Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Posts Tagged ‘Texas Rangers’

Some Ranger Thoughts……

Friday, September 26, 2008 14:30

The Rangers finish up the season this weekend in Anaheim. There is nothing to gain or lose for either team except Texas trying to hold on to a 2nd place finish. Like the rest of us I had hopes in the middle of the season that Texas would ...

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The Minor League Journey

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:43

Most kids dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.  Playing everyday and getting paid to do it appears to be a glamorous job.  But there is a long road to get there, sometimes its very short lived and most of it not all so glamorous.  What follows is a ...

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Rangers Draft Results

Saturday, August 16, 2008 11:07

The Texas Rangers signed both Justin Smoak and Robbie Ross yesterday, with Smoak signing just before the deadline. Both were represented by the same agent Dustin Bledsoe and were the top two picks in this summer's draft. Signing both players was a huge success for Texas. ...

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Sports Calendar Check

Sports Calendar Check

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:43

Patience is a virtue. Well, at least that's what they tell me and if true, we sports fans have been about as virtuous as possible through June and July. As Mark detailed in "NFL Fan OTAs" , the early summer months drag sports fans through what has ...

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Josh Hamilton and a Good Example

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:00

Before the first round of Josh Hamilton's record-setting Home Run Derby performance, Josh was being interviewed by Erin Andrews and was asked the typical generic "sideline reporter" questions like "What does it feel like to be here tonight?" and "Tell me what you're thinking?" and so forth. Josh made ...

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Walk Off Win

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 23:00

The most exciting win I have seen all year.  On a night when Texas sent its bullpen out to face Jered Weaver, the Rangers once again battle throughout the game and win it.  Looking back, I dont know why K-Rod threw a pitch over the plate on 3-1.  Michael Young had just stolen 2nd, taking ...

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Has A New Starter Arrived?

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 9:53

I made the trip out to the temple for last nights game and here are some thoughts....... Matt Harrison pitched efficiently, quickly, and was easily the player of the game in Tuesday night's win.  On a night when the Texas bullpen needed someone to eat innings, Harrison threw 97 pitches over ...

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