Dogs Headed to White House Nov 9, 2008
Bush is a baseball fan and once owned the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team. "This will be a surreal experience," said head coach , a two-time winner of national coach of the year honors. (Gobulldogs.com)
FREE AGENT TRACKER Nov 8, 2008
Posted: Friday October 31, 2008 12:31PM; Updated: Friday November 7, 2008 9:38PM. Players have until midnight on November 13 to file for free agency. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Castro named pitching coach Nov 8, 2008
He will replace Mike Maddux, who had an offer from the Brewers to return for a seventh season as pitching coach but instead took a richer offer from the Texas Rangers. Castro was the only candidate interviewed for the Brewers' opening. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Flip out: Baseball likely to eliminate coin flips Nov 7, 2008
I think its better to decide it on the field, Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels said. The advantage of coin flips or drawing of lots in the unlikely event of three- or four-way deadlocks is that the clubs know the site of tiebreaker games in advance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crate full of interest in Padres job Nov 7, 2008
But the two most obvious are Ted Leitner, a member of the Padres broadcast family for the past 29 seasons, and Josh Lewin, best known around here as the Chargers' radio play-by-play voice but a big league baseball announcer for 14 years, the past seven with the Texas Rangers. Leitner, of course, is under contract to the Padres as their radio announcer, and it isn't known whether a) he's interested in switching to TV or b) the club would let him do so. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Yale Farm: Cry of Foul Nov 7, 2008
Mr. Betts has known President Bush since their fraternity days at Yale and co-owned the Texas Rangers with the current president. He owns Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment complex in New York, and his company Silver Screen Management produced some 75 Walt Disney films. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Rangers Josh Hamilton on comeback: It’s a God thing Nov 7, 2008
GREENVILLE It was a very simple answer to very complex questions, but for Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton the phrase It s a God thing covered all the bases ... Hamilton showed promise in his first year in Cincinnati, but was traded to the Texas Rangers in the off-season for pitcher Edison Volquez. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Castro makes his pitch to Macha Nov 7, 2008
Maddux informed the Brewers on Sunday that he was taking a job with the Texas Rangers. Castro was the first candidate to interview with Macha for the pitching-coach vacancy. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Baseball: Giving back to the game Nov 6, 2008
Serrano, Mickens and Tommy Dunbar, an Aiken resident and former Texas Rangers slugger, will also serve as instructors. "With our position we have a lot of connections with pro scouts and people in the business," Serrano said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MLB agents ponder beating possible tax increase Nov 6, 2008
Minaya, who worked for the Texas Rangers when George W. Bush was controlling owner, said some of the GMs also turned to MSNBC.. Agents generally had thought about the possibility of a tax increase more than the GMs. (FindLaw News)
MLB rankings Nov 5, 2008
Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP - USATODAY.com. Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP. (USA Today -- Sports)
UT ARLINGTON NAMES GREGG ELKIN ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Nov 5, 2008
Gregg Elkin returns to the Dallas/Fort Worth area where he spent eight years working with the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers ... Before joining the Fire, Elkin spent four years as the Senior Director of Communications for Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers. (Utamavs.com)
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TEXAS RANGERS Named Mike Maddux pitching coach. Announced Andy Hawkins will remain on the staff as bullpen coach. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Agent Boras pitches value of his client, Red Sox catcher Varitek Nov 5, 2008
"But it appears the Red Sox will talk with the Texas Rangers about their two young catchers, Taylor Teagarden and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who could be in play if the Sox are willing to give up the right pitching prospect (likely Clay Buchholz or Michael Bowden).Saltalamacchia had an elbow strain at the end of the season and his winter-ball play will be delayed for about a month. The 6-foot-4-inch switch hitter is considered defensively raw, but he has great upside and the Sox like his... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sabathia's the big fish in MLB free-agent pond Nov 4, 2008
Mike Maddux was hired as pitching coach for the Texas Rangers after spending six seasons in the same role for Milwaukee and turning down an offer to stay with the Brewers. The Rangers also tabbed Andy Hawkins to be their bullpen coach. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF Nov 4, 2008
RANGERS HIRE MADDUX: Mike Maddux was hired as Texas Rangers pitching coach after spending six seasons in the same role for Milwaukee and turning down an offer to stay with the Brewers. Maddux will oversee a Texas pitching staff that had a 5. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Padres name coaching staff for 2009 season Nov 4, 2008
