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Team Notebook: Texas Rangers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Rangers | More on Elvis Andrus Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:14:11 -0800 Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus' three-year deal is worth $14.4 million, pending a physical. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Melvin Mora turned down offer Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:08:18 -0800 Free-agent INF Melvin Mora (Diamondbacks) said he turned down an offer from the Texas Rangers to come to spring training and compete for the utility infielder position. He said he declined and is waiting for an offer from a team closer to his home in the Baltimore area. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Mitch Moreland nearing full strength Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:07:47 -0800 Texas Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (wrist) might be close to full strength heading into spring training, as he appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery after surgery on his right wrist at the end of November. Originally he was expected to need eight to 12 weeks of recovery time. Moreland is hitting four times per week with hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and doing all of his conditioning. "Going into spring training, I'll be in some kind of routine, but I don't think there will be many limitations," Moreland said Tuesday, Feb. 7. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Hire assistant to support Josh Hamilton Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:07:18 -0800 The Texas Rangers announced Tuesday, Feb. 7, that Shayne Kelley has been named a major league staff assistant and part of his duties will be to support OF Josh Hamilton. Kelley will also help hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and the Rangers coaching staff as part of his duties. Kelley takes over the position previously held by Jerry Narron, who departed in the offseason to become the hitting coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Elvis Andrus agrees to three-year deal Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:06:27 -0800 The Texas Rangers and SS Elvis Andrus avoided arbitration Tuesday, Feb. 7, by agreeing to a three-year deal worth $14-$15 million pending a physical, according to sources. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Julio Borbon struggled in winter ball Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:05:30 -0800 Texas Rangers OF Julio Borbon finished winter league play hitting a paltry .226 with a .298 on-base percentage and .318 slugging percentage in 205 plate appearances. Despite the struggles, he is expected to compete for the team's opening day center fielder job. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | GM says Josh Hamilton won't be disciplined Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:58:21 -0800 Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Tuesday, Feb. 7, that OF Josh Hamilton will not be disciplined for his relapse with alcohol last week. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Conor Jackson, Joe Beimel signed Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:37:00 -0800 The Texas Rangers have signed free-agent OF Conor Jackson (Red Sox) and RP Joe Beimel (Pirates) to minor league contracts which include invitations to spring training. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Josh Hamilton contract talks on hold Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:01 -0800 Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said contract talks with OF Josh Hamilton are on hold for now following his alcohol relapse earlier this week. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Will wait to decide course of action with Josh Hamilton Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:20 -0800 The Texas Rangers will wait for Major League Baseball's evaluation of OF Josh Hamilton before they decide on whether he will be punished after relapsing on alcohol earlier this week. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Josh Hamilton to meet with doctors Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:22 -0800 Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton said he will fly to New York to meet with Major League Baseball doctors after relapsing from alcohol earlier this week. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Josh Hamilton admits to relapse Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:10:20 -0800 Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton admitted to ordering several alcoholic beverages at a Dallas-area bar Monday, Jan. 30. 2B Ian Kinsler took Hamilton home after dinner, but Hamilton went back out following that and had several more drinks. He said that he did not use drugs of any kind but admitted that his actions were wrong. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | More details on Josh Hamilton Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:58:39 -0800 Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton's relapse in a Dallas-area bar Monday, Jan. 30, strictly involved alcohol and not drugs, according to a source. 2B Ian Kinsler reportedly was present and appeared to be there to convince Hamilton to go home. Hamilton will address the media Friday, Feb. 3, and plans to issue a written statement. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Not commenting on Josh Hamilton's situation Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:50:43 -0800 Updating a previous report, the Texas Rangers said they are aware OF Josh Hamilton was spotted at a Dallas bar drinking alcohol but will not be making any further comment at this time. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Josh Hamilton has alcohol relapse Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:49:47 -0800 Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton reportedly relapsed from his recovering alcohol and drug addictions Tuesday, Jan. 31, when he apparently had a drink in a bar, according to an individual familiar with the situation. As part of his recovery, Hamilton is tested for drug use three times a week. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Still trying to move Koji Uehara Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:19:34 -0800 The Texas Rangers are still attempting to trade RP Koji Uehara and his $4 million salary, but not with the intentions of clearing space for free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). The team wants another left-handed reliever and is open to re-signing RP Mike Gonzalez. