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Don't be in rush to trade Millwood

Richard Durrett

...some fans would have no problem with the Rangers trading Kevin Millwood (I've heard from you...in the final year of his contract with Texas, so the Rangers are getting him in a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Two lefties with bright futures

Richard Durrett

MLB.com did a quick organizational review of the Rangers' minor leagues from the 2009 season and handed out a few honors. They named left-handers Martin...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Josh Rupe getting a shot with Royals

Richard Durrett

The Royals signed former Rangers pitcher Josh Rupe to a minor-league this week. Count me among those pulling for the 27...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009

It's parade time for Texas

Richard Durrett

No, I don't mean a World Series parade. The Rangers are still working on that one (but at least the odds aren't quite as long for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Jones should be fine as White Sox bench player

Richard Durrett

...and could get as much as $1 million more, depending on whether he attains some performance bonuses. Rangers fans saw that Jones was clearly not the same player that won all those Gold Gloves and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Andrus named to Topps Rookie All-Star team

Richard Durrett

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was named to the 2009 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team. He was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Rangers should consider Ben Sheets ... if affordable

Richard Durrett

...emails asking about Ben Sheets and whether the Rangers should be interested. I think they should be...he did have a deal in place with Texas before last season until he failed a physical...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Rangers can't afford to deal Nelson Cruz

Richard Durrett

...about the possibility of available players. And there's some buzz that several teams are calling the Rangers about Nelson Cruz. Of course, with the Rangers' financial situation, I can't think they'll move...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Would you have interest in Mike Cameron?

Richard Durrett

We know the Rangers are looking for a right-handed bat. One name out on the market is Mike Cameron. Cameron...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Rangers will miss Omar Vizquel

Richard Durrett

...fill in for any of those three. The Rangers will certainly miss Vizquel, a future Hall of...season and expects him to only get better. Texas will have to find another utility player. But...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Byrd: I want to stay in Texas

Richard Durrett

...has consistently said he wants to stay in Texas and continue his career as a Ranger. That hasn't changed now that free agency...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Q&A with Brandon McCarthy

Richard Durrett

Texas Rangers pitcher Brandon McCarthy chatted with me by phone...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Young named Rangers' player of the year

Richard Durrett

The Rangers announced that third baseman Michael Young was named the club's player of the year by the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Rangers announce '10 spring training schedule

Richard Durrett

The Rangers announced their 2010 spring training schedule, which includes 31 games. Texas will play 29 games in Arizona, with 16...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Hicks says he's committed to process

Richard Durrett

After hearing that Tom Hicks was going to put together his own proposal and was working toward getting local investors, the natural question is why go...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009