A former 25th-round selection by the Texas Rangers in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, he was signed by the Padres as a minor league free agent on August 15, 2006. He ended a five-year minor league career after the 2007 season. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Sveum confirmed as Crew's hitting coach Nov 4, 2008
He will be one of thee candidates interviewed for the pitching coach slot that opened on Sunday when Mike Maddux accepted the same job with the Texas Rangers. The Brewers had a multiyear offer on the table for Maddux for some time, but he met with Rangers officials over the weekend and received a better offer. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Tees, turtles, and favoritism Nov 3, 2008
The developer, Roland Betts, knows Bush from his college days and was a co-owner with Bush of the Texas Rangers baseball team. His plan would draw 150,000 gallons a day of groundwater from the highland site. (Boston Globe)
Gillett in spotlight with Canadiens and Liverpool Nov 1, 2008
Tensions thawed between Gillett and Hicks, owner of baseball's Texas Rangers and the NHL's Dallas Stars, although uncertainty lingers about any partial or total sale of Liverpool. "With Montreal as an example, we proved that our intentions were pure, that we really were fans, and that we had the club and fans' interests at heart,'' Gillett said. "Time is an important aspect of all this. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gillett outlines idea at Liverpool, MLS expansion Nov 1, 2008
"It's more a story of needing to be cautious and it's not a time to be profligate and so forth as opposed to saying, 'World financial crisis sports must be in trouble.''' In fact, Gillett entered the race this month to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Montreal and Indian sports are on his radar after several trips to the subcontinent. In the hockey rinks of North America and the football pitches of Europe, Gillett's assets are thriving. Liverpool is on the crest of a wave. Not only have... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Nov 1, 2008
Offseason questions for all 30 major league teams - John Donovan - SI.com. Posted: Friday October 31, 2008 1:02PM; Updated: Friday October 31, 2008 1:02PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Red Sox pick up 2009 option on Wakefield Nov 1, 2008
While the Red Sox have interest in re-signing Varitek, one baseball source indicated the Texas Rangers would be willing to part with catcher Gerald Laird, in whom the Sox had an interest last offseason. Texas has an obvious need for pitching to go along with catching prospect Taylor Teagarden, whom one scout suggested is already a strong defensive player. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Counsell's option declined Nov 1, 2008
The Brewers have offered him a contract to return, but the Texas Rangers reportedly are interested in his services, and beginning Saturday, Maddux is free to speak to other teams. That may be why the Brewers had hoped for an answer from Maddux before his current contract expired on Friday. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Sosa named Dominican investment ambassador Oct 31, 2008
The 39-year-old slugger last played in the major leagues in 2007 with the Texas Rangers, when he batted ... He has had 609 home runs and 1,667 RBI in his career with the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox, the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Astros extend three front officers Oct 31, 2008
Heck has 18 seasons of scouting experience, including five seasons as an area scout for the Texas Rangers (1995-99, including the Drafts from 1996-99). He also worked for the Brewers as an associate scout for five seasons (1991-1995) before joining the Rangers organization. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Abreu files for free agency Oct 31, 2008
Ponson, 31, was signed to a Minor League contract by the Yankees in June after he was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers following off-the-field issues. But Ponson fit in well and was well-liked by his Yankees teammates, providing additional depth to the rotation. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Decapitated man identified by family members (396) Oct 31, 2008
Sheriffs Department investigators have been working with the Texas Rangers. Article Rating. (Boerne Star, TX)
Brewers to name coaching staff on Friday Oct 31, 2008
Melvin also spoke to Maddux, who reportedly has drawn some interest from the Texas Rangers. Maddux promised to get back to Melvin on Friday. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Decapitated body found near FM 474 (244) Oct 30, 2008
Sheriff's Department investigators are working with the Texas Rangers and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison system to identify the man. There were no personal items or identification found with the body, but there were numerous tattoos on the man's back. (Boerne Star, TX)
Phillies Win World Series; Fans Celebrate Oct 30, 2008
Bush once was a part-owner of the Texas Rangers of the American League. Fans Get 'Loud And Rowdy. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Claire: Gillick's method produced success Oct 29, 2008
After helping Gillick get under way with the Phillies in 2006, Welke moved on to the Texas Rangers. "The interesting thing about Pat is that he has never taken a lot of people with him when he has moved from Toronto to Baltimore to Seattle and now to Philadelphia," said Welke. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Man killed in standoff Oct 28, 2008
