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Texas Rangers Spring Training Preview, Part Three of Five: Relief Pitching
Posted: 13th March 2010 by David Lynn in MLB
The bullpen may be the biggest group of unsung heroes in recent years for the Rangers.
They haven’t had any big flashy names, but for the most part they have kept games close, and have been able to close them out when given the chance.
When considering the 2010 bullpen for the Rangers it is easiest to start with the givens.
Frank Francisco will be the closer this year. As for the future, ...
Texas Rangers Spring Training Preview, Part Two of Five: Starting Pitching
Posted: 9th March 2010 by David Lynn in MLB
The success of any team in Major League Baseball revolves around one very important group of people:
Starting pitchers.
For as long as I have been a Rangers’ fan their pitching has been a topic of much discussion, and limited group success. Last year proved to be a diamond in the rough as numerous young pitchers had good outings for the big club.
The further success of this team is largely contingent on ...
I realize that the sale of the team will not actually take place today, and that Bud Selig's "deadline" is really just to establish which group will get exclusive negotiating rights to buy the team, but my feelings are still the same.
There are no numbers or stats that support my feelings, simply a strong tug on my gut that really just wants to see Tom Hicks tip his hat and ...
Tennessee-Houston: Vince Young Does What He Does Against The TexansùWINS!
Posted: 24th November 2009 by David Lynn in NFL
Let me first admit that I have been a Vince Young fan since the first time I saw him play at Texas.á He is just the type of player that you never know when he will make an amazing play, so you don't want to take your eyes off of him.á
What amazes me is how many people out there question his ability.á Even when the Titans were 0-6, people were ...