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Rangers, OF Cruz reach $16M, 2-year deal (AP)
2012-02-09 21:42:00 Two-time defending AL champion Texas has avoided arbitration with another of its core players, agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract with AL championship series MVP Nelson Cruz. The deal came eight days before a scheduled arbitration hearing for Cruz and a day after slick-fielding shortstop Elvis Andrus completed a $14.4 million, three-year contract ...
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Rangers? Andrus gets $14.4M for 3 years (AP)
2012-02-09 00:19:00 Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $14.4 million, three-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. He gets a $750,000 signing bonus and salaries of $2,375,000 this year, $4.8 million in 2013 and $6,475,000 in 2014. He then becomes eligible for free agency. A hearing had been scheduled for Thursday.
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Rangers, SS Andrus agree to 3-year deal (AP)
2012-02-08 04:40:00 Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the contract runs through the 2014 season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and hadn’t been ...
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Rangers sign LHP Beimel, 1B Jackson (AP)
2012-02-06 22:36:00 Left-handed reliever Joe Beimel and first baseman-outfielder Conor Jackson have agreed to minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers. Beimel went 1-1 with a 5.33 ERA in 35 games with Pittsburgh last year. Jackson hit .244 with five home runs and 43 RBIs in 114 games last season with Oakland and Boston, which acquired him ...
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Rangers give Washington 2-year extension (AP)
2012-01-30 22:46:00 Texas manager Ron Washington has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season after leading the Rangers to consecutive World Series. The Rangers announced the extension Monday. Washington has a 427-373 record in five seasons with Texas, his first major league managerial job. He is the first manager in major league history to increase ...
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Rangers Recall Chad Johnson from Whale
2012-01-24 22:41:00 New York, January 24, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that goaltender Chad Johnson has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Johnson, 25, has posted a 10-8-5 mark with a 2.64 goals against average, .910 save percentage and one shutout in 25 appearances with Connecticut this season. He leads the Whale in wins, goals against average and save percentage. Johnson recorded wins in five consecutive decisions from November 18 vs. Bridgeport to December 3 at Springfield, posting a 5-0-0 mark with a 1.92 goals against average and .932 save percentage in six games. He also registered a 41-save shutout, stopping three of five shootout attempts, in Connecticut?s season opener, a 1-0 shootout win on October 9 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Calgary, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers from Pittsburgh on June 27, 2009, in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 200...
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Rangers Recall Chad Johnson from Whale
2012-01-24 22:41:00 New York, January 24, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that goaltender Chad Johnson has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Johnson, 25, has posted a 10-8-5 mark with a 2.64 goals against average, .910 save percentage and one shutout in 25 appearances with Connecticut this season. He leads the Whale in wins, goals against average and save percentage. Johnson recorded wins in five consecutive decisions from November 18 vs. Bridgeport to December 3 at Springfield, posting a 5-0-0 mark with a 1.92 goals against average and .932 save percentage in six games. He also registered a 41-save shutout, stopping three of five shootout attempts, in Connecticut?s season opener, a 1-0 shootout win on October 9 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Calgary, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers from Pittsburgh on June 27, 2009, in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 200...
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Darvish excited to be with Rangers (AP)
2012-01-21 04:58:00 Yu Darvish leaned over and looked at his name and the No. 11 on the back of his Texas Rangers jersey. Then he looked up and smiled. “Excited, that’s all I feel right now,” Darvish said through a translator. “Just excited going forward.” Japan’s best pitcher is now officially a member of the two-time defending ...
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Rangers sign Hawpe to minor league deal (AP)
2012-01-21 00:04:00 The Texas Rangers signed veteran first baseman and outfielder Brad Hawpe to a minor league contract. The Rangers announced Friday that they are also inviting the Fort Worth, Texas, native to their major league camp this spring. The 32-year-old alumnus of LSU and Boswell High School in the Fort Worth suburb of Saginaw batted .231 ...
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Rangers scouted RHP Darvish for 2 years (AP)
2012-01-20 16:40:00 Before the Texas Rangers committed more than $107 million to get Japan’s best pitcher, they spent more than two years watching and getting to know Yu Darvish. “It wasn’t just sitting behind the plate with a radar gun,” Texas general manager Jon Daniels said. Sure, that was part of the process of scouting Darvish.
