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February 23, 2010


Morning briefing: Expect 50 steals from Julio Borbon

8:24 AM Tue, Feb 23, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Told of baserunning instructor Gary Pettis' expectations, Julio Borbon snickered.


February 22, 2010


It's already been a long, strange spring for Rangers

9:02 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Ronnie Richard/Copy Editor    E-mail  |  News tips

The prelude to the Rangers' spring training has been loaded with issues, some ominous and some that could prove to be beneficial, writes Evan Grant:...



Sherrington: On new ownership, AL West chances and utility infield questions

8:51 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Ronnie Richard/Copy Editor    E-mail  |  News tips

Dallas Morning News columnist Kevin Sherrington answered your questions about the Rangers. Some highlights ... On how long it will take take for the new ownership group to have any impact on the ability to compete for a pennant: A great farm system is already in place, and the Rangers have the makings of a pretty good 40-man roster. If the club is in contention at the trade deadline, but needs to make a move,...



Sherrington: On pitching, pitching and more pitching

8:49 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Ronnie Richard/Copy Editor    E-mail  |  News tips

Dallas Morning News columnist Kevin Sherrington answered your questions about the Rangers. Some highlights ... On C.J. Wilson's chances in the rotation: Do not see C.J. as a starter. He throws too many pitches as it is. Can't see him making the sixth inning of many games. I agree with Evan Grant's assessment: He's been a valuable piece in the bullpen, doing pretty much whatever you wanted, and it's not as if you don't have...



Talk to me: Let's chat Tuesday (2 pm CST)

5:13 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

I've been gone less than a week and already miss Dallas, so come keep a lonely old dude company Tuesday afternoon. We can talk Rangers spring training, my favorite spring training restaurants and hot spots and whatever else your hearts desire. I'll be here at 2 central. The chat link is on the jump to set your email reminders.



Texas Rangers spring TV and radio broadcast schedule

4:29 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Mark Francescutti/Sports Editor    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

Ten spring Rangers games will be televised, seven on the Rangers over-the-air flagship, TXA21 (KTXA-TV) and three on Fox Sports Southwest. There will 14 contests broadcast on radio. Flip for the full schedule.



If you like Skyped videos and stats, you'll love this

3:18 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

It's Rangers GM Jon Daniels on the "GM's Corner" starring Jim Bowden. We're talking a lot of sabermetrics and new era stats here. It's a FOX sports video featuring Daniels, Boston's Theo Epstein, Justin Upton among others.



Mocking U: Rangers mock 2010 roster (V 1.0)

12:36 PM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

SURPRISE, Ariz. - You know, I've always said rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Wait, maybe that was The Carpenters who said that. Anywhoo, when it's rainy and a Monday (like today in Surprise), you've got to come up with some really creative ideas to brighten the day. So how about this one: We'll start a series of mock Rangers rosters leading up to the start of the season. Every Monday, you can check back and see just how I've fouled up the roster again. The first version is only a click away.



Derek Holland's MRI still scheduled

11:15 AM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Though he continues to report improvement after suffering a mild right knee sprain on Saturday, LHP Derek Holland is scheduled for an MRI Monday afternoon. He probably won't get results until Tuesday morning, though.



Though door remains open, Rangers planning that Khalil Greene will not be with them in 2010

10:57 AM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

Chat: Kevin Sherrington talks Rangers and other Dallas sports

10:49 AM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Todd Davis/Editor    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

Kevin Sherrington, SportsDay columnist for The Dallas Morning News, is answering your questions about the Rangers and other Dallas-area sports topics at 11 a.m. today. Click here to join the discussion....



Jon Daniels: Rangers will leave door open for Greene

8:45 AM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Rangers GM Jon Daniels issued a brief statement this morning on the Khalil Greene situation, saying the club would "leave the door open" for a continued relationship if and when Greene is ready to return to baseball. Flip for the full statement:



Examining Texas Rangers' internal options for replacing distressed infielder Khalil Greene

7:36 AM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Rangers' prayers are with infielder Khalil Greene, who is once again battling the demons associated with Social Anxiety Disorder. Their thoughts, however, have to remain with the club.



Report: Khalil Greene will not report to Rangers

12:12 AM Mon, Feb 22, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

Infielder Khalil Greene, slated to be the Rangers' utility man, will not report to camp on Tuesday because he is once again dealing with social anxiety disorder, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported late Sunday.


February 21, 2010


Viral Video: It's Rich Harden throwing hard

3:40 PM Sun, Feb 21, 2010 |  | 
Evan Grant/Blogger    Bio |  E-mail  |  News tips

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Is it possible that I got the video camera up and working? I'm not entirely sure, but if I did, you'll be able to see a little video of Rich Harden's delivery during batting practice this afternoon.



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