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As I mentioned last week, although the Texas Rangers had a very successful 2009 season, they still have a shopping list that needs to be addressed this winter in order to build upon their success and hopefully take the next step towards making the postseason. Today I want to cover item No. 1 on their randomly ordered list, which happens to be a veteran starting pitcher. While the Rangers received ...

In 1996, nobody outside of Atlanta had ever heard of the 19-year old center fielder named Andruw Jones. In fact, even those who closely followed the Braves hadn't heard much more about him other than the fact that the Braves had him locked up since the ripe old age of 16.That was until his first two World Series at bats in historic Yankee Stadium.Back then prospects weren't as highly tracked ...

Reality can really be a drag at times. Especially when your reality is that of a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. For almost two decades now they have suffered at the hands of mismanagement, cheap ownership and doing whatever they can to pass off a group of Quadruple-A players (some not even that advanced) as a major league ball club.ThatÆs not what any organizationÆs fan base deserves. Especially one with as rich ...

Power. Speed. Grit.These are all individual qualities you love to have in your ballplayers. When a player possesses all three, like RangersÆ second baseman Ian Kinsler, you have to take full advantage of what a special player you have on your roster.ThatÆs why I believe itÆs crucial the Rangers reassess where in the lineup they bat Kinsler to make the most of his special talents. Especially if they hope to ...