Tom Hicks called reporters to say that while he will see the process of accepting proposals on the team, he is working hard to put together his own group of local investors that will allow him to retain control of the club.
Clint Hurdle, the new Texas Rangers hitting coach, and The Dallas Morning News blogger Evan Grant chatted with readers. Read the chat replay, and get the latest updates on our Rangers blog.
Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan and Pittsburgh sports attorney Chuck Greenberg have worked closely over the last month to prepare their final bid to buy a controlling interest in the Texas Rangers, according to a source familiar with the duo's efforts. Bids are due before Thanksgiving.
Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus finished second to Oakland reliever Andrew Bailey in the AL Rookie of the Year voting, extending the Rangers' drought for the award to 35 years.
Baseball's Festival of Awards begins this week. Here's what that has traditionally meant in Texas: Absolutely nothing. Here's what it is probably going to mean this year: Elvis Andrus was robbed, writes Evan Grant.
No longer are teams trying to pluck the Texas Rangers' best players for a package of prospects. Now, teams are offering their best players in exchange for the Rangers' top minor leaguers.
Statistically speaking, Milton Bradley is a very efficient hitter. Financially speaking, he could be a good fit for the Texas Rangers' strained budget, but he is a person the Texas Rangers may want to walk away from, writes Evan Grant.
Final bids from three men interested in buying the Rangers are due this month, but a transfer of ownership from Hicks Sports Group might not be competed until January. Or later.
The biggest story line of the Rangers' 2009 season was a pitching revolution that saw the club remain in contention deep into September. The Rangers found quality depth in their starting rotation, and general manager Jon Daniels is in no rush to deal away the arms that helped pave the way to an 87-75 record.
The Texas Rangers' Michael Young wants to win, writes columnist Evan Grant. Only two active players have played in more games than Young without reaching the playoffs.
