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Should The Texas Rangers Move Neftali Feliz To Starting Rotation?

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More urgency now to start Neftali Feliz.
Comments By Richard Durrett.

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TEAM LEADERS
Josh Hamilton
BA HR RBI R
.359 32 100 95

OTHER LEADERS
HR J. Hamilton---32
RBI V. Guerrero-115
R M. Young-------99
OPS J. Hamilton-1.044
W C. Wilson------15
ERA C. Wilson--3.35
SO C. Lewis-----196

Texas Rangers Batting Stats - 2010

Batting
-------NAME--GP H AB R 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS
Alexi Ogando 44 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000
Josh Hamilton 133 186 518 95 40 3 32 100 328 43 95 8 1 .359 .411 .633 1.044
Jeff Francoeur† 15 18 53 9 2 0 2 11 26 1 5 0 1 .340 .357 .491 .848
Nelson Cruz 108 127 399 60 31 3 22 78 230 38 81 17 4 .318 .374 .576 .950
Vladimir Guerrero 152 178 593 83 27 1 29 115 294 35 60 4 5 .300 .345 .496 .841
David Murphy 138 122 419 54 26 2 12 65 188 45 71 14 2 .291 .358 .449 .806
Ian Kinsler 103 112 391 73 20 1 9 45 161 56 57 15 5 .286 .382 .412 .794
Colby Lewis 32 2 7 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 .286 .286 .286 .571
Alex Cora† 4 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .286 .571
Michael Young 157 186 656 99 36 3 21 91 291 50 115 4 2 .284 .330 .444 .774
Andres Blanco 68 46 166 17 10 1 0 13 58 11 24 0 2 .277 .330 .349 .679
Julio Borbon 137 121 438 60 11 4 3 42 149 19 59 15 7 .276 .309 .340 .649
Joaquin Arias† 50 27 98 18 5 1 0 9 34 2 17 1 0 .276 .290 .347 .637
Elvis Andrus 148 156 588 88 15 3 0 35 177 64 96 32 15 .265 .342 .301 .643
Mitch Moreland 47 37 145 20 4 0 9 25 68 25 36 3 1 .255 .364 .469 .833
Bengie Molina† 57 42 175 10 6 1 2 19 56 10 15 0 0 .240 .279 .320 .599
Jorge Cantu† 30 23 98 9 4 1 1 2 32 6 19 0 0 .235 .279 .327 .605
Esteban German 13 3 13 5 0 0 0 1 3 3 2 4 1 .231 .375 .231 .606
Max Ramirez 28 15 69 8 3 0 2 8 24 12 22 0 0 .217 .341 .348 .689
Craig Gentry 20 7 33 4 0 0 0 3 7 1 11 1 0 .212 .229 .212 .441
Matt Treanor 82 50 237 22 6 1 5 27 73 22 43 1 2 .211 .287 .308 .595
Justin Smoak† 70 49 235 29 10 0 8 34 83 38 57 1 0 .209 .316 .353 .670
Jarrod Saltalamacchia† 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .400
Chris Davis 45 23 120 7 9 0 1 4 35 15 40 3 0 .192 .279 .292 .571
Scott Feldman 29 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 .167 .167 .333 .500
Taylor Teagarden 28 11 71 10 1 0 4 6 24 8 34 0 0 .155 .259 .338 .597
Cristian Guzman† 15 7 46 4 1 0 0 1 8 3 10 0 0 .152 .204 .174 .378
Ryan Garko 15 3 33 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 4 0 0 .091 .167 .091 .258
Brandon Boggs 4 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 .000 .125 .000 .125
C.J. Wilson 33 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Rich Harden 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Dustin Nippert 38 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Matt Harrison 37 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Tommy Hunter 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Darren Oliver 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Cliff Lee† 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Frank Francisco 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Chris Ray† 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Mark Lowe† 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Clay Rapada 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Darren O'Day 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Doug Mathis 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Pedro Strop 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Omar Beltre 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Guillermo Moscoso 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Derek Holland 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Neftali Feliz 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Michael Kirkman 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals---------162 1556 5635 787 268 25 162 740 2360 511 986 123 48 .276 .338 .419 .757
Opponents------162 1355 5517 687 269 21 162 654 2152 551 1181 116 35 .246 .319 .390 .709