He was cleared of any wrongdoing in that case after investigations by the department's Administrative Review Board and the Texas Rangers. In April, Dolan was honored with Field Operations Bureau Officer of the Year and Sharp was named Field Training Officer of the Year. (Odessa American, TX)
Sid Hudson, 93, All-Star pitcher for Senators in '40s Oct 25, 2008
The Senators became the Texas Rangers in 1972, and Mr. Hudson served as the team's first pitching coach, under Williams as manager. He concluded his baseball career as the pitching coach at Baylor University, retiring in 1992. (Boston Globe)
Board Of Trustees Approves Contract Extension To Head Baseball Coach Ray Tanner Oct 25, 2008
Smoak was the 11th overall pick to the Texas Rangers with Havens drafted 22nd overall to the New York Mets. The Gamecocks finished with seven players drafted. (Uscsports.com)
Hamilton, Young honored by awards Oct 25, 2008
Net proceeds for the dinner benefit the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. Anyone interested in tickets for the dinner can visit. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Bill James Ranks Matt Kemp Highly Oct 24, 2008
This story originally published on. By PubisherPosted Oct 23, 2008. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
TRANSACTIONS Oct 24, 2008
TEXAS RANGERS Named Jackie Moore bench coach and catching instructor and Dave Anderson third-base coach. National League. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
REITER: Pena's eternal optimism pays dividends for Rays in October Oct 24, 2008
The Texas Rangers made him the tenth overall pick out of Northeastern University in the 1998 draft, but he was a quantifiable bust for the first nine years of his professional career, a rollercoaster that was marked by such unpredictable highs (27 home runs with the Tigers in 2004) and lows (just 33 at bats with the Red Sox in '06) that a man of lesser character would have been tempted to quit. In fact, Pea says that he could have stomached it had his career ended after that abortive stint in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
D-backs rank high on James' talent list Oct 24, 2008
Arizona well-equipped for years to come with budding stars. By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Mariners name Zduriencik GM Oct 23, 2008
The Houston Astros promoted third base coach Ed Romero, a former Red Sox utilityman, to bench coach after Jackie Moore was hired by the Texas Rangers. The Astros then hired Dave Clark, the manager of their Triple A affiliate in Round Rock, Texas, to replace Romero. (Boston Globe)
Brewers' Zduriencik hired as Mariners' new GM Oct 23, 2008
The Texas Rangers hired former Oakland A's manager Jackie Moore as bench coach and Dave Anderson as third base coach. Moore, who managed the A's from 1984-86, was the bench coach for the Houston Astros this year after spending the previous eight seasons as manager of their minor league affiliate in Round Rock, Texas. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Tennis championships begin today at Barnes Oct 23, 2008
The Houston Astros promoted third-base coach Ed Romero to bench coach after Jackie Moore was hired by the Texas Rangers. The Astros then hired Dave Clark, the manager of their Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock, to replace Romero. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
8 reasons the Rays can win World Series Oct 23, 2008
A voracious reader, rock and roll fan and independent thinker -- he ordered a bases-loaded, intentional walk of Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton earlier this season and still won the game -- Maddon has presided over an incredible transformation. The team finished with records of 61-101 in 2006 and 66-96 in 2007, his first seasons on the job. (Florida Today)
Two D-backs Selected to AFL Rising Stars Game Oct 23, 2008
Phoenix, Arizona The Arizona Fall League stages its third annual Rising Stars Game at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 24 at Surprise Stadium, the spring home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Infielder Rusty Ryal and pitcher Brooks Brown represent the Arizona Diamondbacks on the National Division Roster. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Moore hired by Rangers Oct 23, 2008
Jackie Moore, who spent eight years as a coach in the Astros' Minor League system before serving as bench coach for Houston in '08, has been hired by the Texas Rangers to be their bench coach. The Astros moved third-base coach Ed Romero in 0000207C to Moore's former role, and Triple-A Round Rock manager Dave Clark will take over as third-base coach. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Leach and De Jesus in "Rising Stars" Game Oct 22, 2008
By PubisherDate: Oct 21, 2008 The Arizona Fall League stages its third annual Rising Stars Game on Friday, October 24 at Surprise Stadium, the spring home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The Rising Stars Game is scheduled for a World Series travel day to fill a void for baseball fans. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Coach, teammates reflect on life of former Bulldog Oct 22, 2008
Born in Bakersfield, Lewis became a star athlete like her brother Colby, a former major-league pitcher and 1999 first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers. Lewis was a multi-sport athlete at North High-Bakersfield, playing softball, volleyball and basketball. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bodley: Rollins brings devotion to Series Oct 22, 2008
He has a sister and a younger brother, Antwon, who was in the Texas Rangers Minor League system, but never made it to the Majors. Gigi once told me she knew early on Jimmy had a special talent. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Rays of sunshine Oct 22, 2008