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Darvish, Rangers agree on 6 years, $60M (AP)
2012-01-18 23:22:00 Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers have reached a deadline deal. The two-time defending American League champion Rangers and the 25-year-old Darvish, who is considered Japan’s best pitcher, came to an agreement on a $60 million, six-year deal Wednesday just before the end of a 30-day negotiating window.
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Rangers working on deal for Darvish (AP)
2012-01-18 02:19:00 With the deadline looming to complete a deal with Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish, the Texas Rangers reached deals Tuesday with two right-handed relievers while some of their top pitching prospects worked out at Rangers Ballpark during a winter camp. The Rangers avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to contracts with relievers Mike Adams and Mark Lowe, ...
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Rangers Return Newbury to Whale
2012-01-16 21:23:00 New York, January 16, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, was credited with two hits and won 2-3 faceoffs (67%) in 6:19 of ice time last night at Montreal, following his recall from Connecticut earlier in the day. He returns to Connecticut where he has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He led Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), was tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and was tied for third in power play goals (four) at the time of his recall. He was also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and was tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals...
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Rangers Return Newbury to Whale
2012-01-16 21:23:00 New York, January 16, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, was credited with two hits and won 2-3 faceoffs (67%) in 6:19 of ice time last night at Montreal, following his recall from Connecticut earlier in the day. He returns to Connecticut where he has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He led Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), was tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and was tied for third in power play goals (four) at the time of his recall. He was also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and was tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals...
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Rangers Recall Newbury from Whale
2012-01-15 23:30:00 New York, January 15, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He leads Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), is tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and is tied for third in power play goals (four). He is also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and is tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) over the span. He began the season with a hat trick in the season opener on October 8 at Adirondack. Newbury skated in six games with the Rangers earlier this season, making his season debut with t...
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Rangers Recall Newbury from Whale
2012-01-15 23:30:00 New York, January 15, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He leads Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), is tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and is tied for third in power play goals (four). He is also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and is tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) over the span. He began the season with a hat trick in the season opener on October 8 at Adirondack. Newbury skated in six games with the Rangers earlier this season, making his season debut with t...
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Rangers Assign Erik Christensen to Whale on Conditioning Stint
2012-01-12 02:58:00 New York, January 11, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Erik Christensen has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a conditioning stint. Christensen, 28, has registered one goal and four assists for five points in 20 games this season. He recorded four points (one goal, three assists) in a three-game span from October 31 vs. San Jose to November 5 vs. Montreal. Christensen is tied for third in the NHL all-time in shootout game-deciding goals (11), ranks ninth in shootout goals (24) and ranks fifth in shootout shooting percentage (52.2%) among active skaters with at least 10 shootout attempts. He has not dressed in 20 games this season, including each of the last 10 contests. His last appearance was on December 17 at Phoenix. The Edmonton, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers on December 2, 2009, claiming him off waivers from Anaheim. He was origina...
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Rangers Assign Erik Christensen to Whale on Conditioning Stint
2012-01-12 02:58:00 New York, January 11, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Erik Christensen has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a conditioning stint. Christensen, 28, has registered one goal and four assists for five points in 20 games this season. He recorded four points (one goal, three assists) in a three-game span from October 31 vs. San Jose to November 5 vs. Montreal. Christensen is tied for third in the NHL all-time in shootout game-deciding goals (11), ranks ninth in shootout goals (24) and ranks fifth in shootout shooting percentage (52.2%) among active skaters with at least 10 shootout attempts. He has not dressed in 20 games this season, including each of the last 10 contests. His last appearance was on December 17 at Phoenix. The Edmonton, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers on December 2, 2009, claiming him off waivers from Anaheim. He was origina...
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Rangers raise most ticket prices for ?12 (AP)
2012-01-11 00:01:00 The Texas Rangers have raised ticket prices for all but the cheapest seats at Rangers Ballpark after their second consecutive World Series. While most increases are $1 to $4 per ticket, corner box seats increased 23 percent. Those seats will be $53 for non-premier games and $59 for 26 games classified as premier, such as ...
