Dec 31, 2011 11:01 AM EST
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said that he will continue to throw balls into the stands to fans and appreciates the support for that endeavor from Shannon Stone's mother, SuZann Stone, who wrote the slugger a letter urging him to keep handing out souvenirs.
Shannon Stone passed away from injuries sustained in a fall at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in July when he tried to catch a foul ball tossed to him by Hamilton. Stone reached over a railing and dropped about 20 feet.
"My intent will continue to be to toss baseballs to fans in the stands," Hamilton said Friday in response to stories written about SuZann Stone's desire for him to continue to give fans souvenir balls.
"However, I am also very mindful that this needs to be done in the right circumstances. Giving away baseballs during a game is an important part of how we interact with our fans. I assess each situation to make certain it is done safely. I appreciate the comments by Mrs. Stone and my prayers are with the Stone family."
Via Richard Durrett/ESPN.com
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The Winnipeg Free Press reported that a former Rangers pitcher, Rosman Garcia, died in a car accident in his native Venezuela on Thursday.
Garcia, 32, played for the Rangers in 2003. He had been playing for a Venezuelan team, the Aragua Tigers.
Via Dallas Morning News
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The Rangers won the right to negotiate with Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish earlier this month with a significant bid.
Texas bid $57.1 million, more than any other team, and the last four digits of the bid were 3411.
The 34 represented the number of Rangers executive Nolan Ryan and 11 is Darvish's number from his time in Japan.
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The Red Sox and Rangers are the two teams most aggressively pushing to acquire pitcher Andrew Bailey from the Athletics.
Boston and Texas are both interested in Bailey and they have the pieces needed to make a deal with Oakland.
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SuZann Stone has one request for Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton -- don't stop throwing baseballs into the stands.
Shannon Stone, 39, SuZann's son, fell to his death this season while trying to catch a foul ball thrown by Hamilton.
In an interview with The New York Times Magazine, SuZann made her request.
"Shortly after the accident, there was some discussion about whether foul balls should be thrown into the stands to the fans. I wrote to Josh Hamilton, and I said: 'Please, don't stop throwing those balls. Because that's so important. That's why daddies bring their little boys to the ballgame is for memories like that. Please don't stop.'"
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Rangers Dec 2011 Archive
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MLB.com | Dec 27, 2011
Rangers reserve catcher Yorvit Torrealba issued a statement of apology after he was suspended 66 games for striking an umpire.
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Richard Durrett/ESPN.com | Dec 26, 2011
Rangers reserve catcher Yorvit Torrealba struck a home plate umpire after striking out in a game Friday.
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Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports | Dec 26, 2011
The Rangers may be willing to trade left-hander Matt Harrison in order to acquire a hitter this winter.
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Boston Globe | Dec 26, 2011
The Cubs and Mariners are both denying interest in Prince Fielder.
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Dallas Morning News | Dec 24, 2011
The Indians, Padres, Pirates, Royals and Rays all had lower payrolls this past season.
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ESPN.com | Dec 24, 2011
Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba struck a home plate umpire in the face after striking out in a Venezuelan League game on Friday.
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Dallas Morning News | Dec 23, 2011
Texas openly admitted a huge draft mistake by cutting loose the 12th overall pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft.
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Dallas Morning News | Dec 23, 2011
The Rangers won the bidding rights for Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish with a $51.7 wager this month.
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Dallas Morning News | Dec 23, 2011
Texas has already spent considerable money to add Joe Nathan and Yu Darvish this offseason.
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Associated Press | Dec 21, 2011
The Rangers have acquired catcher Luis Martinez from the Padres for minor league pitcher Ryan Kelly.
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Yahoo! Sports | Dec 21, 2011
The Rangers have had "several conversations" with catcher Mike Napoli about a long-term deal, according to a report.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Dec 20, 2011
The Rangers still appear to be looking at Prince Fielder even after placing the winning bid to negotiate with Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish.
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ESPN.com | Dec 20, 2011
The Rangers have posted the highest bid for Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Dec 18, 2011
The winning bid for Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish may not be revealed for a few days.
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MLB.com | Dec 16, 2011
Very few teams have commented publicly about Yu Darvish, let alone confirmed a bid for the Japanese right-hander.
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Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Dec 16, 2011
The Athletics would like to acquire a third baseman in exchange for left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
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Richard Durrett/ESPN.com | Dec 16, 2011
A new deal would buy out Derek Holland's arbitration years and allow the Rangers to keep him at the beginning of his free-agency period.
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FOX Sports | Dec 13, 2011
The Rangers are more focused on trading for a starting pitcher than signing free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder or Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish.
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Dallas Morning News | Dec 11, 2011
The Rangers might pursue Milwaukee's Casey McGehee and they are known to like Tampa Bay's Wade Davis.
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New York Post | Dec 11, 2011
The Rangers are looking to sign free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder, according to a National League executive.
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Dallas Morning News | Dec 10, 2011
C.J. Wilson has faced Josh Hamilton, Adrian Beltre and Mike Napoli in the past.
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Star-Telegram | Dec 10, 2011
Ian Kinsler has one year left on his contract and a $10 million team option for 2013.
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MLB.com | Dec 9, 2011
The Rangers have lost left-hander C.J. Wilson to the Angels via free agency, leaving a hole in their starting rotation.
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ESPN.com | Dec 8, 2011
C.J. Wilson agreed to a five-year deal with the Angels hours after Albert Pujols made the jump.
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Yahoo! Sports | Dec 8, 2011
Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish will be posted on Thursday and the Yankees, Blue Jays and Rangers are expected to make bids.
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Bruce Levine/ESPN.com | Dec 8, 2011
The Rangers and Cubs have had numerous discussions about right-hander Matt Garza this week, according to a Major League source.
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Jean-Jacques Taylor/ESPN.com | Dec 7, 2011
Josh Hamilton is entering the final year of his contract.
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Richard Durrett/ESPN.com | Dec 7, 2011
Many believe the Rangers are getting involved in the race to sign free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder.
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Richard Durrett/ESPN.com | Dec 7, 2011
The Rangers had a very productive meeting with the agent for left-hander C.J. Wilson on Tuesday.
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MLB.com | Dec 6, 2011
The Angels are believed to have met with C.J. Wilson's agent on Monday night.
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Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com | Dec 6, 2011
The Rangers plan to make their first contract offer to free-agent starter C.J. Wilson during a meeting with his agent.
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MLB.com | Dec 5, 2011
Texas is looking for a frontline starter and are showing interest in re-signing C.J. Wilson and adding Mark Buehrle.
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CBS Sports | Dec 5, 2011
The Rangers, Nationals and Marlins are believed to be the most aggressive clubs in pursuit of Mark Buehrle.
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Boston Herald | Dec 3, 2011
The Red Sox will meet with the agent for C.J. Wilson and Roy Oswalt in Dallas during the winter meetings.
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Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Dec 2, 2011
Mike Napoli is eligible for free agency after the 2012 season.
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Associated Press | Dec 2, 2011
The Rangers have traded catcher Taylor Teagarden to the Orioles for minor league right-hander Randy Henry and a player to be named.
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ESPN.com | Dec 1, 2011
Mitch Moreland underwent wrist surgery on Wednesday and may not be ready by the start of spring training.
