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Rangers sign Joe Nathan; Feliz moving to rotation Mon Nov 21 20:53:53 2011 EST
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with veteran closer Joe Nathan on a two-year contract. The deal also includes a team option for 2014. Nathan, who turns 37 on Tuesday, became a free agent when the Minnesota Twins declined a club option last month. The signing means former closer Neftali Feliz will move to the starting rotation in 2012. Nathan returned this past season after Tommy John surgery wiped out his 2010 campaign. The right-hander made 48 appearance
MLB approves sale of Astros; team to move to AL West in 2013 Thu Nov 17 12:55:32 2011 EST
wever, the decision to switch leagues may have lowered the sale price, as MLB.com reported the transaction to be $610 million. The move from the NL Central to the AL West will balance both leagues with 15 teams apiece. It will set up a natural rivalry with the Texas Rangers, but will also necessitate the need for interleague play throughout the season. Houston had been part of the National League since its expansion season of 1962, when the team was first known as the Colt .45s. More to follow.
Dodgers sign journeyman C Treanor Tue Nov 15 19:47:30 2011 EST
) - The Los Angeles Dodgers signed catcher Matt Treanor to a one-year contract, the club announced Tuesday. The deal includes a club option for the 2013 season. Treanor, 35, began last season with the Kansas City Royals and was shipped to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline. In 72 games played last season -- 64 starts -- Treanor batted .214 with three home runs and 22 RBI. The eight-year pro has also been a backstop for the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Royals and Rangers. He is a .225 c
Rangers' Hamilton has sports hernia surgery Fri Nov 11 12:52:19 2011 EST
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton had successful surgery to repair a sports hernia. The procedure was performed Friday morning in Philadelphia by Dr. William Meyers. Hamilton was clearly bothered by the problem during the playoffs, but still managed to hit .271 with 13 runs batted in as Texas came within one out of its first World Series title. His power was affected, though, as the 2010 AL MVP hit just one home run during 17 postseason games. He is expecte
Angels name Servais assistant GM Fri Nov  4 19:19:27 2011 EST
with former major league catcher Scott Servais on a multi-year contract to become assistant general manager of scouting and player development. The deal was announced Friday. Servais had been the senior director of player development for the Texas Rangers since the 2005 season. "I would like to thank the Texas Rangers for the opportunity they gave me," Servais said in a statement. "They have some phenomenal baseball people from which I have learned a tremendous amount. I'm thrilled to join yet
Blues seek boost with Canucks in town Fri Nov  4 10:52:15 2011 EST
the city over the last week. The Blues hope to be the latest to ride the wave of momentum created by the Cards' World Series title as they return home to face the struggling Vancouver Canucks. It was a week ago that the Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers for their second championship in six years, sending the city into a festive celebration. Two days later, the St. Louis Rams of the NFL picked up their first victory of the season and now the Blues will try to get in on the party. St. Louis re
Orioles claim O'Day off waivers from Texas Wed Nov  2 14:25:56 2011 EST
Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles claimed pitcher Darren O'Day off waivers from the Texas Rangers Wednesday. O'Day appeared in 16 games out of the bullpen for Texas this season, recording a mark of 0-1 with a 5.40 earned run average in 16 2/3 innings. Through four seasons with the Angels, Mets and Rangers, O'Day has an 8-5 record and 2.89 ERA in 186 relief appearances. The Orioles also reinstated pitcher Jake Arrieta, infielder Brian Roberts and outfielder Luke Scott from t
Rangers exercise option on P Lewis Mon Oct 31 14:36:09 2011 EST
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Rangers have exercised the club option on right-handed pitcher Colby Lewis for the 2012 season. The 32-year-old Lewis went 14-10 with a 4.40 earned run average in 32 starts for the Rangers this past season after going 12-13 with a 3.72 ERA in 2010. Lewis became the first Texas right-hander to post back-to-back seasons of at least 12 wins and 200 innings since Rick Helling (1998-2001). He was 1-1 in four starts during the postseason for the American Lea
La Russa announces his retirement Mon Oct 31 10:58:38 2011 EST
e Cards then took out the heavily favored Philadelphia Phillies in a decisive fifth game of the NLCS before beating the Milwaukee Brewers in six games in the NLCS. The Cardinals then pulled out a thrilling win in the Fall Classic, beating the Texas Rangers in seven games after twice being down to their last strike in a memorable Game 6 win. "Tony leaves behind a legacy of success that will always be remembered as one of the most successful eras in Cardinals history, team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr
Mets name Tom Goodwin first base coach Sat Oct 29 12:48:34 2011 EST
- The New York Mets named Tom Goodwin their first base coach Saturday. The 43-year-old Goodwin spent the past four seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization. Goodwin played 14 seasons in the big leagues with the Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Over 1,288 games, he batted .268 with 24 homers, 284 RBI and 369 stolen bases. He was also caught stealing 118 times. Goodwin had four seasons of at least 50 steals, with a career-best
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