Bold: Qualified for batting title (3.1 plate appearances per team game)
† Midseason Trades: Jeff Francoeur (124 games NYM); Alex Cora (62 games NYM); Joaquin Arias (22 games NYM); Bengie Molina (61 games SF); Jorge Cantu (97 games Fla); Justin Smoak (30 games Sea); Jarrod Saltalamacchia (10 games Bos); Cristian Guzman (89 games WSH); Cliff Lee (13 games Sea); Chris Ray (28 games SF); Mark Lowe (11 games Sea)

Glossary
GP: Games played
H: Hits
AB: At bats
R: Runs
2B: Doubles
3B: Triples
HR: Home runs
RBI: Runs batted in
TB: Total Bases
BB: Walks
SO: Strikeouts
SB: Stolen Bases
CS: Caught stealing
BA: Batting average
OBP: On-base pct.



2010 AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST STANDINGS
-----TEAM W-L----GB--RS-RA
Texas----90-72..0.0 787-687
Oakland--81-81..9.0 663-626
LA A-----80-82 10.0 681-702
Seattle-61-101 29.0 513-698

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Texas Rangers Roster - 2010
Pitchers
NO. NAME POS BAT THW AGE HT WT BIRTH PLACE SALARY
68 Omar Beltre SP R R 29 6-3 190 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic N/A
39 Scott Feldman SP L R 27 6-7 230 Kailua, HI $2,425,000
30 Neftali Feliz RP R R 22 6-3 215 Azua, Dominican Republic $402,000
50 Frank Francisco RP R R 31 6-2 250 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic $3,265,000
40 Rich Harden SP L R 29 6-1 195 Victoria, Canada $6,500,000
54 Matt Harrison RP L L 25 6-4 240 Durham, NC $406,090
45 Derek Holland SP B L 24 6-2 193 Newark, OH N/A
35 Tommy Hunter SP R R 24 6-3 280 Indianapolis, IN $409,850
37 Eric Hurley SP R R 25 6-4 195 Sikeston, MO N/A
62 Michael Kirkman RP L L 24 6-4 195 Lake City, FL N/A
33 Cliff Lee SP L L 32 6-3 190 Benton, AR $9,000,000
48 Colby Lewis SP R R 31 6-4 230 Bakersfield, CA $1,750,000
49 Mark Lowe RP L R 27 6-3 210 Houston, TX $1,150,000
52 Doug Mathis RP R R 27 6-3 220 Maryvale, AZ $407,400
58 Guillermo Moscoso RP R R 27 6-1 200 Maracay, Venezuela N/A
57 Dustin Nippert RP R R 29 6-8 225 Wheeling, WV $665,000
56 Darren O'Day RP R R 28 6-4 220 Jacksonville, FL $400,000
64 Alexi Ogando RP R R 27 6-4 185 San Pedro, Dominican Republic N/A
28 Darren Oliver RP R L 40 6-2 200 Kansas City, MO $3,000,000
67 Zach Phillips RP L L 24 6-1 200 Sacramento, CA N/A
59 Clay Rapada RP R L 29 6-5 200 Portsmouth, VA N/A
46 Pedro Strop RP R R 25 6-0 175 San Cristobal, Dominican Republic N/A
-- Yoshinori Tateyama RP R R 34 5-10 172 Osaka, Japan N/A
-- Mason Tobin RP R R 23 6-3 200 Glendive, MT N/A
36 C.J. Wilson SP L L 30 6-1 210 Newport Beach, CA $3,100,000

Catchers
NO. NAME POS BAT THW AGE HT WT BIRTH PLACE SALARY
11 Bengie Molina C R R 36 5-11 225 Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico $4,500,000
51 Max Ramirez C R R 26 5-11 175 Barquisimeto, Venezuela N/A
2 Taylor Teagarden C R R 26 6-1 200 Dallas, TX $407,010
-- Yorvit Torrealba C R R 32 5-11 200 Caracas, Venezuela $750,000
15 Matt Treanor C R R 34 6-0 210 Garden Grove, CA $750,000