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Joel Hoekstra: Night Rangers guitarist in chambersofrock interview
2012-01-08 10:52:00 AW: Sure and you brought Christian (Cullen ? Former Night Ranger keyboardist) in on that one too didn?t you? Joel: Yeah, Christian did some keys on it and ? Lots of great musicians on both those. The first two were basically made with Virgil Donati on drums, who?s played with Planet X and Steve Vai, you know, just a massive virtuoso drummer and then the bass player on those is Ric Fierabracci who?s played with Andy Summers and Frank Gambale, Chick Corea and so really great musicians and then the ?13 Acoustic songs? I used just more happen stance, you know more pop rock guys like Nir Z (John Mayer) did a lot of percussion on it and Daniel Adair from Nickelback did some percussion on it, you know just some guys that I?m kind of buds with or whatever that just happen to do more pop rock stuff. more
Rangers Among Teams Interested In Brad Hawpe
2012-01-07 05:10:00 10:10pm: The Rangers are one of the teams interested in Hawpe, reports MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Hawpe is seen as insurance should current first baseman Mitch Moreland (also a left-handed batter) suffer a setback in his return from wrist surgery. A Rangers contract would represent a homecoming for Hawpe, who was born in Fort Worth. 7:35pm: Brad Hawpe could be close to signing a minor league contract with one of three clubs that have shown interest in the 32-year-old, reports MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. Hawpe underwent Tommy John surgery last summer and says he is healthy and ready to return to the field. Hawpe signed a one-year, $2MM deal with the Padres just over a year ago but struggled badly in 2011, hitting just .231/.301/.344 in 216 plate appearances for the Friars. San Diego unsurprisingly declined its $6MM club option on Hawpe for 2012, instead buying out the contract for $1MM. Hawpe hit .288/.384/.518 with 99 home runs between 2006-2009 as member of the Rockies. He h...
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Heyman On Rizzo, Rangers, Webb, Jackson
2012-01-06 22:42:00 The Cubs acquired Anthony Rizzo from the Padres today, but they weren?t the only team with interest in the first base prospect. The Indians, Blue Jays and Rays also had some interest in Rizzo, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Here are more notes from Heyman (they all go to Twitter): The Rangers would like to lock Mike Napoli, Josh Hamilton, Mike Adams and Colby Lewis to extensions if possible, according to Heyman. Ian Kinsler and Derek Holland are among the Rangers? other extension candidates. Brandon Webb started throwing again in late December and his arm is ?strong and loose,? according to his agent. Webb signed with the Rangers last offseason, but didn't pitch at the Major League level and underwent right shoulder surgery in the summer. He hasn't appeared in an MLB game since April of 2009. The Orioles have interest in Edwin Jackson, according to Heyman. Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun explained in December that Jackson's upside intrigues the Orioles.
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West Links: Dodgers, Rangers, A's, Mariners, Pujols
2012-01-06 05:16:00 Time for some links from baseball's two West divisions... "I think so," said Dodgers GM Ned Colletti when asked if he was done with his free agent shopping, reports Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times (on Twitter). They re-signed Mike MacDougal to a one-year deal today, the tenth free agent they've signed this winter. The Rangers continue to have dialogue about long-term contract extensions with core players like Ian Kinsler and Derek Holland, reports Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas. "Our general feeling is to try not to negotiate during the year, but we've made exceptions," said GM Jon Daniels. Daniels also refused to comment about the Rangers' talks with Yu Darvish, reports MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. "It's best for us to lay low," said the GM. "The less noise around that, the better." Athletics GM Billy Beane told MLB.com's Jane Lee that he has some interest in a few free agent outfielders, and he's also exploring trade possibilities (Twitter link). Bullpen he...
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Rangers Remain Interested In Mike Gonzalez
2012-01-06 02:00:00 The Rangers are still looking for bullpen help, specifically left-handed, and the club remains interested in Mike Gonzalez according to Rich Durrett of ESPN Dallas. Texas met with the lefty's agent, Scott Boras, at the winter meetings. Gonzalez, 33, appeared in seven games with the Rangers last year after being acquired from the Orioles at the end of August. He's pitched to a 4.27 ERA with 9.5 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 in 78 innings over the last two seasons, his only two in the American League. Gonzalez has held left-handed batters to a .213/.281/.335 batting line during his nine-year career. Texas lost Darren Oliver to the Blue Jays, but a full season of Gonzalez will help mitigate the loss.
