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August 10, 2011
The Rangers Keep Walking Off to Hold Off the Angels
Driving back from San Antonio last night I was re-introduced to the Rangers. Hello, drama! After overcoming deficits of 7-2 and 3-0 in the 8th inning in wins over the Indians last weekend, the Rangers -- thanks to a bad, postpartum outing by Alexi Ogando -- spotted the lowly Mariners a 6-3 l ... More >>
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July 21, 2011
The Seventh Annual 50 Most Powerful People in Metroplex Sports
Sorry, Cubes, but that goofy German just leapfrogged you.
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July 8, 2011
On This "Very, Very Sad Day," Nolan Ryan Asks Media For Restraint and Ponders What Now
Photo by Nick RalloOnce more Nolan Ryan gathered the media together to discuss "a very, very sad day for the Texas Rangers organization" -- the death last night of 39-year-old Brownwood firefighter Shannon Stone, who fell 20 feet to his death at the Ballpark in Arlington attempting to reach a bal ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
The Greatest Individual Playoff Performance in the History of Dallas-Fort Worth Sports. Is Dirk's Dominant?
The Mavs can play better than they did in Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals. For the first time in the playoffs they allowed 100 points, 112 to be exact. The Thunder grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and, according to Mavs' coach Rick Carlisle, corralled 13 of the game's 20 loose bal ... More >>
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May 3, 2011
While Rangers' Bullpen Continues Implosion, Neftali Feliz Says He'll Never Start
Neftali Feliz will pitch Wednesday night in Frisco. But if it's up to him, he'll never pitch in the Rangers' starting rotation. While Texas continues to blow games -- yesterday it was Darren Oliver allowing Hideki Matsui's 10th-inning homer in a 5-4 loss -- and erase the warm-n-fuzzies from ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Welcome Back to Earth, Texas Rangers. Welcome Back, Colby Lewis?
So Alexi Ogando is human. The Rangers' bullpen is shaky. Julio Borbon's center-to-home throws look like Mat McBriar's punts. And Nos. 1-2 hitters are cooler than a New York night. Admit it, right now Texas' 10-5 feels more like 5-10. After Ogando gave up three homers last night, A ... More >>
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April 1, 2011
Shots with Your Texas Rangers Today, Wine Tastings Tonight
Ginger ale doesn't sting the eyes quite like Champagne.With the Dallas International Film Festival in full swing and the Deep Ellum Arts Festival beginning today, you already have two reasons why you shouldn't be glued to your couch this weekend unless you're doing really well on your March M ... More >>
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March 7, 2011
It's Never Too Early For Spring Training Knee-Jerk Reactions
Photo by Sam MertenIan Kinsler could be gearing up for a career year.You hear it every year around this time: Spring training stats are meaningless. And, sure, while that can be true for guys like Doug Deeds -- the 29-year-old career minor leaguer who's hitting .357 with two homers and four RBI f ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
Very Cool Move by Your Texas Rangers
No, they didn't sign Josh Hamilton long-term or acquire Cliff Lee in a trade from the Phillies. But during last weekend's mid-winter banquet out at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine your Texas Rangers went out of their way to put a smile on the face of manager Ron Washington. During Hurricane K ... More >>
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December 2, 2010
Do the Rangers' New Owners Have the Money and Will to Build on a Winning Formula?
No, they didn't sign Josh Hamilton long-term or acquire Cliff Lee in a trade from the Phillies. But during last weekend's mid-winter banquet out at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine your Texas Rangers went out of their way to put a smile on the face of manager Ron Washington. During Hurricane K ... More >>
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October 12, 2010
GAME 5 - Rangers 5, Rays 1: My Top 10 Observations
For all of those who suffered through losing seasons in this joint ... here's to us!10. Antlers > Rays. Ironic that the Rangers - who for years and decades floundered playing feast-or-famine baseball founded on the home run - scored their first three runs via speed. Think about it, the ... More >>
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October 11, 2010
Why Are We Harder on Tony Romo than Josh Hamilton?
In the aftermath of a stinging season-ending loss in Philadelphia in 2008, Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo shrugged his shoulders and infamously offered: "If this is the worst thing that ever happens to me, well, then I will have had a pretty good life." In the wake of a stinging pla ... More >>
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October 4, 2010
Rangers v. Rays: Josh Hamilton is Healthy, Hitting
The 90 wins (just the fourth 90-win season in the franchise's 39-year history). The nine-game win in the American League West (largest ever). The claw. The antlers. The playoffs. The excitement. Let's face it, without Josh Hamilton in the post-season it would all amount to tantalizing f ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
The Rangers In The Playoffs: What In The Wild World Of Sports Is Going On?
The 90 wins (just the fourth 90-win season in the franchise's 39-year history). The nine-game win in the American League West (largest ever). The claw. The antlers. The playoffs. The excitement. Let's face it, without Josh Hamilton in the post-season it would all amount to tantalizing f ... More >>
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September 28, 2010
Should Josh Hamilton Have Celebrated With His Rangers' Teammates?
