ARLINGTON, Texas -- Catcher A.J. Pierzynski labeled being behind the plate for a Yu Darvish home start an event before Sunday's game against Boston. "They're events," Pierzynski said. "But I like to be back there for all of our guys.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Hitting coach Dave Magadan's message to his players as they struggle with runners in scoring position -- depend on each other. Setting aside the Rangers' 10-6 eruption against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, the Rangers have scored five runs in four games, all losses.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mike Napoli appeared on Fitzsimmons and Durrett on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM on Friday morning and made it clear again that the best two years of his career came with the Texas Rangers. The question is will they still be after this season?
Former Ranger Mike Napoli, a fan favorite in his brief two-year stint with the club, returns to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington tonight with the Boston Red Sox. By the way, Napoli will join Fitzsimmons & Durrett on ESPN Dallas 103.
We spent much of the offseason talking about Josh Hamilton and how the club was going to try to replace some of his production. But how the club was going to replace Mike Napoli was also a topic of conversation.
Much attention is being given to the Texas Rangers' offense through 13 games. And for good reason. The Rangers are 8-5, which is a testament to the their pitching -- especially the bullpen. Joe Ortiz and Tanner Scheppers have answered the offseason's biggest question mark in the early going.
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington received a first look at the lineup he will likely pencil in during the regular season. And he had to come away excited about the offensive firepower at his disposal.
Former Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli has officially joined the Boston Red Sox and a few hours ago tweeted a thanks to the Rangers fans: Want to thank the rangers organization and especially the fans!
Editor's Note: Our spring training preview series continues as we move from the infield and outfield to the DH spot, bench and the pitching staff. Today's position: Designated hitter Once Josh Hamilton signed his five-year, $125 million deal, the Texas Rangers knew they needed to find some more power.
Editor's Note: Our swing around the outfield continues today as we look ahead toward spring training with our Surprise position outlooks. Today's position: Right field There's no question about who will handle right field in 2013, barring any other alterations before spring training.
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