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Rockies, Rangers Swap Greg Reynolds For Chad Tracy
2012-01-06 01:13:00 The Rockies have acquired utility man Chad Tracy from the Rangers for right-hander Greg Reynolds according to the team's Twitter feed. Tracy is the son of Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Reynolds, 26, was the second overall pick in the 2006 draft and has pitched to a 7.47 ERA in 94 big league innings from 2008-2011. He missed most of 2009 and part of 2010 with shoulder problems. Tracy, 26, has never appeared in the big leagues. He's a .269/.340/.466 career hitter in the minors, spending the last two seasons at Triple-A (.260/.342/.485 hitter at the level). Tracy has played first base, left field, and catcher in his career.
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Rangers hire Hamilton?s father-in-law (AP)
2012-01-06 00:36:00 The Texas Rangers have hired Josh Hamilton’s father-in-law as a staff special assistant. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels says Michael Dean Chadwick will fill a support role for the slugger that was left vacant when Johnny Narron left in November to become Milwaukee’s hitting coach. Narron joined the Rangers when Hamilton was acquired four years ...
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Railings at Rangers Ballpark made safer (AP)
2012-01-05 22:09:00 The railings at Rangers Ballpark are being changed to make them safer for fans. Rangers officials showed off one of the first sections of new protective railing Thursday during a tour of renovations at the stadium. They have beveled tops and lean slightly inward toward front-row seats. The team announced plans to make all front-row ...
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Rangers Return Sean Avery to Whale
2011-12-31 22:16:00 New York, December 31, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Sean Avery has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Avery, 31, has registered three goals and 21 penalty minutes in 15 games this season. He has not dressed in the previous 10 games. Avery returns to Connecticut where he has recorded one goal, along with seven penalty minutes and 11 shots on goal in two games. He tallied a goal in his season debut with the Whale on October 28 at Adirondack after missing the first seven games of the season due to a shoulder injury. The Pickering, Ontario native was acquired by the Rangers off re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars on March 3, 2009. He was originally signed by the Detroit Red Wings as an undrafted free agent on September 21, 1999. Follow Ian on Twitter @soxanddawgs. And be sure to like us on Facebook as well. Photo credit: AP Photo
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Rangers Return Sean Avery to Whale
2011-12-31 22:16:00 New York, December 31, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Sean Avery has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Avery, 31, has registered three goals and 21 penalty minutes in 15 games this season. He has not dressed in the previous 10 games. Avery returns to Connecticut where he has recorded one goal, along with seven penalty minutes and 11 shots on goal in two games. He tallied a goal in his season debut with the Whale on October 28 at Adirondack after missing the first seven games of the season due to a shoulder injury. The Pickering, Ontario native was acquired by the Rangers off re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars on March 3, 2009. He was originally signed by the Detroit Red Wings as an undrafted free agent on September 21, 1999. Follow Ian on Twitter @soxanddawgs. And be sure to like us on Facebook as well. Photo credit: AP Photo
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Rangers Return Tim Erixon to Whale
2011-12-30 02:49:00 HARTFORD, December 29, 2011: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the parent New York Rangers have returned defenseman Tim Erixon to the Whale. Erixon had been recalled by the Rangers December 19 and skated in four games in his latest NHL stint, registering two penalty minutes and a +2 rating. In 13 total NHL games in his rookie season, the Port Chester, NY native is scoreless and Even, with eight PIM and six shots on goal. The 20-year-old, 6-3, 205-pounder is the second-leading point-getter among Whale defensemen, with one goal and 11 assists for 12 points in 14 games. The Whale are back in action tomorrow night, Friday, December 30, when they travel to Worcester to take on the Sharks in a 7:30 PM game. All the CT Whale Rockin? Hockey action can be heard live on ?The Rock?, 106.9 FM, WCCC, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com. The Whale?s next home game is this Saturday night, New Year?s Eve, as they battle the Springf...