I appreciate Josh Hamilton. Admire him. Think he should be this year's American League MVP. Really I do. But I would feel even better about him had he participated in last Saturday's locker-room celebration in Oakland with his alcohol-drenched Rangers' teammates. It's great news that yeste ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
Without Hamilton the Texas Rangers are Just Joshin'
Rangers lose. A's win. Rangers win. A's lose. Magic number this and first-round playoff match-up that. It's all about as meaningless as David Buehler's too-little-too-late 47-yard field goal if the Texas Rangers have to play October baseball without Josh Hamilton. Right? Hamilton is th ... More >>
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September 7, 2010
Rangers Reeling, But We're Not Worried. Yet. Right?
The Texas Rangers haven't won a game since last Wednesday. They've dropped four in a row - including a 7-2 Labor Day thrashing at the hands of the Blue Jays in Toronto and one of the wildest, worst endings to a game you ever did see on Sunday in Minnesota - and seven of their last nine. Pitc ... More >>
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September 2, 2010
Rangers' Pains Now Will Bear Gains Later
Cliff Lee received a trigger-point injection for the knot in his back. Josh Hamilton got a shot of jelly in his knee. And to this, Texas Rangers fans, I say "rejoice." Better now than later. The Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, to extend their lead in the AL West to 9 ... More >>
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August 31, 2010
Josh Hamilton: More than the MVP
In advance of this week's Observer column on Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton I asked new owner Chuck Greenberg about signing his star to a new, long-term deal next winter. "With his bat and glove and legs and arm and heart, he's our MVP and I think the best player in the game today," ... More >>
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August 26, 2010
Rangers 4, Twins 3: My Top 10 Observations
Live from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington ... 10. News of Vladimir Guerrero's imminent demise were, in retrospect, premature. His sixth-inning homer to left gave the Rangers their fourth consecutive win - another playoff-esque, 4-3 triumph over the Minnesota Twins - and dwindled thei ... More >>
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August 12, 2010
Sock It To The Sox
Live from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington ... 10. News of Vladimir Guerrero's imminent demise were, in retrospect, premature. His sixth-inning homer to left gave the Rangers their fourth consecutive win - another playoff-esque, 4-3 triumph over the Minnesota Twins - and dwindled thei ... More >>
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July 27, 2010
Baseball Saying Yes to No
Ah, the good ol' days. Are they here again?Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Matt Garza tossed a no-hitter last night. It was the fifth this season in Major League Baseball, most since 1991. Funny thing is, now the San Diego Padres and New York Mets are the only current teams wit ... More >>
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July 26, 2010
Fat Lady May Be Warming Up, But Rangers Haven't Won The West ... Yet
I'll say it, Texas Rangers' fever is at an all-time high. Sunday night's 6-4 win improved Tommy Hunter to 8-0, allowed the Rangers to win three of four from the Anaheim Angels and pushed their lead to seven games with 63 remaining. More than 160,000 fans went to Arlington Thursday-Sunday. Wi ... More >>
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July 8, 2010
As Rangers Look to Add Another Game to Division Lead Tonight, a Reminder of the Architect of This Surprising Bunch
Photos by Sam MertenAll-Stars Josh Hamilton and Elvis AndrusAs Richie mentions in this week's paper version of Unfair Park, the Texas Rangers could be headed toward their winningest season in franchise history, as they nabbed their 50th win of the season last night and increased their lead to ... More >>
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June 28, 2010
Praising Josh Hamilton While Solving the Claw
A nod to old Dallas wrestler Fritz Von Erich? A psychological ploy by hitting coach Clint Hurdle? Fallout from last year's swine flu? After seeing two more Texas Rangers smack extra-base hits last week and then make bizarre hand gestures -- Ian Kinsler did a wide-arm double claw and Josh Ham ... More >>
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June 21, 2010
Josh Hamilton Partying Like It's ... 2008
Back in March at Texas Rangers spring training out in Surprise, Arizona I asked team president Nolan Ryan his expectations this season for Josh Hamilton. Is the real Josh the player who had 54 RBI by June 1 in 2008 or the player who hit only 10 homers between numerous injuries in 2009? "Some ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Rangers 12, Mariners 2: My Top 10 Observations
He's alive. And well.10. Josh Hamilton may never return to the 2008 form in which he already had 17 homers and 67 RBI through 59 games, but all the sudden he's a pretty dang good hitter. The drop to fifth in the order and the loss of the toe-tap timing mechanism have done wonders. Ham ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Rescue Rangers
He's alive. And well.10. Josh Hamilton may never return to the 2008 form in which he already had 17 homers and 67 RBI through 59 games, but all the sudden he's a pretty dang good hitter. The drop to fifth in the order and the loss of the toe-tap timing mechanism have done wonders. Ham ... More >>
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April 5, 2010
Texas Rangers About to Take the First Steps of a Championship Journey
This is no longer the year before the year. This, finally, is the year. After Neal McCoy's National Anthem and the obligatory military flyover and Roger Staubach's ceremonial first pitch, Texas Rangers' starter Scott Feldman will at 1:07 p.m. officially launch against the Toronto Blue Jays&n ... More >>
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March 25, 2010
The Texas Rangers try to Sweep Ron Washington's Drug Episode Under Their Well-Worn Rug
This is no longer the year before the year. This, finally, is the year. After Neal McCoy's National Anthem and the obligatory military flyover and Roger Staubach's ceremonial first pitch, Texas Rangers' starter Scott Feldman will at 1:07 p.m. officially launch against the Toronto Blue Jays&n ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Ron Washington Still Has His Job. I Know, I Can't Believe it Either.
