05/06/2008

Texas Rangers, fans have first-base questions
The Rangers' troublesome first base situation has caused you to write emails to me, post comments on the blog and maybe even file petitions with your congressional rep.

04/30/2008

Improvised staff can't be a Texas Rangers strength
When the Texas Rangers took the field for the first time this spring, they had a very odd coaching staff. There were six coaches essentially hired by four different people. It is, to say the least, an unusual arrangement, writes Evan Grant in this week's Inside the Texas Rangers newsletter.

04/23/2008

Rotation is a bright spot for Texas Rangers
In those first 20 games, the Texas Rangers failed regularly with runners in scoring position, did everything they could to molest the ball without actually catching it, blew leads and wasted chances, writes Evan Grant in this week's Inside the Texas Rangers newsletter. But the starting pitching wasn't so bad.

04/15/2008

Big Tex has a big task with the Texas Rangers
Evan Grant writes in this week's Inside the Texas Rangers newsletter that Nolan Ryan has taken on quite possibly the biggest challenge of his life. He is charged with keeping fans interested in a franchise that has operated like it just wants to be left alone.

04/09/2008

Texas Rangers' Nadel committed to smooth delivery
Evan Grant writes in this week's Inside the Texas Rangers newsletter that Eric Nadel is the most prepared, most conscientious broadcaster he's ever come across. Proof of this came when Nadel threw the best pitch at Tuesday’s home opener, the ceremonial first pitch to celebrate his 30 years of doing Rangers broadcasts.

04/01/2008

Texas Rangers' rebuilding process complicated
The Texas Rangers are in the rebuilding phase, but there's more to it than meets the eye. It's about more than gathering talent; it's also about synchronizing it, writes Evan Grant in this week's Inside the Rangers newsletter

03/25/2008

Spring unearthed two Texas Rangers pitching gems

AP

Texas Rangers pitcher Luis Mendoza allowed runs in just two of the last 14 innings that he has started.

While all the injuries, sickness and setbacks in the starting rotation have got to be disappointing to Texas Rangers fans, it can't come as unexpected. Luis Mendoza and Eric Hurley, though, that's a different story, writes Evan Grant in this week's Inside the Rangers newsletter.
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03/19/2008

Texas Rangers' catching future is Salty ... so send him to Triple-A
In all probability, Jarrod Saltalamacchia will be behind the plate for the Rangers the next time they contend. Yep. Pretty sure Jarrod Saltalamacchia is the future. Which is exactly why I believe he should start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma. Gerald Laird should be behind the plate for the Rangers.

03/11/2008

What to make of Texas Rangers' spring numbers?
Spring training statistics are as unpredictable as the March weather in Arizona. One day, it's sweaty hot; the next you are looking for your winter coat.

03/04/2008

Texas Rangers' emphasis on stats and scouting is ahead of game
I took my annual spring break just in time to come back to Dallas and vote in the presidential primary.

02/26/2008

Texas Rangers' C.J. Wilson gets lesson in being a good teammate
Not three weeks ago, I set up the big issues of spring training this way in the paper and on the Website:

02/19/2008

Texas Rangers youngsters need to show gradual improvement

02/12/2008

Texas Rangers lack center piece to make big move