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Rangers Return Tim Erixon to Whale
2011-12-30 02:49:00 HARTFORD, December 29, 2011: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the parent New York Rangers have returned defenseman Tim Erixon to the Whale. Erixon had been recalled by the Rangers December 19 and skated in four games in his latest NHL stint, registering two penalty minutes and a +2 rating. In 13 total NHL games in his rookie season, the Port Chester, NY native is scoreless and Even, with eight PIM and six shots on goal. The 20-year-old, 6-3, 205-pounder is the second-leading point-getter among Whale defensemen, with one goal and 11 assists for 12 points in 14 games. The Whale are back in action tomorrow night, Friday, December 30, when they travel to Worcester to take on the Sharks in a 7:30 PM game. All the CT Whale Rockin? Hockey action can be heard live on ?The Rock?, 106.9 FM, WCCC, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com. The Whale?s next home game is this Saturday night, New Year?s Eve, as they battle the Springf...
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Celtic v Rangers Highlights Video (1-0) 28-12-2011
2011-12-29 11:36:00 Football Highlights : Celtic v Rangers Highlights Video (1-0) 28-12-2011. Celtic take on Rangers at Parkhead on Wednesday knowing victory will see them move top of the Scottish Premier League. Gers have seen their lead at the summit trimmed in recent weeks following away defeats by Kilmarnock and St Mirren. Manager Lennon is taking little notice of the formbook ahead of the big kick-off and is not taking Gers lightly, while winger Joe Ledley believes the league leaders will be the pre-match favourites. Rangers boss Ally McCoist is expecting a fast start from the home side and the Light Blues legend believes the game will be a ‘wonderful occasion’.
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Rangers acquire Rangers C Martinez (AP)
2011-12-21 21:45:00 The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Luis Martinez from the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Ryan Kelly. Martinez batted .203 (12 for 59) in 22 games for San Diego with one homer and 10 RBIs. He homered for his first big league hit on July 27 against Arizona. A 12th round draft pick ...
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Rangers acquire Padres C Martinez (AP)
2011-12-21 21:45:00 The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Luis Martinez from the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Ryan Kelly. Martinez batted .203 (12 for 59) in 22 games for San Diego with one homer and 10 RBIs. He homered for his first big league hit on July 27 against Arizona. A 12th round draft pick ...
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Rangers win rights to Darvish for $51.7M (AP)
2011-12-20 18:34:00 After losing a pair of aces in the last two years, the Texas Rangers are going global to land a new one. Winner of consecutive AL pennants, Texas also won the Yu Darvish sweepstakes Monday night with a record bid of $51.7 million. Now, the Rangers get 30 days to negotiate a contract with Darvish ...
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Rangers win Darvish?s negotiating rights (AP)
2011-12-20 06:16:00 The Texas Rangers have submitted the winning bid for Yu Darvish, earning the right to negotiate a contract with the Japanese pitcher. Major League Baseball announced Monday night that the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan’s Pacific League informed the U.S. commissioner’s office that they have accepted the top bid for Darvish.
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Rangers Recall Tim Erixon from Whale
2011-12-20 01:02:00 New York, December 19, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Erixon, 20, has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 12 penalty minutes in 14 games this season. He leads all Whale defensemen and is tied for third on the team in assists, and is tied for first among team defensemen and seventh on Connecticut in points. He also ranks fifth on the team in average points per game (0.86). Erixon registered seven points in a five-game span (one goal and six assists), beginning with his first career AHL goal on November 12 at St. John?s and culminating with a career-high, three assists on November 23 vs. Portland. He also tallied an assist while making his AHL debut on November 2 at Bridgeport. The Port Chester, New York native returns to the Rangers where he has skated in...
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Rangers Recall Tim Erixon from Whale
2011-12-20 01:02:00 New York, December 19, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Erixon, 20, has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 12 penalty minutes in 14 games this season. He leads all Whale defensemen and is tied for third on the team in assists, and is tied for first among team defensemen and seventh on Connecticut in points. He also ranks fifth on the team in average points per game (0.86). Erixon registered seven points in a five-game span (one goal and six assists), beginning with his first career AHL goal on November 12 at St. John?s and culminating with a career-high, three assists on November 23 vs. Portland. He also tallied an assist while making his AHL debut on November 2 at Bridgeport. The Port Chester, New York native returns to the Rangers where he has skated in...