Infielders
NO. NAME POS BAT THW AGE HT WT BIRTH PLACE SALARY
1 Elvis Andrus SS R R 22 6-0 200 Maracay, Venezuela $418,420
3 Andres Blanco 2B B R 26 5-10 190 Urama, Venezuela $510,000
8 Jorge Cantu 1B R R 28 6-3 207 McAllen, TX $6,000,000
19 Chris Davis 1B L R 24 6-3 232 Longview, TX $414,120
25 Ryan Garko 1B R R 29 6-2 225 Pittsburgh, PA $550,000
15 Cristian Guzman 2B B R 32 6-0 211 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic $8,000,000
5 Ian Kinsler 2B R R 28 6-0 200 Tucson, AZ $4,200,000
18 Mitch Moreland 1B L L 25 6-2 230 Amory, MS N/A
10 Michael Young 3B R R 34 6-1 200 Covina, CA $13,174,974

Outfielders
NO. NAME POS BAT THW AGE HT WT BIRTH PLACE SALARY
-- Engel Beltre CF L L 21 6-1 165 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic N/A
29 Julio Borbon CF L L 24 6-0 195 Starkville, MS $600,000
17 Nelson Cruz RF R R 30 6-2 240 Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic $440,000
23 Craig Gentry CF R R 27 6-2 190 Fort Smith, AR N/A
32 Josh Hamilton LF L L 29 6-4 240 Raleigh, NC $3,250,000
7 David Murphy LF L L 29 6-4 205 Houston, TX $427,670

Designated Hitters
NO. NAME POS BAT THW AGE HT WT BIRTH PLACE SALARY
27 Vladimir Guerrero DH R R 35 6-3 235 Nizao Bani, Dominican Republic $5,500,000


Roster Analysis
-------RHB LHB SHB RHP LHP AVG HT AVG WT AVG AGE Young Old
Rangers 13 6 2 17 8 6-2 208 28.0 21 40

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Texas Rangers Power Rankings - 2010

Power Ranking
WEEK RECORD RANK COMMENT
Week 27 90-72 6 The Rangers finished two wins shy of Nolan Ryan's preseason prediction of 92 wins, but winning the AL West title easily supersedes any other missed goals. (Joey Matschulat, Baseball Time In Arlington)


Week 1 0-0 12 The Rangers are poised to make their first postseason appearance since 1999. (Jason Parks, Baseball Time in Arlington)

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Texas Rangers Transactions - 2010
DECEMBER DATE TRANSACTION

December 13, 2010 Agreed to terms with C Matt Treanor on a one-year contract. Announced RHP Ryan Tucker cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Round Rock (PCL).

December 3, 2010 Named Spike Owen coach at Round Rock (PCL), Carlos Olivas trainer and Eric McMahon strength coach at Frisco (Texas).
Promoted Jason Wood to manager and Brad Holman to pitching coach of Myrtle Beach (Carolina).
Named Julio Garcia coach, Jeffrey Bodenhamer trainer and Ryan McNeal strength coach at Myrtle Beach,
Storm Davis pitching coach, Corey Ragsdale coach, Jacob Newburn trainer and Anthony Miller strength coach at Hickory (SAL),
Dave Chavarria pitching coach and TJ Nakagawa trainer at Spokane (NWL),
Hector Ortiz manager and Oscar Mann Casey pitching coach for the Rangers (Arizona), Candaele special assignment coach, Mike LaCassa player development administration-Arizona Operations.

December 3, 2010 Declined to tender a contract to RHP Dustin Nippert.

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DEPTH CHART
POSITION STARTER 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Catcher-----Yorvit Torrealba Matt Treanor Taylor Teagarden Max Ramirez
First Base--Mitch Moreland Chris Davis
Second Base-Ian Kinsler Andres Blanco
Third Base--Michael Young Andres Blanco
Shortstop---Elvis Andrus Andres Blanco
Left Field--Josh Hamilton David Murphy Omar Beltre
Center Field-Julio Borbon David Murphy Nelson Cruz
Right Field--Nelson Cruz David Murphy
Designated Hitter-David Murphy Julio Borbon
Starting Pitcher--Colby Lewis C.J. Wilson Tommy Hunter Derek Holland Scott Feldman
Relief Pitcher----Frank Francisco Darren Oliver Darren O'Day Mark Lowe Matt Harrison
Closer------------Neftali Feliz

