Archive for February, 2007
Matthews doesn’t give specific response to report (AP)
Gary Matthews Jr. would not comment specifically on a report his name was listed as a customer of a steroid distribution network. “I haven’t read the story myself, and I don’t have all the information,” the Los Angeles Angels center fielder said when asked if he had used performance-enhancing substances.
Posted: February 28th, 2007.
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Will Teixeira bolt after ‘08? (Yahoo! Sports)
SURPRISE, Ariz. – Michael Young is about to sign a contract extension that will keep him with the Texas…
Posted: February 27th, 2007.
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Laird finally has the starting job and a clear direction with Rangers (AP)
Gerald Laird finally came to spring training with the Texas Rangers knowing he was their starting catcher — three years after he initially won the job as a rookie. Laird also arrived this time with a clear direction from new manager Ron Washington. An impressive spring in 2004 earned Laird the starting spot, and he [...]
Posted: February 26th, 2007.
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Rangers not looking for Slammin’ Sammy in lineup (AP)
The Texas Rangers don’t expect to have Slammin’ Sammy in their lineup. They hope to have a contributing bat. Sammy Sosa is the only player with three 60-homer seasons and fifth on the career list with 588 home runs, but the 38-year-old slugger is now attempting a comeback after a year out of baseball.
Posted: February 24th, 2007.
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Sosa arrives in Rangers camp; Johnson pitches for Diamondbacks (AP)
Sammy Sosa is hoping to slam his way back into baseball. Two years after being among several players who testified before a congressional committee looking into steroid use in professional baseball, the 38-year-old Sosa is trying to make a comeback and has a minor league contract with his original team — the Texas Rangers.
Posted: February 24th, 2007.
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Sosa arrives, Johnson pitches (AP)
Sammy Sosa isn’t interested in answering the lingering questions about steroids. After a year out of baseball, he has more pressing issues with the Texas Rangers. “I don’t have to convince nobody,” Sosa said Friday. “I know who I am. I have been good to this game, I will continue to be great to [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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Rangers owner hopeful of new deal for Young (AP)
Michael Young has a contract with Texas for two more seasons. Rangers owner Tom Hicks hopes the three-time All-Star shortstop is around a lot longer than that. “Michael’s the kind of guy that I think should be the face of this franchise,” Hicks said Friday after arriving at spring training. “He has been and he [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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Sosa has more pressing issues than answering steroids questions (AP)
Sammy Sosa isn’t interested in answering the lingering questions about steroids. After a year out of baseball, the slugger has more pressing issues with the Texas Rangers. “I don’t have to convince nobody,” Sosa said Friday. “I know who I am. I have been good to this game, I will continue to be great to [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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Spotlight: Pitchers on the spot this spring (SportingNews.com)
Mike Hampton and Tim Hudson are key to the Braves’ success. Carl Pavano, Mark Prior and Eric Gagne are among hurlers who will be watched closely at training camps.
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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Rangers may extend Kinsler (Yahoo! Sports)
Just as they once did with Hank Blalock and Michael Young, the Texas Rangers will talk to second baseman Ian…
Posted: February 23rd, 2007.
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