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Rangers Recall Stu Bickel from Whale
2011-12-19 01:22:00 New York, December 18, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Stu Bickel has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Bickel, 25, has recorded two points (one goal and one assist) and a plus-two rating in the last four games. In 27 games with Connecticut this season, he has registered one goal and three assists, along with 80 penalty minutes and a plus-four rating. His plus-four rating is tied for third on the team. Bickel recorded his first shorthanded point of the season with an assist on Friday vs. Bridgeport. The Chanhassen, Minnesota native was acquired by the Rangers from Anaheim in exchange for Nigel Williams on November 23, 2010. He was originally signed by the Ducks as an undrafted free agent on July 2, 2008. The Rangers? practice schedule for tomorrow, December 19, is 11:30 a.m. at the MSG Training Center. Follow Ian on Twit...
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Rangers Return Tim Erixon to Whale
2011-12-17 05:37:00 New York, December 16, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Erixon, 20, did not skate in the Rangers 4-1 loss yesterday at St. Louis following his recall from Connecticut on Wednesday. He began the season on the Rangers opening night roster, and skated in nine games with the Blueshirts before being assigned to Connecticut on October 29. Erixon posted a plus or even rating in six of his nine contests. He made his NHL debut on October 7 against Los Angeles in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Premiere. The Port Chester, New York native returns to Connecticut where he has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 10 penalty minutes in 13 games this season. He currently has a three-game AHL assist streak, tallying four assists during the stretch which began with a two-assi...
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Rangers Return Tim Erixon to Whale
2011-12-17 05:37:00 New York, December 16, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Erixon, 20, did not skate in the Rangers 4-1 loss yesterday at St. Louis following his recall from Connecticut on Wednesday. He began the season on the Rangers opening night roster, and skated in nine games with the Blueshirts before being assigned to Connecticut on October 29. Erixon posted a plus or even rating in six of his nine contests. He made his NHL debut on October 7 against Los Angeles in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Premiere. The Port Chester, New York native returns to Connecticut where he has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 10 penalty minutes in 13 games this season. He currently has a three-game AHL assist streak, tallying four assists during the stretch which began with a two-assi...
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Power Rangers Samurai for Nintendo DS & Wii
2011-12-15 23:00:00 I?m not just Carrie, wife and mother, these days- I?m Carrie, Power Ranger and fighter of Nighloks! Or at least I am in my gaming life, thanks to Saban?s Power Rangers Samurai. Here?s a bit about this game, from its website http://namcobandaigames.com/pow-errangers/: ?Practice the ancient Symbols of Samurai Power, activate your Spin Swords and become ...
By: An Island Life
Erixon Gets The Call From The Rangers
2011-12-15 05:01:00 By Bruce Berlet It was hardly surprising that the New York Rangers called up rookie defenseman Tim Erixon from the Connecticut Whale on Wednesday. Erixon?s role with the AHL?s Northeast Division leaders has expanded, and his play has steadily improved since he was assigned to the Whale on Oct. 29. The 20-year-old had been on the Whale?s No. 1 power-play unit and become among the team?s top penalty killers as he put together a three-game assist streak with four assists. He also moved to first among defensemen and tied for sixth overall in team scoring with 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in only 13 games. ?He?s got a lot of patience and a lot of poise and makes some real nice plays along the blueline and on the power play offensively,? Whale veteran defenseman Wade Redden said after a 3-0 victory over the Providence Bruins on Saturday night. ?And he can find guys in front. We?ve seen a few times this year where he?s made good shots to the net that led to tips; he finds those sticks ...
