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131 results for "darren oliver"
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Jason Frasor jealous of closer Joe Nathan
Richard DurrettSURPRISE, Ariz. - Jason Frasor has no trouble admitting that Joe Nathan has some reliever traits that Frasor wishes he had. The 35-year-old Frasor is listed at 5-foot-9. That seems generous. He weighs 180 pounds and is not known as a guy with ove...
Blog | February 14, 2013 -
Minor league award winners announced
Richard DurrettThe Rangers announced the club's 2011 minor league award winners: Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year: SS Jurickson Profar Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year: LHP Robbie Ross Rangers Minor League Reliever of the Year: Justin...
Blog | January 10, 2012 -
Darren Oliver: 'I wish them luck'
Richard DurrettLeft-handed reliever Darren Oliver was hoping to play for the Rangers in 2012, but instead he's headed to Toronto on a one-year deal worth $4 million with a club option for 2013. Oliver was in Texas the last two seasons. He was a workhorse in the...
Blog | January 09, 2012 -
Baseball America updates 2012 draft order
Richard DurrettNow that Darren Oliver has finalized his deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, Baseball America has updated the 2012 draft order. Texas gets a supplemental first round pick for Oliver. So here are the Rangers' picks in first round and then those they g...
Blog | January 09, 2012 -
Reminder: Awards show is Thursday
Richard DurrettFor those of you wanting to attend the Dr Pepper Awards Show on Thursday, Jan. 12, you can still do so. Visit the club's website here or call 972-RANGERS. Tickets are $75 for reserved and $50 for general admission. BTW, here's a list of the Rangers r...
Blog | January 07, 2012 -
Two awards added for next week's show
Richard DurrettThe Rangers announced today that Bobby Jones and Don Welke will be the first recipients of annual awards given in their names. The Bobby Jones Player Development Man of the Year Award and the Don Welke Scout of the Year Award will be presented for...
Blog | January 03, 2012 -
Sources: Darren Oliver, Jays agree to deal
Richard DurrettLeft-handed reliever Darren Oliver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays with a club option for 2013, pending a physical, sources confirmed Friday. Oliver, who turned 41 in October, was a key lefty in the Rangers bullpen the las...
Blog | December 30, 2011 -
Sources -- Toronto Blue Jays agree to terms with veteran reliever...
Richard DurrettLeft-handed reliever Darren Oliver has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays with a club option for 2013, pending a physical, sources confirmed Friday.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2011 -
Notes: Castillo, Robinson ink minor deals
Richard DurrettThe Rangers announced Thursday the signings of RHP Fabio Castillo and catcher Chris Robinson to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. Here's some information on both players from the club's release: Castillo, 22, was not t...
Blog | December 15, 2011 -
Winter meetings can be Texas Rangers' wonderland
Richard DurrettThe aggressive Rangers could steal the spotlight at the winter meetings in Dallas.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2011 -
Darren Oliver wants to return in 2012
Richard DurrettOur colleague, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick, writes today that Darren Oliver wants to return for the 2012 season, which would be his 19th. Where might he go? We'll see. "Because the Rangers came so close to winning the World Series, Darren's wife ...
Blog | November 04, 2011 -
Oliver will take time to decide about 2012
Richard DurrettST. LOUIS -- Rangers reliever Darren Oliver didn't want to make any decisions regarding the 2012 season shortly after the Rangers lost Game 7 of the World Series. Who can blame him? He was asked after the 6-2 loss to the Cardinals whether that wa...
Blog | October 29, 2011 -
2011 World Series -- Texas Rangers' loss will sting after coming ...
Richard DurrettRangers' loss will sting for a while after coming so close to ultimate goal.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2011 -
Rapid Reaction: Cardinals 6, Rangers 2
Richard DurrettST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals won Game 7 of the World Series, coming back from 3-2 down in the series -- and twice being a strike away from losing in Game 6 to the Texas Rangers -- to win their 11th title. Some quick thoughts (more to come fro...
Blog | October 28, 2011 -
2011 World Series -- Neftali Feliz speechless after blown save in...
Richard DurrettNeftali Feliz was speechless after coming within a strike of closing the Series.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011 -
Rapid Reaction: Cardinals 10, Rangers 9
Richard DurrettST. LOUIS -- Wow. In an incredible game full of lead changes and back-and-forth action (it's easy to forget about the spotty defense thanks to the last few innings, isn't it?), the Cardinals pulled out an amazing 10-9 victory in 11 innings to extend ...
Blog | October 27, 2011