Sunday, April 05, 2009
2009 - A NEW HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
The Rangers open at home against the Cleveland Indians tomorrow afternoon before a standing room only crowd at The Ballpark in Arlington.
Kevin Millwood will start for the Rangers, against last year's American League Cy Young Award winner -- lefthander Cliff Lee.
Texas finalized its 25-man active roster Sunday and will carry a pitching staff of 12 --5 starters and seven in the bullpen.
Starters are listed as Millwood,Vicente Padilla, Brandon McCarthy, Kris Benson and Matt Harrisson.
Bullpen -- Scott Feldman, Frank Francisco, Eddie Guardado, C.J. Wilson, Jason Jennings, Josh Rupe and Frank Francisco.
Catchers -- Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagardem
Infield -- Chris Davis, Ian Kinsler, Michael Young, Elvis Andrus, Hank Blalock and Omar Vizquel.
Outfielders --David Murphy, Josh Hamilton, Nelson Cruz, Marlon Byrd and Andruw Jones.
All the Rangers farm clubs with the exception of the Arizona Rookie League Rangers and short season Spokane open their seasons April 9.
The Oklahoma City Redhawks will be at Memphis, the Frisco Rough Riders will be at Springfield, the Bakersfield Blaze at Modesto and the Hickory Crawdads play host to Bowling Green.
Kevin Millwood will start for the Rangers, against last year's American League Cy Young Award winner -- lefthander Cliff Lee.
Texas finalized its 25-man active roster Sunday and will carry a pitching staff of 12 --5 starters and seven in the bullpen.
Starters are listed as Millwood,Vicente Padilla, Brandon McCarthy, Kris Benson and Matt Harrisson.
Bullpen -- Scott Feldman, Frank Francisco, Eddie Guardado, C.J. Wilson, Jason Jennings, Josh Rupe and Frank Francisco.
Catchers -- Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagardem
Infield -- Chris Davis, Ian Kinsler, Michael Young, Elvis Andrus, Hank Blalock and Omar Vizquel.
Outfielders --David Murphy, Josh Hamilton, Nelson Cruz, Marlon Byrd and Andruw Jones.
All the Rangers farm clubs with the exception of the Arizona Rookie League Rangers and short season Spokane open their seasons April 9.
The Oklahoma City Redhawks will be at Memphis, the Frisco Rough Riders will be at Springfield, the Bakersfield Blaze at Modesto and the Hickory Crawdads play host to Bowling Green.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
RANGERS WIN CACTUS LEAGUE OPENER
The Rangers were true to form in opening the 2009 Cactus League spring training league play. They bombed the Kansas City Royals, 12-7.
Nelson Cruz, who will be leaving camp next week to play in the World Baseball Classic -- was one of three Rangers to hit a home run in the opener.
Hank Blalock and .Josh Hamilton also went downtown.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
April 23 - at New York Yankees
Chan Ho Park -- As a Ranger Park has made one start at Yankee Stadium -- beating New York while allowing only two earned runs in six innings. This season Parkhas made one start on the road, pitching 5.2 innings in a no decision outing -- allowing three earned runs on four hits.
Jaret Wright -- Has never pitched against the Rangers prior to today's game. A free agent signee, the 6-2, 230 pound right hander has been less than outstanding for the Yankees so far this season. Wright has started twice at Yankee Stadium this year with a 1-1 record. He allowed 14 earned runs and gave up 19 hits in those two outings.
Gerald Laird (AAA) -- For the third straight night Laird turned in a three for four performance at the plate -- raising his Pacific Coast League average to .413 for the season.
Ian Kinsler (AAA) -- Once again doubled in four trips to the plate.
Adrian Gonzales (AAA) -- Homered in his first game since being sent back to the minors by the Rangers.
Jaret Wright -- Has never pitched against the Rangers prior to today's game. A free agent signee, the 6-2, 230 pound right hander has been less than outstanding for the Yankees so far this season. Wright has started twice at Yankee Stadium this year with a 1-1 record. He allowed 14 earned runs and gave up 19 hits in those two outings.