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Erixon Gets The Call From The Rangers
2011-12-15 05:01:00 By Bruce Berlet It was hardly surprising that the New York Rangers called up rookie defenseman Tim Erixon from the Connecticut Whale on Wednesday. Erixon?s role with the AHL?s Northeast Division leaders has expanded, and his play has steadily improved since he was assigned to the Whale on Oct. 29. The 20-year-old had been on the Whale?s No. 1 power-play unit and become among the team?s top penalty killers as he put together a three-game assist streak with four assists. He also moved to first among defensemen and tied for sixth overall in team scoring with 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in only 13 games. ?He?s got a lot of patience and a lot of poise and makes some real nice plays along the blueline and on the power play offensively,? Whale veteran defenseman Wade Redden said after a 3-0 victory over the Providence Bruins on Saturday night. ?And he can find guys in front. We?ve seen a few times this year where he?s made good shots to the net that led to tips; he finds those sticks ...
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Rangers Recall Tim Erixon from Whale
2011-12-14 17:43:00 New York, December 14, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Erixon, 20, has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 10 penalty minutes in 13 games with Connecticut this season. He currently has a three-game assist streak, tallying four assists during the stretch which began with a two-assist effort on Friday vs. Hershey. Erixon leads all Whale defensemen and is tied for sixth on the team in scoring with 12 points, and ranks second on Connecticut overall in average points per game (0.92) and is tied for third in assists (11). He registered seven points in a five-game span (one goal and six assists), beginning with his first career AHL goal on November 12 at St. John?s and culminating with a career-high, three assists on November 23 vs. Portland. Erixon tallied an assist while making his A...
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Rangers Recall Tim Erixon from Whale
2011-12-14 17:43:00 New York, December 14, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Erixon, 20, has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 10 penalty minutes in 13 games with Connecticut this season. He currently has a three-game assist streak, tallying four assists during the stretch which began with a two-assist effort on Friday vs. Hershey. Erixon leads all Whale defensemen and is tied for sixth on the team in scoring with 12 points, and ranks second on Connecticut overall in average points per game (0.92) and is tied for third in assists (11). He registered seven points in a five-game span (one goal and six assists), beginning with his first career AHL goal on November 12 at St. John?s and culminating with a career-high, three assists on November 23 vs. Portland. Erixon tallied an assist while making his A...
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Ryan still dwelling on Rangers? loss (AP)
2011-12-06 21:12:00 Nolan Ryan has been in baseball long enough to experience plenty of disappointments. None were like the Texas Rangers twice being within one pitch of their first World Series championship and not winning it. “Not necessarily ones of that magnitude,” the Hall of Fame pitcher and Rangers president said Tuesday.
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Rangers tab ex-Astros GM to run minors (AP)
2011-12-03 00:06:00 Former Houston general manager Tim Purpura was hired by the Texas Rangers on Friday to oversee all aspects of their minor league system. The two-time defending AL champions said Purpura’s role will include player development and affiliate matters. Purpura replaces director of player development Scott Servais, who left to be an assistant general manager with ...
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Rangers Return Andre Deveaux to Whale
2011-12-01 22:11:00 New York, December 1, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Andre Deveaux has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Deveaux, 27, has registered one assist and 29 penalty minutes in nine games with the Rangers. He tallied his first point as a Ranger with an assist on the game-winning goal on November 5 vs. Montreal. Deveaux made his debut with the Blueshirts on October 31 vs. San Jose, following his recall from Connecticut the day before. The Rangers have posted a record of 7-2-0 when he is in the lineup. Deveaux has missed the last three games while serving a three-game suspension. He returns to Connecticut where he has registered four goals and two assists, along with 23 penalty minutes in nine games this season. Deveaux led the team and was tied for fifth in the AHL with three power play goals at the time of his recall on October 30. He was also tied f...
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Rangers Return Andre Deveaux to Whale
2011-12-01 22:11:00 New York, December 1, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Andre Deveaux has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Deveaux, 27, has registered one assist and 29 penalty minutes in nine games with the Rangers. He tallied his first point as a Ranger with an assist on the game-winning goal on November 5 vs. Montreal. Deveaux made his debut with the Blueshirts on October 31 vs. San Jose, following his recall from Connecticut the day before. The Rangers have posted a record of 7-2-0 when he is in the lineup. Deveaux has missed the last three games while serving a three-game suspension. He returns to Connecticut where he has registered four goals and two assists, along with 23 penalty minutes in nine games this season. Deveaux led the team and was tied for fifth in the AHL with three power play goals at the time of his recall on October 30. He was also tied f...
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