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With Daniels In Control, Ryan Dissolves From Big Tex To Big Ex

Owner Bob Simpson, who teams with Ray Davis as the two major voices of controlling interest, says it would be a tragedy if Ryan departs the franchise. But here’s the genesis of the drama that could land Daniels in power and Ryan in retirement.

2013/03/07

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 5: General Manager Jon Daniels of the Texas Rangers speaks with members of the press before the American League Wild Card game against the Baltimore Orioles on October 5, 2012 at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Daniels Doesn’t See Major Changes With Nolan

Jon Daniels spoke with 105.3 The Fan’s RAGE saying that he still reports to Ryan and that “the day to day operations falls to myself and the Department heads. Nolan is the CEO, he reports to ownership and the board”

2013/03/05

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 07: (L-R) Jon Daniels, general manager and Nolan Ryan, CEO and president of the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 7, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

New School Notepad: Inside Nolan Vs JD

New School’s Shan Shariff spoke with someone closely connected to the Rangers on Monday night and gathered some new info on the power struggle between Nolan Ryan and Jon Daniels.

105.3 The Fan–2013/03/05

Rangers Power Struggle & Season Outlook

We’ve got ourselves an old fashioned tug o’ war in the Rangers front office, and Jon Daniels is clearly winning.

105.3 The Fan–2013/03/04

Nolan Ryan, left, and Jon Daniels discuss the signing of pitcher Roy Oswalt during the Texas Rangers game against the Seattle Mariners in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. (Ron T. Ennis/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT via Getty Images)

Nolan Ryan Could Be Leaving Rangers

Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan could be leaving the organization, perhaps as early as the end of spring training, according to a report out Monday.

2013/03/04

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Short stop Jurickson Profar #2 of the Texas Rangers puts the ball into play against the Seattle Mariners on September 15, 2012 at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/Getty Images)

Rangers Camp Report: Avoiding ‘Used To Be Good’ Tag

Close your eyes, and you can still see Josh Hamilton muff that easy fly ball in Oakland’s bright afternoon sun during the lost last week of last season.

2013/03/01

Wild Card Game - Baltimore Orioles v Texas Rangers

Rangers Revamp Bullpen Around Closer Nathan

The Texas Rangers have 36 pitchers in their spring training camp. Many of them are relievers looking for work and that means closer Joe Nathan will be surrounded by some different faces in the bullpen.

2013/02/13

Rangers Go Into Spring Expecting Cruz In Outfield

The Rangers will go to spring training with the expectation that Nelson Cruz will be their right fielder.

2013/02/05

Rumor Roundtable: What Happens To Jurickson Profar?

With Rangers GM Jon Daniels saying Ian Kinsler will not shift to first base, it’s starting to look like prospect Jurickson Profar might begin next season in the minors. Is this the right move?

2013/01/09

Texas Rangers GM Don Daniels talks with 105.3 The Fan's RAGE at Rangers Spring training in the pressbox at Surprise, Arizona (Photo: Ted Nichols-Payne, CBSDFW.COM)

A Rare Medium Well Done: 1.8.13

In what began as a macho-posturing wall of arrogance and bluster has now morphed into a weirdly emotionless attitude and a seemingly confliction of chaos. Was there a plan? Is there a plan? What is the plan? All vexing questions that need answers.

2013/01/08

Kinsler Will Likely Stay At 2B For Rangers

According to a report, Rangers GM Jon Daniels said that veteran Ian Kinsler will “almost certainly” remain at second base in 2013, despite consideration of moving him elsewhere.

2013/01/08

Josh Leaves Rangers With One Last Headache

When we last saw Josh Hamilton, he was tearing apart the Rangers season. And then on Thursday afternoon, he tore apart what remained of their winter gone wrong.

2012/12/14