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In Continued Defense of the Cobra

This afternoon I posted something on my personal site in which I defended Colby Lewis and his recent rough patch. The gist of it was that every pitcher is going to struggle and that there’s no need…Read More

One Part Ninja, One Part Neo

A few days ago Jon Heyman (of CBS) reported that Robbie Ross was almost traded to the Mets last year as part of a deal for Carlos Beltran. Read | Share

Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Baltimore Orioles

Another battle of division leaders. After the Central’s Indians, the Rangers face off against the Baltimore Orioles and boy, are they charmed in Charm City. Not only are they leading what many thought …Read More

Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Indians

With injuries hitting Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre, and struggles hitting Nelson Cruz, the Rangers struggled in their three game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. For the Rangers, it doesn’t…Read More

Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays @ Texas Rangers

Another series, another AL East threat and another former playoff opponent (that is now three straight previous playoff foes for the Rangers.) There are three good pitching matchups in this one, and once…Read More

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Why Were The Rangers Underrated?

There was a tweet I saw yesterday that asked how people could have picked the Angels over the Rangers…Read More

Game 17: Rangers Fall Too Far Behind, Drop Opener

Derek Holland did not pitch a horrible game. He made a key mistake to Alex Rodriguez, and with his former…Read More

Series Preview: New York Yankees @ Texas Rangers

Coming off a series where the only loss was to Justin Verlander, the Rangers can thank the Rain Gods…Read More

Game 12: Moments that Mattered

I’ve heard it said that the outcome of any given game comes down to about 4 plays. I’ll do my best…Read More

Matt Harrison: Worth Considering

  Matt Harrison is no secret to Rangers’ fans. Only the rest of the league.   Last…Read More

Game 7: Moments that Mattered

I’ve heard it said that the outcome of any given game comes down to about 4 plays. I’ll do my best to pinpoint those plays from Thursday afternoon’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Read | Share

More Thoughts On The Rotation

  The rotation for your 2012 Texas Rangers is finally set. The makeup of the personnel doesn’t surprise me, even though there are thing that I feel could and should have been better. The fact that…Read More

All of This Has Happened Before & Will Happen Again

Wacky, mustachioed left-hander Derek Holland has signed a significant contract extension with the Rangers, ensuring that he’ll be in Texas for at least the next 5 years (and possibly the next 7).…Read More

Derek Holland Long Term

Today, The Rangers inked young lefty Derek Holland to a 5 year $28.5 million deal with 2 club options for 2017 and 2018.  This is tremendous news, buying out atleast one year of the hurlers free agency…Read More

The Left Handed Situation In Arlington

So far, Matt Harrison and Derek Holland have shined this spring.  Given their major step forward last year, this is somewhat of a natural growth, which shouldn’t take away from how awesome it is.  With…Read More

Don’t Worry, We’ll All Float On

Contract extensions are a tricky thing. Both the team and the player will have a number in mind before they sit down to negotiate. As the process unfolds, it’s up to everyone to find a happy middle…Read More

The Texas Rangers and the Quest for a Cy Young

Finally, the waiting is over and Yu Darvish is now a Texas Ranger. The news became official with about 5 minutes to spare in the deadline of 4/5 ET January the 18th. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning.…Read More

The Starting Rotation: An Overview Of Perfection

  On the day before the deadline to sign Yu Darvish Texas Rangers fans should think about what is most likely to happen. For the first time in the last several years the pitching staff should be able…Read More

Rangers Rout Tigers 15-5 in ALCS Game 6 to Advance to the World Series

For the second straight year, the Texas Rangers have secured a spot in the Fall Classic from a Game 6 ALCS. Last year, it was against the New York Yankees, a team that no one thought the Rangers could…Read More

Nelson Cruz Walk-Off Homer Sends Rangers to Detroit With 2-0 Lead in 2011 ALCS

I was fortunate enough to be at the game last night thanks to free tickets, courtesy of Chevrolet. Derek Holland had trouble early on in the game and it had me worried. He wasn’t able to execute…Read More

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