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Location: Arlington, Texas | Ballpark: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (49,200) | Spring Training: Surprise, Ariz.
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Manager Ron Washington gave struggling second baseman Ian Kinsler the day off Wednesday. It looks as if Kinsler may also have plenty of down time next week.

Kinsler lost out in the voting for the final spot on the AL All-Star roster, it was announced Thursday. Detroit's Brandon Inge, who received more than 11.8 million votes from fans for the final spot, will go instead.

"It's not disappointing," Kinsler said. "It's cool to be a part of the game, but only a certain number of guys are going to be able to make the team. Whoever makes the team is supposed to be there."

Kinsler's exclusion may be good news for the Rangers. Kinsler's batting average has plummeted more than 50 points since mid-May. He was hitting .306 after the May 19 game, but after going 0-for-3 with a walk Thursday, his average had fallen to .250. He has hit just .201 with a .688 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 44 games since May 20. Last year, after making his first All-Star roster, Kinsler hit .258 over the final three months of the season.

Washington gave Kinsler the day off Wednesday after watching his most recent slump extend to three hits in 31 at-bats. Kinsler had acknowledged some fatigue earlier in the week, but he said he didn't want an off day. Kinsler said Thursday, though, that the day off probably gave him a mental break.

It's still not certain he won't be in St. Louis for the All-Star Game. Boston's Dustin Pedroia may have to back out of the game to be with his wife, who is having a difficult pregnancy. If Pedroia can't play, AL manager Joe Maddon would be able to name a replacement at his discretion. New York's Robinson Cano might get the nod over Kinsler at this point.

MARINERS 3, RANGERS 1: LHP C.J. Wilson, who had a 1.00 ERA since May 1, allowed a three-run homer to Franklin Gutierrez with two outs in the eighth inning as the Rangers suffered a rare late-inning loss. The Rangers had been 39-1 when leading after seven innings this season. Wilson has been on the mound for both losses.

Wilson allowed a leadoff single to Ichiro Suzuki and then walked Ken Griffey Jr. with two outs. On a 1-0 pitch, Gutierrez hammered a ball over the wall in left-center for the win. It cut the Rangers' margin over the idle Angels to a half-game in the AL West. Seattle trails by 3 1/2 games.

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July 9, 2009 1:27 pm
Found this on the Rangers website:


Personally I wish no Rangers could deal with Conte.

Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd is scheduled to have a phone interview with Major League investigators on Thursday about hi ...(more)

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July 10, 2009 12:11 pm
Before the June swoon that he (and every Ranger) went into, Cruz was a legit All Star contender.  After the way he finished last year and started this year, I think I'd have him playing almost every day.  Murphy, Byrd, and Jones should be taking turns with the night off for the most part and allowing Cruz and his big cannon arm to start in RF at least 6 times a week.  I hope this is ...(more)
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July 7, 2009 3:00 pm

Ian Kinsler, 2B4112001.253Michael Young, 3B4110011.313Josh Hamilton, CF4120020.248 ...(more)

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July 6, 2009 11:53 am

I've got the basics... 6'4" 220, 23 years old college player, first round pick last year out of South Carolina. Smooth fielder, anti-thesis of Chris Davis at the plate. Excellent plate discipline, high batting average and OBP potential. Compared favorably to
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July 10, 2009 7:20 am
The experiment putting Neftali in the bullpen seems to be working.  In his last five appearances he's gone 6.2 innings giving up 0 runs, 2 hits one walk.   If he keeps this up they're going to have to bring him up.
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June 17, 2009 1:46 am
So far we are 6-7 in June. That is against the best of the best and we did alright. Now I think the main reason that we weren't able to do much against these guys is because our leaders have cooled off in hitting. Kinsler and Young both had bad stretches during the month. And another is that Mr. Unreliable (CJ Wilson) blew a few games here and there. Now that Fransisco is coming back. I'm hoping K ...(more)
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July 2, 2009 2:13 pm

You know. I've been thinking about our pitching and hitting struggles and I think we should try this:

Starting Pitchers:

1. Millwood
2. Feldman
3. Padilla
4. Harrison
5. Hunter/Holland/Jennings

Or:

1. Millwood
2. Feldman
3. Harrison
4. Holland/Hunter
5. Jennings

Maybe? I want ...(more)

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May 26, 2009 1:30 pm
I have vowed to never hate anyone but I am most tempted to break that vow whenever I have to watch the Yankees.   Doesn't Teixeira look good in pinstripes?   He's a perfect fit.  He's the prototypical egomaniacal mercenary that is the modern yankee.  I really do resent the fact that the NY media is ca ...(more)
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July 5, 2009 6:17 pm
(POLL) The 2009 AL Roster came out today for the game in St. Louis and two Rangers got in - Josh Hamilton by the fans and Michael Young by the Manager. ...(more)
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July 7, 2009 10:12 am
So is there any word yet on who the Rangers would go after?

I certainly wouldn't mind it if we went after Halladay, Meche, Doug Davis.  I am not sure if the last two are the answer, but they are proven guys who can get an out and pitch into the 6th and 7th i
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July 8, 2009 5:39 pm
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July 4, 2009 8:01 am
What would the Rangers have done without Marlon to fill in for Josh?   It looks like he is doing everthing he can to pull the Rangers back into first.   I'm as impressed with his defense as I am with his clutch hitting over this last week.  I also appreciate the enthusiasm he brings each night to the park.  I h ...(more)
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July 9, 2009 1:42 pm
(POLL) Who would you rather have on this team? Milton Bradley or Andruw Jones? Please take everything into consideration. Arm, Speed, Bat, clubhouse demeanor, and contract.
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July 8, 2009 10:32 pm
Not a Rangers fan, but hate the Halo's ... so I am glad to see Andrew Jones flat killing the Angels.  Don't let this guy go...maybe he isn't so good against Detroit, but put him in every night vs. Angels.

Good Pickup and Rudy did a great job with getting him right.
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July 9, 2009 1:00 pm
I Love Michael Young
 
 
 
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