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PROFAR QUESTION UPDATE

BY: Richard W. Humphrey Prior to Saturday’s game with Toronto, Ian Kinsler was activated from the disabled list. Infielder Leury Garcia, not Jurickson Profar, was optioned to AAA Round Rock to make room on the 25 man roster for Kinsler, … Continue reading

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THE PROFAR QUESTION

BY: Richard W. Humphrey During Wednesday’s game against the Indians, the Rangers announced that Ian Kinsler had gone through a complete workout before the game that included taking ground balls, turning double plays and batting practice. After the workout, Ranger … Continue reading

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A REMEMBRANCE

BY: Richard W. Humphrey Kansas City was in Arlington this weekend, the Royals only trip to Texas this season. They arrived as one of the most disappointing teams in baseball over the first third of the season. The Royals have … Continue reading

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PITCHERS’ ABUSE

BY: Richard W. Humphrey Texas beat Detroit Thursday night 10-4. It was a battle of titans as the Tigers led the Central Division, while Texas led the West. Texas led the American League in staff ERA, while Detroit was second. … Continue reading

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AND THE ANSWER IS

BY: Richard W. Humphrey The Rangers beat Boston Friday night 7-0 and again on Saturday 5-1 to improve their record to 19-11, the second best record in Ranger history after 30 games. The starting and winning pitchers were Derek Holland … Continue reading

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THINKING ABOUT YU

BY: Richard W. Humphrey The Rangers open a six game home stand this week with Yu Darvish scheduled to pitch the first and last games. He improved his record to 4-1 last Wednesday in Anaheim with a dominating performance over … Continue reading

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WHERE ARE THE BATS?

BY: Richard W. Humphrey The Rangers erupted for seven runs last night, the most they have scored in a game this year and just the second time they have done so. The scoring included six runs in the fifth inning, … Continue reading

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ON JOSH AND THE ANGELS

BY: Richard W. Humphrey Josh Hamilton made his return to Arlington as a member of the Angels last weekend, and he was as much of the story as the games themselves. He was booed loudly on Friday, boos that turned … Continue reading

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ON ELVIS

BY: Richard W. Humphrey The Rangers’ lackluster performance last night in the season opener in Houston was extremely disappointing, but the day may go down as one of the better ones in Ranger history. Texas lost 8-2 to the woeful … Continue reading

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A HOT SEAT?

BY: Richard W. Humphrey Lost in the recent saga about Nolan Ryan’s continued role with the Rangers is consideration of Ron Washington’s status as manager of the Rangers. One school of thought has Washington on safe ground no matter what … Continue reading

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