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  • Rangers trade Saltalamacchia to Red Sox for prospects Fort-Worth Star Telegram By Anthony Andro ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jarrod Saltalamacchia created a buzz in 2007 when he was the most recognizable name in Texas' trade with Atlanta for Mark Teixeira.Exactly three years later, Saltalamacchia was again part of a deadline-deal trade, only this one didn't create as much buzz.Saltalamacchia simply hopes his new start with the Boston Red Sox creates a much-needed change of scenery."It was just one of those things where it was time to leave Texas," Saltalamacchia said. "We'll just see what happens next. It's a fresh start for me and I'm ready to get going."Saltalamacchia was pa...
  • Cuban's moves make him new villain in Rangers' sale saga Fort-Worth Star Telegram Jeff Wilson Tom Hicks might never be unseated as recipient of the most wrath in the disastrous sale of the Texas Rangers, which has been run through a messy bankruptcy trial that in theory could all but end this week.The basis for the entire argument by those opposed to the sale can be traced to a series of e-mails, starting the final week of 2009, from a Hicks Sports Group attorney telling its lenders that a higher bid existed and a better deal could be had with someone other than Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan.No matter the spin from the Hicks camp, he was negotiating with another party ...
  • Rangers' Hunter aiming for new win streak Fort-Worth Star Telegram -- Anthony Andro Texas right-hander Tommy Hunter is perfect no more, but at least he has a reminder of his first loss of the season.Hunter had some discoloration on his throwing hand Saturday after he barehanded a comebacker off the bat of Los Angeles' Maicer Izturis in the first inning Friday. Hunter said his hand was sore, but it won't keep him from making his next scheduled start.Friday's start marked the second consecutive one in which Hunter has been hit by a batted ball. He took a liner off his hip in Arlington last week.Hunter (8-1) knew his record wasn't going to remain perfect for...
  • Harden shuts down Angels in 2-1 Rangers victory Fort-Worth Star Telegram By Anthony Andro ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers made five trades in July they hope can help the team make the playoffs.They made one transaction Saturday that could provide just as big a boost.Rich Harden, who hadn't pitched for the Rangers since June 11, was activated from the disabled list and then pitched the Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.Harden matched his longest start of the season, tossing an efficient seven innings, allowing one run on five hits along the way in a game that lasted just 2 hours, 11 minutes.The victory was just Harden's fourth of the seas...
  • Reluctant at first, Guzman OK with new team Fort-Worth Star Telegram By Anthony Andro ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The newest member of the Texas Rangers wasn't so sure he wanted to play for Texas when he was informed of the trade.Cristian Guzman, who made his first start for the Rangers at second base Saturday, initially said no to the trade before changing his mind and agreeing to the deal Friday.Guzman, who has the right to veto a trade because he's been in the league for 10 years and had played five with the Nationals, had nothing against the Rangers. His motives had more to do with his family."I would have had to move here," said Guzman, who got to Anaheim on Sa...
  • MLB Insider: Rangers biggest winners during 2010 swap meet Fort-Worth Star Telegram Anthony Andro The smoke still hasn't cleared from the flurry of trades that were made this week before Saturday's nonwaiver trade deadline came and went.And while we won't know for at least a few months, and in some cases a few years, how the trades really shook out, there's no fun in that.So here's a quick knee-jerk reaction on the winners and losers at the trade deadline this year.WinnersTexas Rangers There's no doubt the Rangers are the biggest winners, picking up Cliff Lee, Bengie Molina, Jorge Cantu and Cristian Guzman all while the team is fighting for its fiscal life. The Rangers we...