Ian Kinsler News

Hicks said Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 he is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.

Who was only Major League player to join the 30/30 club in 2009? Hint: It was a second baseman.

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, led by second baseman Ian Kinsler, hosted 50 Sunshine Kids and their families in a fun-filled day of baseball activities on Tuesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

ANTHONY ANDRO Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young spoke briefly Monday with new hitting coach Clint Hurdle.But whether it is Hurdle or Rudy Jaramillo who is the hitting coach for the Rangers doesn't really matter to Young.

The Rangers had a total of 22 Rawlings Gold Glove trophies on their roster in 2009 and made one of the biggest defensive improvements in baseball, yet for only the third time in the last 20 seasons no Texas player ended up with one of the awards.

Clint Hurdle is going to be the Rangers next hitting coach, an announcement that they apparently are holding off until after the World Series.

Clint Hurdle plans to have a simple philosophy as hitting coach of the Texas Rangers , emphasizing a team-oriented approach and doing whatever it takes to score one more run than the opponent.

In the summer of 1988, Bobby Witt threw nine consecutive complete games after a brief exile to the minor leagues, prompting speculation as to what brand of exorcism took place in Oklahoma City and whether the rest of the staff should be on the next bus up I-35. Ferguson Jenkins, Hall of Famer, earned most of the credit for Witt's revival.

Our dynasty second baseman rankings are similar to the yearly league rankings , but only at the top.

For much of the last decade, it's been kind of a tradition for Rangers officials to look at the surprising team in the playoffs and pronounce said club a model to follow.

No hitting coach ever has been credited with leading a team to the World Series.

Throughout the American League Championship Series, which starts tonight, you will probably be treated to many references about the Los Angeles Angels ' upcoming winter of decisions.

The first day of the post-Rudy Jaramillo era begins today and for the Rangers the first step is to compile a list of candidates.

The most difficult farewell in the Rangers parting ways with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is obviously going to the one between Jaramillo and his hitters.

Give the Texas Rangers credit. They possess the ability to make news during the playoffs even without participating in them.

Also featured on Rotoprofessor.com ! The Texas Rangers had their best season since 2004 and ita TMs no shock that Ian Kinsler was a key component to their success.

The first free agent decision the Rangers face in this very important winter should be the easiest.

How Rangers hitters fared: Using a lineup that featured only three opening day starters, the Rangers managed just four hits.

Another October, another season already in the books for the Texas Rangers. But this season wasn't lost.

When Rawlings introduced its safer S100 batting helmet around Major League clubhouses in August, it was met with snickers.