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Rangers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Manager Ron Washington has taken the tough-love approach with second-year shortstop Elvis Andrus.
The manager wants to ensure that the 21-year-old, who finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year balloting, doesn't take anything for granted.
So when he saw Andrus taking work a little too lightly for his liking, he singled him out for some criticism. Washington spoke to Andrus privately but also detailed his frustrations for the media.
After Andrus made another weak throw during an exhibition game, Washington went a little further. He suggested he might pull Andrus off the field after another lazy-looking throw.
"He hasn't gotten his game going the way he'd like to," Washington said.
Kinsler still has prime spot in Rangers lineup (AP)
Ian Kinsler has a prime spot in the Texas Rangers lineup, even though he is no longer the leadoff hitter. For the first time in three years, Kinsler isn't going into the season at the top of the Rangers order. Instead, he's right in the middle at the No. 5 slot right between sluggers Vladimir Guerrero and Nelson Cruz.
Rangers blank Indians 5-0 (AP)
The Cleveland Indians lost a game and may not have Kerry Wood for at least a few days either. Brandon McCarthy pitched three scoreless innings for the Texas Rangers in a 5-0 win over the Indians, who had won five in a row and played two ties so far this spring. Wood was scheduled to pitch, but was unavailable on Saturday.
Spring Snapshot: Rangers hope all systems go for run in AL West (Yahoo! Sports)
Every day in spring training until we're finished with the entire league, Big League Stew takes a brief...
Rangers claim Iribarren on waivers from Brewers (AP)
The Texas Rangers claimed infielder Hernan Iribarren on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rangers made the announcement Saturday before their game against the Cleveland Indians. To clear room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Eric Hurley was placed on the 60-day disabled list. Iribarren hit .167 with one RBI in six games for the Brewers this spring.
Options dwindling when Rich Harden feels like hitting somebody (Yahoo! Sports)
SURPRISE!, Ariz. — Growing up in Canada, Rich Harden could always rely on his country's national sport.
Davis keeps hitting, Rangers beat Padres (AP)
Texas Rangers first baseman Chris Davis kept swinging and connecting. It took a called third strike to finally end his streak of hits in eight consecutive at-bats. "It was a ball, dude," Davis said. "I don't swing at balls anymore." Davis, who had 150 strikeouts in 113 games last season, had three hits and drove in two runs Friday before striking out in the Rangers' 6-2...
Rangers rough up Cook in 16-5 win over Rockies (AP)
Aaron Cook was hit hard in his second spring start, allowing nine hits and nine runs, five earned, in 2 2-3 innings, and the Colorado Rockies were pounded by the Texas Rangers 16-5 on Thursday. Cook hit Ian Kinsler with a 1-2 pitch during a four-run first when he gave three hits, including a two-run homer to first baseman Chris Davis, who went 4 for 4 with 3 RBI.
Rangers want young Elvis to stay focused (AP)
One day, Elvis Andrus short-hopped a routine throw. The next, the Texas Rangers shortstop made an incredible play deep in the hole, getting a runner at first despite throwing with his feet off the ground while falling away from the base. Since manager Ron Washington has been emphasizing to Andrus this spring to be focused, what he really liked was the young shortstop's reaction to the botched...
Location, location, location: Lee likes where he's at with Mariners (Yahoo! Sports)
SURPRISE! Ariz. — Cliff Lee says he already likes it in Seattle and the Mariners season doesn't even...
Cliff Lee makes striking debut for Mariners (AP)
Cliff Lee accomplished his primary objective in his delayed spring debut, then began to work on the rest of his repertoire. The Seattle Mariners' prized offseason acquisition threw 36 of 46 pitches for strikes over three solid innings in a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. "I want to locate fastballs, that's the No.
Greenberg says Rangers sale on track for opener (AP)
Chuck Greenberg visited the Texas Rangers spring training complex for the first time Wednesday, and expressed confidence that the complex deal for his investment group's purchase of the team will be completed before the season opens next month. "Everything is going smoothly," said Greenberg, who will become the CEO and managing general partner when the deal is completed.
Vizquel plans to stick around for a few more years (Yahoo! Sports)
Chicago White Sox infielder Omar Vizquel will be 43 in April but he apparently isn't planning to call it...
Still no set spot in Texas lineup for Murphy (AP)
David Murphy has started in every slot of the Texas batting order -- one through nine. Only teammates Michael Young and Ian Kinsler have played more games for the Rangers the past three seasons. "He is ready for anything. He should be commended for it," manager Ron Washington said. "You've got a guy who feels like he can be an everyday guy.
Harden has mixed outing as Rangers, A's tie (AP)
Rich Harden breezed through the first two innings but never finished the third in his second outing with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Harden gave up four runs on two hits in 2 2-3 innings. He struck out four, walked three and threw a wild pitch in the Rangers' 8-8 tie with a split-squad of Oakland Athletics.
Center fielder Willie Davis found dead in his home (AP)
Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69. "He was beloved by generations of Dodger fans and remains one of the most talented players ever to wear the Dodger uniform.
Rangers acquire RHP Ramirez from Yankees (AP)
The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Feb. 28 to make room for Chan Ho Park. In 20 relief appearances for the Yankees last season, Ramirez had 22 strikeouts in 22 innings. He was 5-1 with a 3.55 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 55 1-3 innings for New York in 2008, when his 10.3 strikeouts per nine...
Guerrero says no hard feelings against Angels (AP)
Vladimir Guerrero smiled when asked if he hopes to prove he is still a productive player. Texas' aging slugger is focused more on staying on the field, insisting before his first spring game against the Los Angeles Angels that he has no hard feelings for his former team. "I just want God to keep me healthy and whatever happens happens," Guerrero said Monday through an interpreter.
Blalock could be headed to Rays (Yahoo! Sports)
It appears that Hank Blalock is getting closer to signing a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the St.
Rangers at Indians exhibition canceled by rain (AP)
Jake Westbrook will have to wait at least another day to make his much-anticipated spring debut for the Cleveland Indians. The right-hander's scheduled start against the Texas Rangers was canceled by rain on Sunday. The Rangers did not even make the short bus trip from their training camp in Surprise, Ariz., as a steady rain fell throughout the Phoenix area.
Royals' first-rounder Crow pitches two scoreless (AP)
The Kansas City Royals got a glimpse of their future Saturday and had to like what they saw. Aaron Crow, a 2009 first-round pick, and Edgar Osuna, a Rule 5 draft pick from the Atlanta Braves, combined to throw three scoreless innings in their debuts as the Royals defeated the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Saturday.
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