four hits in the outing. The Rangers are expected to activate him from the disabled list soon and use him out of the bullpen.

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Rangers P Adam Eaton is expected to come off the DL and pitch Thursday.

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ESPN reports that Carlos Lee has been traded to the Rangers in a six-player deal.
Texas reportedly gets Lee, outfield prospect Nelson Cruz and a PTBNL, while Milwaukee receives Kevin Mench, Francisco Cordero and Laynce Nix. This is sort an odd deal for the Brewers, although they do replace Lee, a pending free agent, with a similarly talented hitter in Mench. Cordero may get a chance to close

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ESPN reports that Carlos Lee has been traded to the Rangers in a six-player deal.
Texas reportedly gets Lee, outfield prospect Nelson Cruz and a PTBNL, while Milwaukee receives Kevin Mench, Francisco Cordero and Laynce Nix. This is sort an odd deal for the Brewers, although they do replace Lee, a pending free agent, with a similarly talented hitter in Mench. Cordero may get a chance to close
The Brewers made this trade because they either though that they couldn't retain him or they don't think they are in contention.

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Longterm - I think the Brewers got the better deal - but who really knows. Lee will land a huge contract next year - and he's just not that overall impressive to me. I think Cordero and Mench come back to have solid careers, Nix is a proven role player. Plus, do the Rangers really need more power hitting? Last time I checked they lose because of pitching in most cases.

[TexasRed6x]

Longterm - I think the Brewers got the better deal - but who really knows. Lee will land a huge contract next year - and he's just not that overall impressive to me. I think Cordero and Mench come back to have solid careers, Nix is a proven role player. Plus, do the Rangers really need more power hitting? Last time I checked they lose because of pitching in most cases.
They are still looking for starting pitching and may make a deal at the deadline for a starter.

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Longterm - I think the Brewers got the better deal - but who really knows. Lee will land a huge contract next year - and he's just not that overall impressive to me. I think Cordero and Mench come back to have solid careers, Nix is a proven role player. Plus, do the Rangers really need more power hitting? Last time I checked they lose because of pitching in most cases.


They have NO power this year. Lee's 28 Hr's will be helpful here and it will be interesting to see where he will be playing in the upcoming future. Buck announced today that lee will start tonight, and Cruz will be playing RF tommorrow.
Cordero needed to go. If for nothing else, the majority of fans hated him. Nix has never proved that he can hit at the major league level. Once he can do that, then he will become a solid role player. And Mench is just way to inconsistent. He seems to be getting hot right now. But you cant afford to have him when he is in a slump.
Overall the deal seems pretty good for both team. JD and Hicks made this trade with the intention to resign Lee. I dont think they wouldnt have made it if they didnt think it would happen. And Cruz is also a good young prospect/player.