2013

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Man on Fire

Not long after I wrote this article, which essentially voiced my opinion that Mitch Moreland is nothing more than a platoon player at first base, Moreland began to go on a tear (way to make me seem like…Read More

Mitch Moreland: An Everyday First Baseman?

As I type this, I feel it necessary to clarify that you and I both know and realize that yes, the season is still young and we’re working with relatively nothing of discernible value in terms of…Read More

Observations on the Rangers’ Sweep of Seattle

  Coming into Friday, the Rangers were dealt with some disappointing news when the team learned that Matt Harrison will be undergoing back surgery on Tuesday to repair a herniated disc, thusly relegating…Read More

Comprehensive 2013 AL West Projections

In 2012, the AL West was expected to primarily be a dog fight between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels. The Rangers were coming off of their second consecutive trip to the World Series and…Read More

The Rangers’ Ongoing Search for a Utility Infielder

In 2012, the Rangers employed the likes of Alberto Gonzalez and Michael Young to fulfill the job as the team’s utility infielders. Gonzalez was a non-factor in his 55 plate appearances, posting a…Read More

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What would Rick Porcello Provide for the Rangers?

Seemingly all Winter and onto Spring Training, rumors have been leaking ever-so-occasionally of the Detroit…Read More

Nolan Ryan’s Silent Act of Hubris

I have yet to fully express my thoughts regarding the matter of Nolan Ryan’s recent transgressions.…Read More

Report: Rangers Nearing Deal With Derek Lowe

According to Evant Grant of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter link), the Rangers are nearing a minor league…Read More

Martín Pérez Will Not Throw for 3-4 Weeks

According to Rangers Assistant GM Thad Levine, 21-year old Martín Pérez will be inactive for 3-4 weeks.…Read More

Leonys Martín: A Comprehensive Analysis

In May of 2011, the Texas Rangers and Cuban defector, Leonys Martín, agreed to a 5-year major league…Read More

The Puzzling Logic of the Kinsler Extension

In April of 2012, the Rangers and Ian Kinsler agreed to a 5-year contract extension worth $75MM, with…Read More

Rangers Prospects in the Top 100

As you well know by now, Jonathan Mayo dropped his Top 100 Prospects for 2013, and Rangers’ rookie…Read More

The Identity of the 2013 Rangers

It’s that time of year again. The formerly glistening tides of the offseason have begun to fade. The…Read More

The Winning Formula

Winning formulas are too formulaic. Yes, I said it. Who in their right state of mind honestly predicted…Read More

Dissecting Darvish

Let’s cut to the chase: Yu Darvish was undeniably dominant for certain stretches during the 2012 season.…Read More

Of Mice and First Basemen

It is fair to say that First Base has been a position of weakness for the Rangers ever since trading…Read More