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McCarthy Re-Signs With Rangers

Pitcher Brandon McCarthy was among seven players to sign one-year deals with the Rangers on Monday, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

Also signing were fellow righthanders Omar Beltre, Wes Littleton, and Alexi Ogando; lefthander A.J. Murray; infielder Travis Metcalf; and outfielder David Murphy.

Via yahoo.com


Rangers' Rheinecker To Miss Half Season

Texas Rangers' pitcher John Rheinecker will miss the first half of the season, according to the Dallas Morning News.

He was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, a condition that limits the flow of blood to extremities. It just so happens to be the same condition that derailed Hank Blalock's season last year.

"Pretty much every symptom I described, the doctor said was on the list," Rheinecker told the Morning News. "Hopefully once I get back from this, I'll be the pitcher the Rangers traded for."

Via The Dallas Morning News


Rangers, Kinsler Agree To New 5-Year Deal

The Rangers secured the services of Ian Kinsler on Tuesday, agreeing to a five-year, $22 million contract, according to Yahoo.com.

The new deal also includes a sixth-year club option worth $10 million and a $500,000 buyout, as reported by MLB.com.

The deal keeps the second baseman under contract through his final three years of salary arbitration and his first two years of free agency.

Via Yahoo.com


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