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June 22, 2011
Mitch Moreland Closes the Case at Rangers' 1st Base
First place, thanks to 1st base. With his 11th-inning homer to beat the looming storm last night in Arlington, Mitch Moreland not only provided a walk-off win over the Houston Astros but also further cemented our confidence that he's the Rangers' 1st baseman of the present, and the futu ... More >>
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December 20, 2010
My (Fausto) Carmona: Plan B Now That Cliff Lee and Zack Greinke Are Headed Elsewhere
Trading for Fausto Carmona would help ease the pain of losing out on Lee and Greinke.Since we can all feel OK about losing out on the Cliff Lee sweepstakes, it's fair to evaluate Jon Daniels' Plan B, especially with the trade of Zack Greinke -- easily the best pitcher to be had on the marke ... More >>
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September 10, 2009
Texas Rangers: The Hits Keep a Comin'
Neftali Feliz likes him. So should you.I have no idea who or what Omega El Fuerte is. But if it's good enough for Texas Rangers' fireballin' phenom Neftali Feliz, it's good enough for me. When the ridiculous rookie enters a game over the weekend in a crucial series against the Seattle Mari ... More >>
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August 31, 2009
Some Random, Frustrated Thoughts on Your Texas Rangers
Yeah, he had some help. But he blew it.*Catching and throwing the ball has rarely been a problem this season, but yesterday's 5-3 loss was hideously reminiscent of years gone by. First off, I blame C.J. Wilson. The worst thing you can do when protecting a 1-run lead is walk the l ... More >>
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August 25, 2009
Pudge Over Potential
I realize Pudge Rodriguez was brought here with the understanding he'd be a backup. But less than a week into his second coming, scuh-roo that! If starting Pudge throughout the three-game series against the Yankees that starts tonight in New York hurts Taylor Teagarden's wittle feewings or m ... More >>
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August 14, 2009
Whitt's End: 8.14.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Lots of you asking for a breakdown of the latest Arbitron PPM radio ratings for July. Not worth a separate item these days because - yawn - The Ticket's dynasty just rolls on. Dunham & Miller ... More >>
Blogs
July 21, 2009
The Texas Strangers No More
Chicks dig the long ball. We all love the fireworks. But nobody is connected to home runs like your Texas Rangers. I know they have 20 sacrifice bunts, 78 stolen bases and a committment to try and manufacture runs this season, but in the end - same as it ever was - seems the Rangers' ... More >>
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July 6, 2009
Rangers Win Again; Chris Davis Finally Loses
Who will we see in Arlington next: Him or Justin Smoak?Let's play three strikes with your Texas Rangers. Your first-place Texas Rangers. Yes, I am surprised. And impressed. Steeeriiiike One - Chris Davis demoted. Davis is a good guy with a great glove, but the Rangers could afford to be patie ... More >>
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July 2, 2009
Hank Blalock Saves Frankie Francisco's Ass/Texas Rangers' Season
Bacon saved. Barely.The Rangers tip-toed perilously close to a lost season last night. Instead, they wound up jumping all over a won game. I know we're only two days into July, but coughing up a 7-1 lead and losing to the AL West division leaders last night might have been a kick to ... More >>
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April 21, 2009
Did Mike Jacobs Save Ron Washington's Job?
Because the Kansas City Royals couldn't catch the ball, the Texas Rangers hung on to their manager. For now. After a 3-0 start that feels like months ago, the Rangers are 5-7. Not good, especially considering nine of those 12 have been at home and half against the lowly Orioles and Royals. ... More >>
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April 9, 2009
After a Dynamic Season Opener, Rangers Fans are Seeing Red
The Rangers' debut was shockingly accessorized by pitching, defense and, don't look now, relevance.
