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Rangers | Byrd to test market
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:36:23 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd wants to test the free agent market. General manager Jon Daniels said the team is interested in re-signing Byrd, but it won't happen in the two-week exclusive negotiating window.

Rangers | Still interested in Sheets
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:49:32 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are interested in signing SP Ben Sheets (elbow). The two sides agreed to a two-year deal last offseason before it was determined he needed elbow surgery.

Rangers | Interested in bringing back I-Rod
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:47:18 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are interested in re-signing C Ivan Rodriguez but want to see how C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) recovers from shoulder surgery.

Rangers | Interested in Dye
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:38:07 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are interested in Chicago White Sox OF Jermaine Dye. The White Sox aren't expected to exercise his option.

Rangers | Working to re-sign Vizquel
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:37:53 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are working to re-sign SS Omar Vizquel.

Rangers | Reed hit hard Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:57:43 -0800

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers P Evan Reed allowed four runs and five hits while striking out two in one inning for the loss in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.

Rangers | Five file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:44:16 -0800

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Joaquin Benoit, 1B Hank Blalock, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Eddie Guardado and C Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Rangers | To emphasize situational hitting
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:11:57 -0800

ESPN.com reports the Texas Rangers plan to emphasize situational hitting over slugging next season with Clint Hurdle as the hitting coach. The team hit .260 last year, which was 11th in the American League.

Rangers | Hurdle officially hired
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:26:32 -0800

ESPN.com reports the Texas Rangers officially named Clint Hurdle their new hitting coach Thursday, Nov. 5.

Rangers | Blalock, A. Jones not returning
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:45:12 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers have determined that they will not be re-signing 1B Hank Blalock or OF Andruw Jones.

Rangers | Saltalamacchia throwing
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:56 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) is recovering from shoulder surgery and currently throwing from 120 feet.

Rangers | In market for right-handed bat
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36:14 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers will be in search of a right-handed bat during the offseason, which could find them landing Chicago White Sox OF Jermaine Dye. Other hitters that could be of interest are Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero, New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield, St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus and New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis.

Rangers | Hurdle to be named hitting coach
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:14:33 -0800

ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett reports the Texas Rangers will name former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle their new hitting coach.

Rangers | Lemon has big night Tuesday
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:33:10 -0800

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SS Marcus Lemon went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, a double and a run scored in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 3. He raised his AFL average to .313.

Rangers | Hunter working on conditioning
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:28:05 -0800

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hunter said he's working out five days a week with strength and conditioning coach Jose Vazquez and expects to surprise people when they see him at spring training.

Rangers | May name hitting coach today
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:43:27 -0800

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports the Texas Rangers may name their new hitting coach Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Rangers | Won't rule out possibility of acquiring Bradley
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:41:01 -0800

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers refuse to rule out the possibility of trading for Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley.

Rangers | Grilli becomes free agent
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:24:26 -0800

Confirming previous reports, the Texas Rangers have granted RP Jason Grilli free agency, according to BaseballAmerica.com.

Rangers | Moreland hitting well in AFL
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:24:53 -0700

Rush Olson, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Mitch Moreland is batting .364 with a .475 on-base percentage in the Arizona Fall League.

Rangers | Richardson re-signed
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:27:10 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers re-signed C Kevin Richardson to a minor league deal.

Rangers | Name finalists for hitting coach
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:29 -0700

Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports the Texas Rangers have named Thad Bosley, Rusty Greer, Clint Hurdle and Gerald Perry as the finalists for their hitting coach position. All four candidates are scheduled to be interviewed Monday, Nov. 2, but no deadline has been set for a decision.

Rangers | Teagarden playing in AFL
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:23:53 -0700

Rush Olson, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers C Taylor Teagarden is getting some extra work in this offseason while playing in the Arizona Fall League.

Rangers | Gilbert interested in team
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:40:20 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports former sports agent and special assistant with the Chicago White Sox Dennis Gilbert met with the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Oct. 28, as he continues to pursue buying the Rangers.

Rangers | Mallee a finalist for hitting coach
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:31:42 -0700

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins minor league hitting coordinator John Mallee is a finalist for the Texas Rangers' hitting coach position.

Rangers | Hurdle being considered for hitting coach
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:13:31 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports the Texas Rangers are considering former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle for their hitting coach position.

