The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are looking for ways to broaden fan support, including the possibility of shifting a three-game series against the Texas Rangers from Tropicana Field to Disney World next season.
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Nov 28, 2006 11:26 AM EST
The Blue Jays are reportedly listening to offers for center fielder Veron Wells.
Texas is interested in Manny Ramirez, but would prefer to strike a deal for Wells.
Michael Young is who the Rangers would prefer to deal, instead of Mark Texiera.
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Five-time Gold Glove outfielder Gary Pettis has been hired to be the Rangers' first base coach, completing first-time manager Ron Washington's staff.
Pettis' hiring was announced Monday, when the Rangers formally filled out Washington's staff. The staff includes former major league manager Art Howe, who was hired as bench coach two weeks ago.
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Nov 19, 2006 11:47 PM EST
Free-agent Frank Catalanotto has agreed to a three-year, $13 million deal to return to the Rangers after playing the last four seasons for the Blue Jays.
The deal includes a team option for a fourth year, and was confirmed by a Rangers official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract is pending a physical that is expected to be conducted Tuesday.
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Nov 19, 2006 11:04 AM EST
Four teams have contacted the Red Sox about Manny Ram?rez, one of them being the Texas Rangers. The Rangers nearly acquired Ramirez following the 2003 season in exchange for Alex Rodriguez.
Boston is interested in shorstop Michael Young, though it is a longshot that the Rangers would deal him in a straight-up trade for Ramirez.
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Rangers Nov 2006 Archive
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AP | Nov 14, 2006
Former major league outfielder Darryl Hamilton was hired by the commissioner's office Tuesday as senior specialist of on-field operations.
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AP | Nov 11, 2006
Buck Showalter, fired as manager of the Rangers after last season, could soon join the Indians as an adviser to GM Mark Shapiro.
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Star-Telegram | Nov 10, 2006
The Texas Rangers are believed to have submitted a bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka in the neighborhood of $30 million.
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Star-Telegram | Nov 10, 2006
Vicente Padilla is a free agent negotitating his own contract, as he no long has an agent.
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Chicago Tribune | Nov 9, 2006
Most of the experts have Carlos Lee headed to Houston because he has a ranch there.
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Star-Telegram | Nov 9, 2006
Torri Hunter, Jermaine Dye and Barry Zito all are interested in the Texas Rangers now that Ron Washington is their new manager.
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MLB.com | Nov 9, 2006
The Seibu Lions have four days to accept or reject the top bid.
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Star-Telegram | Nov 8, 2006
Rangers' owner Tom Hicks did not rule out the possibility of pursuing Barry Bonds this winter.
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AP | Nov 6, 2006
Ron Washington has always been a popular coach with players, stressing communication and letting them be themselves.
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Dallas Morning News / ESPN.com | Nov 5, 2006
A's coach Ron Washington has done the interview circuit this offseason, and it looks like it might pay off in a regular gig.
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New York Post | Nov 5, 2006
Cleveland, Texas, San Diego and Detroit are the four teams that have shown interest in Gary Sheffield.
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AP | Nov 4, 2006
Athletics coach Ron Washington is scheduled to have a second interview Sunday with the Rangers, who are expected to hire their new manager next week.