Blogs
April 6, 2009
Texas Rangers Opening Day: Pre-Game Observations
Your new third baseman, taking Opening Day BPFirst pitch in T-minus two hours ... *When I stepped on the field at 9 a.m. it was 39 degrees. Factoring in the northern howl of about 30 mph and it felt, ya know, about 0. *You know it's a different, bigger day when you get on the press ele ... More >>
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April 6, 2009
Strangers 9, Indians 1
1-0!Seriously, who are these guys decked out in red? *The starting pitcher (Kevin Millwood) throws six shutout innings, the first Ranger to do so since Charlie Hough in 1989. *The 20-year-old shortstop (Elvis Andrus) gets a hit in his first at-bat and ranges on the first-base side of second, ... More >>
Blogs
April 3, 2009
Whitt's End: 4.3.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Seems Highland Park-ex and potential No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Matthew Stafford isn't comfortable talking with teams - specifically a psychologist for the San Francisco 49ers - about his parent ... More >>
Blogs
December 18, 2008
A Christmas List for Jon Daniels
Here in The Sportatorium, every now and then we like to talk baseball. I mean hard-core, balls-and-strikes baseball. By "every now and then" I mean this morning. And by "we", of course, I mean seamhead colleague Sam Merten. Sam, the floor is yours: For those of you distracted by Sean Avery's ... More >>
Blogs
October 2, 2008
10 Steps to Fixing Your Texas Rangers
Here in The Sportatorium, every now and then we like to talk baseball. I mean hard-core, balls-and-strikes baseball. By "every now and then" I mean this morning. And by "we", of course, I mean seamhead colleague Sam Merten. Sam, the floor is yours: For those of you distracted by Sean Avery's ... More >>
News
October 2, 2008
Status Woe
Insane Rangers again take similar path to identical destination
News
July 17, 2008
Plan See
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
Blogs
July 16, 2008
The Texas Strangers
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
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July 3, 2008
Past the Halfway Mark, the Rangers Look Like Contenders and Pretenders
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
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July 1, 2008
Your Rangers Officially Don’t Suck
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
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June 17, 2008
Mark Teixeira: Grade the Trade.
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
Blogs
June 6, 2008
Smoak ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
Blogs
May 27, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend Leftovers
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
Blogs
March 31, 2008
Now That Basketball Season's Almost Over, Guess It's Time For Baseball. Joy.
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
News
March 13, 2008
Can Nolan Ryan Save the Texas Rangers? Again?
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
News
March 6, 2008
One Bone Down, Hank Blalock Hopes to Help the Rangers Get Back Up
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
Blogs
February 27, 2008
Play Ball! Notes from Texas Rangers Spring Training, Thus Far.
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
Blogs
February 26, 2008
Ask the Rangers (Anything, Seriously)
With blueprints A and B trashed, the Rangers have stumbled onto a visually stimulating development
News
February 7, 2008
Mavericks Don't Need Jason Kidd
No joke, the Mavericks should pass on a major trade and allow this nucleus one more shot
News
July 12, 2007
Boy Blunder
Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?
News
June 28, 2007
Rangers Redux
Desperate for an assist from Dallas, the Rangers implement yet another rebuilding plan
Blogs
May 24, 2007
Actually, Yes, These Are Your Father’s Rangers
Desperate for an assist from Dallas, the Rangers implement yet another rebuilding plan
Blogs
May 2, 2007
Stinko de Mayo
Desperate for an assist from Dallas, the Rangers implement yet another rebuilding plan
News
March 29, 2007
Play It Again, Sammy
Can the Rangers' oldest rookie leave his diva days behind and deliver?
News
February 8, 2007
Washington Monument
New Rangers manager injects hope and, yep, even optimism in Arlington
Blogs
October 6, 2006
Pick Your Pleasure (or Poison)
New Rangers manager injects hope and, yep, even optimism in Arlington
Blogs
September 25, 2006
The Hunt for Dead October
New Rangers manager injects hope and, yep, even optimism in Arlington
News
March 30, 2006
The Curse of Sucking
Is this the year the Texas Rangers finally...? Nah.
News
March 31, 2005
What, Them Worry?
The Rangers seem happy. It must be a plot.
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Sports Columnist
Gerry Fraley, The Dallas Morning News
Calendar
May 20, 2004
Now Boarding
Hop on the bandwagon
News
March 18, 2004
Rained Out
No refunds, Rangers fans, even though the dark clouds of the A-Rod trade threaten the entire season
News
March 11, 2004
Young's Town
Texas' popular new shortstop is the man of the moment
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Locker-Room Conversation
Mike Young and Hank Blalock
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Sign for the Rangers' Future
The young infield
News
July 31, 2003
Summer Reruns
Before we talk football--go, fight, win!--one last look at the boring sports
News
March 6, 2003
The Buck Starts Here
New Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter makes the team much better. Problem is, he can�t hit leadoff, play center field or pitch.
News
September 19, 2002
He Knows the Score
Herbert Perry plays only until the next big-contract kid comes along
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