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Ian Kinsler, Josh Hamilton switching bats Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:52:50 -0800 Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler and OF Josh Hamilton will both be switching to Louisville Slugger bats for the 2012 season. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Nelson Cruz looking for multi-year deal Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:45:19 -0800 Updating a previous report, the Texas Rangers and OF Nelson Cruz are working on a deal for the 2012 season in hopes of avoiding an arbitration hearing set for Feb. 17. "We're exchanging figures, negotiating for a year but leaving the door open for a multi-year deal," Cruz said Tuesday, Jan. 31. "I'd like to be a Ranger for life. I like the city, the team and the fans. Arlington is my second home." Cruz is asking for $7.5 million, while the team countered with $5.5 million. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Mitch Moreland motivated by Prince Fielder chatter Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:43:35 -0800 The Texas Rangers flirted with free-agent 1B Prince Fielder before he signed with the Detroit Tigers. The chatter has motivated 1B Mitch Moreland (wrist) heading into 2012. "I think it was more of a motivation thing for me, you know. He's a good player and all, but you know, I want to go out and prove that they didn't need him," Moreland said Tuesday, Jan. 31. "I'm looking forward to this year and getting started." As far as his surgically repaired wrist, he said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Matt Harrison could ask for trade Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:27 -0800 Texas Rangers SP Matt Harrison suggested that he could ask for a trade if the team signs free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) to pitch in the rotation. "That could be an option," Harrison said. "I feel like I proved myself last year, that I could be a consistent starter in the big leagues. I'm not saying the bullpen is a bad thing but I think I'm better suited for the rotation because pretty much at the beginning of the game I'm a little bit of a slow starter and I kind of acclimate as the game goes on." Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Mitch Moreland feeling great Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:27:50 -0800 Texas Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (wrist) said his right wrist is feeling great, and he expects to be fully healthy in spring training. "It's feeling great. I've been hitting. No problems there. Working out. Not very many limitations I guess you could say. Therapy is going good. The range of motion is there," Moreland said. He admitted that he fought through pain in his wrist late last season. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Ron Washington extended Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:15:39 -0800 The Texas Rangers agreed to a two-year contract extension with manager Ron Washington Monday, Jan. 30. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Three remain unsigned Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:11:16 -0800 The Texas Rangers still have potential arbitration cases with C Mike Napoli, SS Elvis Andrus and OF Nelson Cruz. However, they haven't been to an arbitration hearing since GM Jon Daniels was hired. The potential $6.15 million swing could hinder their efforts to sign free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Roy Oswalt still planning to meet with team Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:04:03 -0800 Updating a previous report, free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) is still planning on meeting with the Texas Rangers Monday, Jan. 30, even though he has had contract talks with the St. Louis Cardinals. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | To meet with Roy Oswalt Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:50:49 -0800 The Texas Rangers and free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) are scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 30, if the pitcher is still a free agent. The Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals are also in pursuit of the hurler. The Cardinals and Rangers have full rotations, and Oswalt has stated through his representative that he has no desire to pitch in relief. Comment (0) | Share: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:50:19 -0800 The Texas Rangers signed free-agent OF Kyle Hudson (Orioles) to a minor-league deal Saturday, Jan. 28. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Not even close on Prince Fielder Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:38:14 -0800 Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Friday, Jan. 27, that the Rangers "weren't even in the ballpark" with what the Detroit Tigers gave to 1B Prince Fielder. "We were multiple years off," Daniels added. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Committed to Neftali Feliz as starter Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:42:47 -0800 Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team is committed to using SP Neftali Feliz in the starting rotation this year. As a result, RP Joe Nathan will serve as the club's closer. "I think it all depends on what kind of struggle. If it's a struggle to make a transition, but he's putting the work in and you see it needs more polish and more time then we're going to stick with him," Daniels said. "If it's a struggle and it's absolutely not happening for one reason or another then we'll have to talk about it. But we're committed to starting Neftali." Even if Feliz is moved back to the bullpen, returning to the closer role isn't likely. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Will have more talks with Josh Hamilton Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:55:48 -0800 Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said he plans to sit down with the representatives of OF Josh Hamilton and discuss a contract extension before full-squad workouts begin next month. Hamilton has made it clear he doesn't want to talk a deal once spring straining starts. Comment (0) | Share: Rangers | Might make Roy Oswalt fit Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:12:39 -0800 The Texas Rangers and free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) like each other, especially due to the fact team president Nolan Ryan and pitching coach Mike Maddux are with the organization. However, the Rangers have a glut of pitching, so a deal might have to be at the team's price. 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