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Vizquel Will Make Historic Start For Rangers

Apr 26, 2009 5:52 PM EST

Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel will start on Monday, becoming just the third player in MLB history to do so at 42 years or old.

Vizquel, who turned 42 on Friday, has started at the position three times already this season.

The other two players were Hall of Famers: Honus Wagner for Cleveland in 1916 and Luke Appling for the White Sox in 1949.

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Apr 17, 2009 2:10 PM EST

The Rangers are playing "sloppy" baseball, which could eventually cost manager Ron Washington his job.

The belief in Texas is that Washington won't survive through yet another poor start in April, and could get the axe before the month is over.

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Apr 16, 2009 10:34 AM EST

Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler went 6-for-6 on Wednesday night against the Orioles, hitting for the cycle in the process.

Kinsler is the first strictly right-handed hitter to hit for the cycle in Texas history, according to the Dallas Morning News.

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Rangers Farm Report: Feliz Struggles With Command
Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 11, 2009
Neftali Feliz had some command issues in his Triple-A start on Friday, walking six batters over four innings of work.
Texas Car Dealer Relieved To See Yankees Win
Dallas Morning News | Apr 9, 2009
If the Rangers won their first four games and the Yankees lost their first four games, a Honda dealer in Texas would be on the hook for 75 cars they sold in March.
Royals Claim 3B Metcalf Off Waivers From Rangers
Press Release | Apr 9, 2009
The Royals on Wednesday claimed 3B Travis Metcalf off outright waivers from the Rangers and optioned him to Omaha (AAA).
The Daily Opsera (Mon. 4/6): Rangers, O's And Jays Roll On Opening Day
Christopher Reina/RealGM | Apr 7, 2009
The Rangers, Orioles and Blue Jays looked like world beaters on Monday behind Kevin Millwood, Adam Jones and Adam Lind.
Rangers Owner Defaults On $525M Loan
ESPN | Apr 5, 2009
The company that owns the Rangers and the Stars of the NHL has defaulted on $525 million in loans.
Company That Owns Rangers Defaults On $525M Loans
SI.com | Apr 4, 2009
The company that owns baseball's Texas Rangers and hockey's Dallas Stars has defaulted on about $525 million in loans.
Rangers Decide To Keep Jones
Dallas Morning News | Apr 2, 2009
The Rangers made the decision to keep Andruw Jones on Wednesday, when they picked him over Frank Catalanotto.