Rangers | Harrah, Coolbaugh will not be interviewed
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:53:24 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Toby Harrah and Texas Rangers minor league hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh will not be interviewed for the team's hitting coach position.

Rangers | Lansford, Perry candidates for hitting coach
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:48:32 -0700

Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Carney Lansford and Gerald Perry are candidates to become the Texas Rangers' next hitting coach.

Rangers | Third potential buyer meets with team
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:35:41 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Dennis Gilbert, a former agent, was the third potential buyer to meet with the Texas Rangers. Gilbert met with president Nolan Ryan, general manager Jon Daniels and other team officials Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Rangers | Greer interviewed
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:56:32 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports the Texas Rangers interviewed former OF Rusty Greer for their hitting coach vacancy.

Rangers | Harrison debuts in AFL
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:59:46 -0700

MLB.com's Rush Olson reports Texas Rangers SP Matt Harrison (shoulder) allowed two runs in two innings in his first Arizona Fall League action Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Rangers | Gutierrez earns share of AFL Pitcher of the Week award
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:48:40 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers P Danny Gutierrez earned a share of the Pitcher of the Week award in the Arizona Fall League for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 25. He has three wins and sports an ERA of 0.00 after three weeks.

Rangers | Smoak to begin in Triple-A
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:34:00 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers 1B Justin Smoak is likely to begin the 2010 season in Triple-A.

Rangers | Wilson could go back to starting
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:22:12 -0700

Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers RP C.J. Wilson met with the team at the end of the season and talked about the possibility of starting with him.

Rangers | Moreland raises AFL average
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:47:17 -0700

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers 2B Mitchell Moreland singled and homered in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 22, to raise his average to .350.

Rangers | Andrus named team's top rookie
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:06:29 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus was named the team's Rookie of the Year for the 2009 season. He hit .267 with six home runs, 40 RBIs and 33 stolen bases in 145 games.

Rangers | Grilli expected to become free agent
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:59:12 -0700

Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Jason Grilli is expected to decline his minor league assignment and become a free agent.

Rangers | Grilli, Richardson outrighted
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:49:23 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Texas Rangers outrighted RP Jason Grilli and C Kevin Richardson to Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Rangers | Meet with potential new owner
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:21:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers met with Houston businessman Jim Crane Tuesday, Oct. 20, and gave him a tour of the stadium. President Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels were also on hand.

Rangers | Holland meets Kikuchi
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:50:09 -0700

The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland was in Japan Monday, Oct. 19, to meet with potential free agent SP Yusei Kikuchi. Kikuchi understands that he will have to pitch in the minor leagues if he chooses Major League Baseball and picked Holland's brain on the subject.

Rangers | Beginning search for hitting coach
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:56:02 -0700

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are in the process of beginning their search for a new hitting coach for the 2010 season. The team could consider candidates such as first base coach Gary Pettis, minor league hitting coordinator Mike Boulanger, former MLB OF Rusty Greer, Detroit Tigers hitting instructor Toby Harrah, former MLB 1B Eddie Murray, former hitting coach Thad Bosley, former hitting coach Dave Hudgens and free-agent manager Clint Hurdle (Rockies).

Rangers | Team close to being sold
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:04:22 -0700

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Texas Rangers are expected to be sold for about $525 million to $550 million, after receiving one final bid next month.

Rangers | Gutierrez strong in AFL debut
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:41:50 -0700

MLB.com reports Texas Rangers P Danny Gutierrez struck out two and walked one in three no-hit innings for his first win in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 15.

Rangers | Could sign Lackey
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:28:38 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Texas Rangers could be a landing spot for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey in the offseason. Lackey is a native Texan.

Rangers | Announce promotions
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:02:50 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers Ron Hopkins was promoted to special assistant to the general manager, A.J. Preller was promoted to senior director of player personnel, Kip Fagg was promoted to director of amateur scouting and Josh Boyd was promoted to director of pro scouting.

Rangers | Harrison in AFL
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:21:00 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Matt Harrison (shoulder) is taking part in the Arizona Fall League. "The goal of having him out there is twofold. First, so he can pick up some of the innings he missed this year, and, second and most importantly, so he goes home healthy and confident that there are no lingering issues healthwise," general manager Jon Daniels said. "Right now, he's still rehabbing and getting ready to pitch. He likely won't get in a game right away."