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Livin' the Dream Weekend
My parents tried valiantly but they finally gave up when I was twelve years old. They separated and were officially divorced a few months later. My dad moved into an apartment and my mom, my brother and I stayed in our modest home out in the cotton fields. Somehow my mom made it work for a while,...
MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies, Rangers step up pursuit for Rays' B.J. Upton
With Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran bound for the Bay Area, reports indicate that the Phillies and Rangers are stepping up their efforts to land outfielder B.J. Upton. Multiple reports have said that pitching prospect Zack Wheeler will be the centerpiece of the deal, but no word on whether or not...
Rangers finalize contract with Leonys Martin
The Rangers finalized a five year, 15.5 million dollar deal with Cuban defector Leonys Martin, according to ROTOWORLD. This long anticipated deal with the Rangers came through after approval from the State Department, because he was seeking political asylum. Martin is reportedly a speedy and...
Rangers close to signing Cuban All-Star
The Rangers are close to signing Cuban defector Leonys Martin to a multi-year contract, according to the Dallas Morning News. Martin, 23, is known for his speed and defense but not as much his bat, which they hope can improve under the supervision of major league coaching and playing regularly with...
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton sidelined for two months
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton made a costly decision in the first inning of todays game and will be sidelined for two months with a broken arm. Hamilton called it a "stupid play," and blamed his third base coach for the miscommunication and how it all turned out. "The whole time I was watching...
Cubs remain interested in Rangers infielder Michael Young
The Cubs still have interest in acquiring Rangers disgruntled infielder Michael Young, according to the Boston Globe. Young has been pushed out of the infield by the addition of Adrian Beltre at third base, but was nice enough to remain quiet during the process to help the Rangers land the coveted...
Orioles agree to deal with Vladimir Guerrero
The Orioles and designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero have agreed to a one-year deal worth 8 million dollars, according to ESPN.com. The deal includes incentives and is pending a physical. Guerrero, 35, hit .300 with 29 home runs and 115 RBIs last season with the Texas Rangers. He has a .320 career...
Rangers still trying to move Michael Young?
ESPN.com's Buster Olney is reporting that the Rangers are still trying to move infielder Michael Young. Despite conflicting reports that denied recent attempts made by the Rangers to unload Young, ESPN.com has learned that he is drawing enough interest for the Rangers to listen. The Rockies...
Blue Jays trade Mike Napoli back to AL West Rangers
The Blue Jays spun a quick deal and traded newly acquired catcher Mike Napoli to the Rangers for reliever Frank Francisco, according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal. Francisco posted a 3.76 ERA and a 6-4 record, and has posted a 3.57 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over the past three seasons. After nearly...
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