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MLB Team History - Texas Rangers Season Results


SEASON ROUND OPPONENT SERIES RESULT
2010 World Series San Francisco Giants L 1-4
2010 League Championship Series New York Yankees W 4-2
2010 League Divisional Series Tampa Bay Rays W 3-2
1999 League Divisional Series New York Yankees L 0-3
1998 League Divisional Series New York Yankees L 0-3
1996 League Divisional Series New York Yankees L 1-3

Regular Season Results
SEASON W L PCT GB POS SEASON W L PCT GB POS
x-2010 90 72 .556 -- 1 1990 83 79 .512 20 3
2009 87 75 .537 10 2 1989 83 79 .512 16 4
2008 79 83 .488 21 2 1988 70 91 .435 33.5 6
2007 75 87 .463 19 4 1987 75 87 .463 10 6
2006 80 82 .494 13 3 1986 87 75 .537 5 2
2005 79 83 .488 16 3 1985 62 99 .385 28.5 7
2004 89 73 .549 3 3 1984 69 92 .429 14.5 7
2003 71 91 .438 25 4 1983 77 85 .472 22 3
2002 72 90 .444 31 4 1982 64 98 .395 29 6
2001 73 89 .451 43 4 1981 57 48 .543 5 2
2000 71 91 .438 20.5 4 1980 76 85 .466 20.5 4
x-1999 95 67 .586 -- 1 1979 83 79 .512 5 3
x-1998 88 74 .543 -- 1 1978 87 75 .537 5 2
1997 77 85 .475 13 3 1977 94 68 .580 8 2
x-1996 90 72 .555 -- 1 1976 76 86 .469 14 4
1995 74 70 .514 4.5 3 1975 79 83 .488 19 3
1994 52 62 .456 -- 1 1974 84 76 .522 5 2
1993 86 76 .531 8 2 1973 57 105 .352 37 6
1992 77 85 .475 19 4 1972 54 100 .351 38.5 6
1991 85 77 .525 10 3 1971 63 96 .396 38.5 5

SEASON W L PCT GB POS SEASON W L PCT GB POS
1970 70 92 .432 38 6 1965 70 92 .432 32 8
1969 86 76 .531 23 4 1964 62 100 .383 37 9
1968 65 96 .404 37.5 10 1963 56 106 .346 48.5 10
1967 76 85 .472 15.5 6 1962 60 101 .370 35.5 10
1966 71 88 .447 25.5 8 1961 61 100 .379 47.5 9


Glossary
x - Clinched Divisiony - Clinched Wild Card* - Clinched Best League Record

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TEXAS RANGERS' No-Hitters

----DATE--PITCHER-TEAM-OPPONENT-SCORE==LEAGUE NOTES
4/18/2007 Mark Buehrle--CHW-TEX 6-0 AL
7/28/1994 Kenny Rogers--TEX-CAL 4-0 AL=Perfect Game
5/01/1991 Nolan Ryan----TEX-TOR 3-0 AL
6/11/1990 Nolan Ryan----TEX-OAK 5-0 AL
9/30/1984 Mike Witt-----CAL-TEX 1-0 AL=Perfect Game
9/22/1977 Bert Blyleven-TEX-CAL 6-0 AL
5/14/1977 Jim Colborn---KAN-TEX 6-0 AL
7/30/1973 Jim Bibby-----TEX-OAK 6-0 AL

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TEXAS RANGERS' Awards.

2010 Most Valuable Player AL
2010 Josh Hamilton BA: .359, HR: 32, RBI: 100

1999 Ivan Rodriguez BA: .332, HR: 35, RBI: 113
1998 Juan Gonzalez BA: .318, HR: 45, RBI: 157
1996 Juan Gonzalez BA: .314, HR: 47, RBI: 144
1974 Jeff Burroughs BA: .301, HR: 25, RBI: 118

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San Francisco kids will be winners when Arlington mayor makes good on World Series bet.
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Cubs Close To Acquiring Matt Garza? (UPDATED)
AUTHOR: Jordan Campbell.