Prospect Watch
Gerald Laird (AAA) -- For the third straight night Laird turned in a three for four performance at the plate -- raising his Pacific Coast League average to .413 for the season.
Ian Kinsler (AAA) -- Once again doubled in four trips to the plate.
Adrian Gonzales (AAA) -- Homered in his first game since being sent back to the minors by the Rangers.
Friday, April 22, 2005
April 22 -- at New York Yankees
Chris Young -- makes his first appearance ever at Yankee Stadium or against the New York Yankees. Young has made one start on the road this year lasting four innings while giving up three runs, all earned, on seven hits.
Kevin Brown -- The former Ranger righthander was shelled in his only start this year. In 2004 Brown started against the Rangers three times with unhappy results. Pitching a total of 15 2/3 innings, he was tagged for 18 runs and 30 hits, winning one of the games while losing the other two. Brown's only other start against his former team was in the 2000 season while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgeres when he picked up the victory, going eight innings and allowing only two runs.
GERALD LAIRD (AAA) turned in his second straight 3 for 4 performance, getting one double and an RBI.
JASON BOTTS (AAA) Blasted two doubles in a 3 for 5 performance which included a pair of doubles.
IAN KINSLER (AAA) had three hits in four trips to the plate, including a double and four RBIs. After a slow start in the Pacific Coast League Kinsler has raised his average to .250.
JUAN DOMINGUEZ (AA) made his first start for Frisco since being demoted from AAA. Against San Antoinio he pitched six innings, allowing four runs (3 earned) on eight hits and striking out five. He did not issue a walk and had no decision,
Kevin Brown -- The former Ranger righthander was shelled in his only start this year. In 2004 Brown started against the Rangers three times with unhappy results. Pitching a total of 15 2/3 innings, he was tagged for 18 runs and 30 hits, winning one of the games while losing the other two. Brown's only other start against his former team was in the 2000 season while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgeres when he picked up the victory, going eight innings and allowing only two runs.
PROSPECT WATCH
GERALD LAIRD (AAA) turned in his second straight 3 for 4 performance, getting one double and an RBI.
JASON BOTTS (AAA) Blasted two doubles in a 3 for 5 performance which included a pair of doubles.
IAN KINSLER (AAA) had three hits in four trips to the plate, including a double and four RBIs. After a slow start in the Pacific Coast League Kinsler has raised his average to .250.
JUAN DOMINGUEZ (AA) made his first start for Frisco since being demoted from AAA. Against San Antoinio he pitched six innings, allowing four runs (3 earned) on eight hits and striking out five. He did not issue a walk and had no decision,
Thursday, April 21, 2005
April 21 --at Tampa Bay
Kenny Rogers starts for the Rangers tonight. Rogers has started one road game this year, getting no decision and allowing one run, one earned run in 6 innings. For the season he is 0-1 after three starts with a 3.44 ERA.
Tampa Bay counters with Dewon Brazleton, a 24 year old right hander who is 6-4 and weighs 214. At home this year Brazleton has lost both of his starts while posting a 4.38 ERA. For the season his record is 0-3 and 6.75 ERA
JOHN DANKS (Bakersfield) got his first victory of the season last night. He has pitched 15,2 innings so far this year, striking out 14 while walking only three. His ERA is 1.15.
GERALD LAIRD (Oklahoma City) is bound to be in Rangers plans, regardless of their catching situation. Laird homered again for the Redhawks last night, his fourth shot of the year. He is batting .342 and has nine RBI's.
Tampa Bay counters with Dewon Brazleton, a 24 year old right hander who is 6-4 and weighs 214. At home this year Brazleton has lost both of his starts while posting a 4.38 ERA. For the season his record is 0-3 and 6.75 ERA
PROSPECT WATCH
JOHN DANKS (Bakersfield) got his first victory of the season last night. He has pitched 15,2 innings so far this year, striking out 14 while walking only three. His ERA is 1.15.
GERALD LAIRD (Oklahoma City) is bound to be in Rangers plans, regardless of their catching situation. Laird homered again for the Redhawks last night, his fourth shot of the year. He is batting .342 and has nine RBI's.