Take a bow Wade Phillips, Rick Carlisle and Marc Crawford, for you toil away at your head-coaching job ... without the use of cocaine. Amazingly, the same cannot be said for Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington. Let me get this out of the way right up front: Washington should have ... More >>
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March 10, 2010
Texas Rangers President/Co-Owner Nolan Ryan Q&A: We Should Win the West
I sat down with Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan yesterday afternoon here at Spring Training in Surprise, Arizona. We talked about Vladimir Guerrero ("He's making a statement."), Josh Hamilton ("I expect more production out of Josh.") and when the heck will he and Chuck Greenberg be formal ... More >>
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February 23, 2010
96 Wins? It's Up to You, Josh Hamilton
Last year, in the midst of camouflaging a late-night plunge from the wagon, Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton arrived at spring training and predicted his team would win 90 games. Despite his shocking, anemic year of inproductivity, the Rangers managed 87 wins and held our interest in ... More >>
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October 8, 2009
The Rangers May Be Out But They Are Not Down--Not Come Next April
Last year, in the midst of camouflaging a late-night plunge from the wagon, Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton arrived at spring training and predicted his team would win 90 games. Despite his shocking, anemic year of inproductivity, the Rangers managed 87 wins and held our interest in ... More >>
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August 28, 2009
Whitt's End: 8.28.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Okay, let me snap off this Olive branch and extend it to the Christians this week. Peace? *Props to 103.3 FM ESPN Radio's Randy Galloway for landing the first in-depth interview with Texas Rangers ... More >>
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August 21, 2009
Whitt's End: 8.21.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Found this Josh Hamilton interview from Rangers' spring training. March 18, 2009 to be exact. In other words, about two months - give or take - after his full-throttle, alcohol-laden nig ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
You can say race doesn’t matter, but a look at how we treat the screw-ups of Josh Hamilton vs. Josh Howard indicates otherwise.
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Found this Josh Hamilton interview from Rangers' spring training. March 18, 2009 to be exact. In other words, about two months - give or take - after his full-throttle, alcohol-laden nig ... More >>
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August 10, 2009
Hey Josh Hamilton, WWJD?
My problem isn't that Texas Rangers' All-Star Josh Hamilton got drunk, took off his shirt and playfully licked whipped cream - and vice-versa - off three hot females in an Arizona bar last January. My beef isn't that a born-again guy who continually tells us I Am Second decided to - acc ... More >>
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June 30, 2009
The Alternative to Watching the Rangers Lose Again: Heading North to See Josh Hamilton, Justin Smoak and ... Sean Salisbury?
Patrick MichelsJosh Hamilton's repaired abdominal muscle passed its first test, and Rangers fans breathed a sigh of relief.The Texas Rangers' offensive woes are almost laughable now as the team last night fell two and a half games back of the Angels, losing 5-2 to Los Angeles after taking a 2-0 lead ... More >>
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April 6, 2009
Steeeeerrrrriiiiiiiiike One!
Bush league. Minutes after two jets shook our loins with a flyover, the 43rd President of the United States strode to the mound - the mound, not the rubber - and fired a ceremonial first-pitch strike to Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton. The Prez, who somehow received nary a boo, then&nb ... More >>
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December 19, 2008
Wrapping Up Jon Daniels' Third Year As Rangers GM
Armando Galaragga was the only thing of value Jon Daniels was able to get from the Alfonso Soriano trade. Then he gave him away for a player the Rangers released. Whoops. You want more hot-stove baseball talk from Sam? Merry Christmas ... As mentioned yesterday, Jon Daniels is entering his fourt ... More >>
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July 15, 2008
The Great Hambino
Armando Galaragga was the only thing of value Jon Daniels was able to get from the Alfonso Soriano trade. Then he gave him away for a player the Rangers released. Whoops. You want more hot-stove baseball talk from Sam? Merry Christmas ... As mentioned yesterday, Jon Daniels is entering his fourt ... More >>
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June 12, 2008
Lost and Found
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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June 2, 2008
Just How Did Josh Hamilton Wind Up the Texas Rangers' Savior, Anyway?
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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May 23, 2008
Josh Hamilton Starring in His Own Threesome
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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May 19, 2008
Matt Harrison, Pack Your Bags?
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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March 17, 2008
Josh Hamilton Speaks
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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March 3, 2008
Why Can't the Texas Rangers Always Play the Kansas City Royals?
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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February 1, 2008
You Could Use Some Baseball? Yeah, So Could You.
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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January 28, 2008
The Resurrection of Josh Hamilton (And, Just Maybe, Your Texas Rangers?)
After beating his drug addiction, Rangers inspirational sensation Josh Hamilton is bearing down on an MVP
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