"According to Wittenmyer the Cubs have leapfrogged the Texas Rangers for the favorites to land Garza, and as of last night the Cubs and the Rays are close on a deal. The Rangers are no longer interested in Garza."

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Rangers | Brandon Webb optimistic.
"Texas Rangers SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) is optimistic that he will be fully healthy for the start of the 2011 regular season, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. "I hope to jump right in," Webb said. "There are no limitations at all for me. I'm carrying on like any pre-Spring Training workouts. I want to get to work with (pitching coach Mike Maddux) and throw the live bullpens and live BPs." Webb has yet to throw off a mound and is throwing as part of his offseason routine."

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Webb, Rhodes join Webb, Rhodes pitching staff.
Posted By Jeff Wilson.



ARLINGTON--"The right shoulder of Brandon Webb is right where it should be, judging by the normal timetable for pitchers who have had the type of operation he underwent in August 2009.

That timetable doesn't have an end date set in stone. It could be spring training. It could be Opening Day. It could be sometime in April or early May.

But the 2006 National League Cy Young winner and the award's runner-up the next two years said he plans to be a full-go when pitchers and catchers have their first spring workout Feb. 17, and he is hopeful that he will be in the Texas Rangers' rotation on Opening Day.

Webb and left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes were introduced Monday as the newest members of the reigning American League champions. Each signed a one-year deal for 2011, and Rhodes' deal includes a vesting club option for 2012.

Webb, who hasn't pitched since Opening Day in 2009, said he won't be gun shy on his first day in Surprise, Ariz., next month.

"Coming into spring training, healthy or not, it takes people a few weeks to get their feet wet," Webb said during a news conference at Rangers Ballpark.

"I feel like I should be right there with the other guys. A few days with the guys, I should be rolling."

The 31-year-old has been sacked the past two seasons and returned for only four innings during the fall Instructional League. He topped out at 85 mph with his fastball and said he isn't far away from his normal velocity.

Dr. Keith Meister, the Rangers' team physician, performed the 2009 operation and has continued to evaluate the right-hander.

"He's seen my shoulder closer than anyone has seen it," said Webb, whose deal guarantees him $3 million and includes up to $5 million more in incentives. "Having him here was definitely a little bit of a comfort for me."

Webb learned last year that setting timetables can be foolish, but he said the goal of being full-strength by Opening Day isn't unreasonable.

"I sure hope I'm ready for spring training and Opening Day," said Webb, who resumed throwing two weeks ago. "I feel I should be right there. I expect to be able to jump right in."

Rhodes, born and raised in Waco, said the allure of playing close to his hometown led him to the Rangers. He is coming off his first All-Star appearance, a feat achieved at age 40 and in his 19th big-league season.

The Rangers will be his eighth team in career that began in 1991 with Baltimore. Rhodes, who will make $3.9 million in 2011, will join Darren Oliver as left-handers available in the late innings.

"This gives us the opportunity where neither one of them has to take on the bulk of the workload," manager Ron Washington said. "It gives us some versatility."

Catcher Max Ramirez and lefty Clay Rapada were designated for assignment to clear roster space for Webb and Rhodes."

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Red Sox claim C Max Ramirez from Rangers.
By Sports Network | The Sports Network.

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Rangers Won't Bring Back Vladimir Guerrero.
by JP Starkey.


"Guerrero was excellent in the first half of the season, posting a .918 OPS in the first half of the season while belting 20 home runs. Unfortunately, Guerrero cooled off considerably in the second half, hitting nine home runs while posting an OPS of .748. Guerrero was awful in the playoffs as well, hitting .220/.242/.271. Vlad had just three extra base hits, all doubles, in 59 at bats in the playoffs and only drew two walks in 15 games."

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It's Official: Adrian Beltre Signs With Texas Rangers.

"Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels...assist newly-acquired third baseman Adrian Beltre and the Rangers have agreed to a five-year contract with a vesting option for a sixth season."



Texas Rangers Sign Adrian Beltre.
The Texas Rangers finalized a contract with free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre on Wednesday, signing him to a five-year, 80 million dollar contract with a vesting option for a sixth year. The option is worth 16 million dollars.

The Rangers, of course, failed to sign Cliff Lee, but consider Beltre a nice consolation prize.

