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Whitt’s End: 3.8.13

After a week in Surprise with the Rangers, I’m convinced that ownership simply values Jon Daniels and his people more than Nolan Ryan and his people moving forward with the franchise.

2013/03/08

Darvish Pitches 3 Hitless, Rangers Beat Padres

Adrian Beltre doubled in his first spring appearance, Yu Darvish pitched three more hitless innings, and the Texas Rangers rallied for a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on 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

Rangers Send Cruz To Hospital Over Chest Issue

Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz has been hospitalized over what team doctors diagnosed as a muscle strain in his chest.

2013/03/01

Berkman Singles & Scores Twice In Texas Debut

Berkman singled, walked and scored two runs in his Rangers’ spring training debut, a 10-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday that gave Texas its first exhibition victory this year after an 0-5 start.

2013/02/28

Lance Berkman #27 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during spring training photo day at Surprise Stadium on February 20, 2013 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Berkman Set For Spring Debut With Rangers

Berkman, who has been bothered by a mild right calf strain, is set to make his Rangers spring debut Thursday.

2013/02/27

Tulowitzki’s Single Puts Rockies Over Rangers

Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run single off Texas starting candidate Justin Grimm and the Colorado Rockies went on to a 9-1 victory over the Rangers on Monday.

2013/02/25

Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during spring training photo day at Surprise Stadium on February 20, 2013 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

No Reason For Rangers Beltre, Berkman To Hurry

Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre made a throw across the diamond during a fielding drill for the Texas Rangers that was high and beyond the reach of Lance Berkman.

2013/02/23

Starting pitcher Derek Holland #45 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the spring training game at Surprise Stadium on February 22, 2013 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Royals, Rangers Tie At 5 In Spring Opener

Will Smith, one of several candidates for the fifth slot in Kansas City’s rotation, outpitched two Texas starters already assured spots as the Royals and Rangers tied 5-all in nine innings Friday in their spring training opener.

2013/02/22

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 23: Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers speaks during a retirement ceremony before a game against the New York Yankees at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez To Join Rangers As Assistant

Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez has rejoined the Texas Rangers as a Special Assistant to the General Manager, instructor, and ambassador, the team announced on Thursday.

2013/02/21

Rangers’ Berkman Says Calf Strain Is No Issue

Lance Berkman was going through a workout with the Texas Rangers when his right calf started bothering him.

2013/02/20

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Hamilton #32 of the Texas Rangers congratulated by Michael Young #10 as he scores on a sacrifice fly hit by Nelson Cruz against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Focus On Departed Hamilton, Young For Rangers

The focus was more on the departed rather than present Saturday as the Texas Rangers went through their first full-squad spring training workout this year.

2013/02/16