Josh Hamilton (Tampa's No. 1 overall in 1999) led the American League in runs batted in with the Texas Rangers. Adrian Gonzalez (No. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A good name might not be worth what it used to be Oct 21, 2008
The Texas Rangers asked for their ballpark name back in early 2007 when it became clear subprime lender Ameriquest Mortgage Co. was struggling, just three years into a 30-year deal that was believed to be worth $75 million. And in the most famous name drop, the Houston Astros cut short their deal for Enron Field when Enron Corp. was caught in all sorts of financial shadiness. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton tells story of hope Oct 21, 2008
Then again, the Texas Rangers star already won a title with his former organization. Back in 1999, a few months after the 18-year-old Hamilton was picked No. 1 in the draft, he helped the Class A Hudson Valley Renegades win the New York-Penn League crown. (Albany Times Union)
Rays taste success as expansion club Oct 21, 2008
Texas Rangers: For solace over their first 11 seasons, the Rays needed only to look to the league's first expansion team, the Rangers. Joining the league in 1961 as the Washington Senators, the Rangers endured 14 seasons and one name change before even finishing within five games of first place. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Bedeviled no more: Rays ride Garza's gem to World Series Oct 20, 2008
The Rays will host Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving three teams the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals as the only ones who haven't been to the World Series. Earlier in the ALCS, it didn't look as if the Rays would be getting off the list. (USA Today -- Sports)
Teams pay closer attention to their charities Oct 20, 2008
The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation is looking to develop a more specific focus, while widening its exposure in the community. In the past, the goal of the foundation has been to do things such as give scholarships to local students and give away game tickets to underprivileged children. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Rangers' Smoak settles in Oct 19, 2008
The Texas Rangers' top pick in the 2008 Draft has been feasting on all of it ... For the most part, the experience so far has been learning the Texas Rangers' way of doing things. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Lament of the Fenway unfaithful Oct 18, 2008
They fondly recalled Jon Lester's no-hitter in May; the rollercoaster 19-17 August victory over the Texas Rangers that saw two three-run David Ortiz home runs in the first inning; and the jump-up-and-down, walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the playoffs. They went to bed telling themselves that it had been, by many measures, a good season. (Boston Globe)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Oct 18, 2008
He pitched five seasons at the minor league level with the Texas Rangers. Wang throws off bullpen moundNew York Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang threw 25 pitches Friday in his first throwing session off a bullpen mound since hurting his foot in June. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Knapp named Tigers pitching coach Oct 18, 2008
Knapp began his coaching career as the pitching coach at Single A Gastonia in the Texas Rangers organization in 1988. He served as the pitching coach with the Gulf Coast League Rangers the next four seasons (1989-92), before serving in that capacity with Triple A Oklahoma City in both 1993 and 1994. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
DelPiano batted way into AHS Hall of Fame Oct 17, 2008
He began in 1991 with the Texas Rangers as an area scout and minor league coach. I knew a scout for the Texas Rangers, DelPiano said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Indians' 2009 Spring Training Schedule Oct 17, 2008
ready for the Arizona sunshine. By Indians InkPosted Oct 16, 2008. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Lame-Duck Soup Oct 17, 2008
Its hectic temporal structure, which crosscuts between Bush's pre-presidential days and the run-up to the Iraq war, is generally legible, though a framing device in which Bush imagines himself alone in the Texas Rangers baseball stadium is predictable and overly symbolic. Many of the performances are fascinating in a wax-museum way, simply by virtue of the actors' resemblance to their Bushworld prototypes. (Slate)
Sevencities bid fortwo MLS expansion teams Oct 16, 2008
The family of Gillett, who owns the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and co-owns Liverpool with Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks, was joined in the Montreal bid by the Saputo family, which controls the dairy processor Saputo Inc.. Arthur Blank, who control 000005A3 s the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and the Arena Football League's Georgia Force, submitted Atlanta's bid. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers: 09 plans include extremely fair ticket prices Oct 16, 2008
Brad Newton, Texas Rangers Baseball Club WIN SOME, LOSE SOME: The Texas Rangers didn;t give fans many reasons to celebrate this year. Club officials aim to change that in 2009. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Hamilton's comeback 'Beyond Belief' Oct 16, 2008
The Texas Rangers outfielder, who hit. 304 with 32 homers and 130 runs batted in this season, said he was less interested in telling his story than in offering it up as an example for anyone who finds himself in the same position. (News & Observer -- Sports)