Beltre was second in the American League in 2010 in WAR – wins above replacement – with a 7.1 WAR. Beltre trailed only American League MVP Josh Hamilton in WAR. Beltre hit .321/.365/.553 in 2010 with the Red Sox, his only year in Boston.

Beltre’s arrival in Texas means Michael Young will shift off of third base and to a super-sub and designated hitter role. Young will likely serve as Texas’ primary DH and appearing at various positions in the infield to give regulars a day off.

Beltre’s signing also likely spells the end of Vladimir Guerrero’s time in Texas, as Young is now slated to serve as the primary designated hitter.


Update: Report: Adrian Beltre Is In Texas For Physical
Richard Durrett cites sources who say free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre was in town Tuesday night for a Wednesday physical that could lead to him signing with the Rangers later in the day.

Numerous reports Tuesday labeled Beltre's deal as five years with a sixth that would be triggered if Beltre reaches various goals. The sixth year could bring the deal to a total of $96 million.

The 31-year-old would be the Rangers’ regular third baseman, bumping Michael Young to a DH/utility role. Young said Monday that he would be willing to move off of third base to accommodate Beltre.


Update: T.R. Sullivan: 'Get Ready For Adrian Beltre'
T.R. Sullivan, whose Rangers sources have downplayed the likelihood of a deal between the club and Adrian Beltre, now reports that the two sides are close.

The Rangers’ big free-agent purchase of the offseason is close to being completed. Get ready for Adrian Beltre to take over for Michael Young as the Rangers’ third baseman.

An official announcement will likely be delayed until after Beltre undergoes a physical and may not come until later this week. But the Rangers are willing to make a significant commitment to the 31-year-old third baseman, who has won two Gold Gloves and is coming off one of his best offensive seasons."

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Rangers Look To Get Beltre Paid.
by Robbie Griffin

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The Rangers' Run Took Its Toll On Their Payroll.
by Brett Perryman.


"Jeff Euston of Baseball Prospectus has final payroll numbers for 2010, and the team that catches his eye is the Rangers. Euston details how Texas started the season with a $58 million payroll and ended it at $74 million, thanks to trades, bonuses and buyouts.

The final number landed the Rangers at 22nd in payroll, about $15 million below the league median and of course much lower than the average payroll."

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Rangers Sign Webb To Incentive Laden Contract.
The Rangers and former Cy Young winner Brandon Webb have agreed to terms on a contract.


Update: Brandon Webb Set To Earn At Least Three Million With Rangers.
Brandon Webb’s contract with the Texas Rangers will have a base salary of three million dollars according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Olney’s colleague at ESPN Jerry Crasnick is reporting that incentives can bring Webb’s salary between eight and ten million dollars.

Webb, a former Cy Young winner with the Arizona Diamondbacks, hasn’t pitched since the 2009 season when he threw only four innings. Webb did not appear in the major leagues during the 2010 season. Shoulder injuries have derailed Webb’s career, which had been highly successful up until the injuries. Webb boasts a career 3.27 ERA and 1.24 WHIP – and he’s a notorious groundball machine thanks to his sinkerball.

Webb decided to sign with the Rangers instead of the Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. The Nats, Cubs and Reds had been courting Webb up through last week. The Reds emerged as yet another infamous “mystery team” but failed to sign Webb.


Texas Rangers Sign Brandon Webb.
The Texas Rangers and former Cy Young winner Brandon Webb have come to terms on a contract agreement according to AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price. Webb will undergo a physical before the deal becomes official.

Webb has thrown only four innings for the Diamondbacks since 2008. Webb has been slowed by shoulder injuries the past two seasons. Webb won the Cy Young award for the Diamondbacks in 2006, when he went 16-8 for Arizona with a 3.10 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while striking out 178 in 235 innings of work.

Webb enjoyed a highly successful career prior to being derailed by the shoulder injuries. The sinkerballer has a career 3.27 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. When healthy, Webb has been a legitimate top-of-the-rotation pitcher. The only question with Webb, and a big question of course, is his health.

Webb had been deciding between the Rangers, Nationals and Cubs earlier last week before another "mystery team" joined the fray. The Cincinnati Reds were the mystery team this time around, but Webb ultimately decided to choose the Rangers."