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I know Rex likes this kid. I am very surprised he is available. I say take him back, hell, let him fight it out with Escobar as extra outfielder. I, for one, was not worried when we traded him, it was Rupe that bothered me, but Webster had a very nice year, adding some power. Lets get him back.

I agree, take him and let him sit a year on the bench, I would do that.

Arm injuries throughout college and then had a bit more last year, might have contributed to it some.

Released OF Gilbert Alcantara, LHPs Byeong An, Gerron McGary, Sean Thompson and Yonatan Veloz, 1B Brandon Bounds and RHPs Michael Davern, Todd Deininger, Adam Larson, Rob Purvis and Rylan Reed.

You gotta be kidding me, KW is always mouthing off to the press and acting like a big shot. How can you say we are good org at keeping things in. Schueler was bad too. They both also take pot-shots at guys we trade or get rid of. KW is a moron.

Texas Rangers by Gerry Fraley Chicago Pipeline DALLAS—Outfielder Carl Everett had two ordinary major league seasons with the Rangers, but he could end up as a key player in club history. Everett has become a lead vehicle in the move to restock the Rangers system with pitchers. Texas sent Everett to the White Sox during the 2003 season for three minor leaguers, including righthanders Frankie Francisco and Josh Rupe. Francisco emerged as a stout reliever this season, his late-season chair-throwing episode notwithstanding. He jumped from Double-A Frisco to the majors and should remain there. Rupe missed an extended stretch because of forearm soreness but pitched well for Frisco upon his return. He was 2-0, 2.25 in the Texas League playoffs and made a strong impression on then-manager Tim Ireland. "I was impressed with the poise he showed out there," said Ireland, who has moved into a roving instructor role. Lefthander Ryan Wing is the most recent addition from the White Sox. The Rangers claimed Wing on outright waivers. The White Sox thought Wing might go unclaimed after missing the entire season because of shoulder tendinitis, but the Rangers remembered what they saw while scouting the White Sox system leading up to the Everett trade and pounced. In the summer of 2003, the Rangers repeatedly asked the White Sox about putting Wing into the Everett deal but were rejected. At the time, the Rangers believed he was about a year behind White Sox lefthander Neal Cotts. By late 2004, the Rangers thought Wing could be ready to make the jump to the majors. They will go slower now as Wing makes up for lost time. There is no need to rush Wing, who is 22. When healthy, Wing controlled lefthanded hitters through a combination of arm angle and low-90s velocity. He complements the fastball, which has sinking action, with a slider and a willingness to move hitters off the plate. Wing's mechanics are erratic and probably contributed to this season's health problems. The Rangers' goals are to fix Wing's arm and delivery. If they succeed they could have another steal from the White Sox. RANGER ROUNDUP • The Rangers continued to reunite the old Indians band by adding Rick Adair as pitching coordinator. General manager John Hart, personnel director Dom Chiti and Adair were all with the Indians from 1986-94. Adair was the major league pitching coach in 1992-93. Adair worked as pitching coach with the Blue Jays' Double-A affiliate this season. • Righthander Kameron Loe was named winner of the Nolan Ryan award, given to the organization's pitcher of the year.

Not cocky, I have seen it in print more than once, tho I am not going to go try and dig it up. Been a while since I saw it.

Exactly what I was going to say. I do not have Tejado or Perez on my rosters, and I think we should have given Nelson and/or Hankins a shot, I would guess we would try to resign them.

This was much worse that cocaine or steroids. The story says he was in the Bronx, whatta want to bet he was in a crack house. Drugs like crack/heroin messed up his marriage and no one could help him anymore. He just could not get off the stuff.

What I posted for Rex at our other site. Southern League 1. Andy Marte 2. Joel Guzman 3. Rickie Weeks 4. Prince Fielder 5. Jose Capellan 6. Edwin Encarnacion 7. Anthony Reyes 8. Kyle Davies 9. James Loney 10. Josh Barfield 11. Anderson 12. Josh Willingham 13. Renyel Pinto 14. Freddy Guzman 15. Dan Meyer 16. Morse 17. William Bergolia 18. Arnie 19. Brad Thompson 20. Brad Nelson

I am at work and my BA is home, maybe tonight, ok?

Hard copy, so not posting all the words. Southern League Anderson 11th, Morse 16th and Arnie Munoz 18th. 5 years ago: Kip Wells 3rd, Aaron Myette 8th For Charlotte Reed 5th 5 years ago no Sox in top 10.

You talking McCarthy? Other poster was talking about Young.

I got my hard copy in mail yesterday. At Birm we got Anderson, Munoz and Morse all in 11-20 somewhere, not top 10. At Charlotte I think Reed at 5 was only pick 5 years ago in the Carolina League, Kip Wells was 1st, Garland 6th and ARow 9th.

Look at the stats of the guys ahead of him. There were some real studs in that league.

Not if he has quick, strong wrists it is not hard to believe.

AA is the key league.

We took Ring over Blanton.

Come on, be serious, all you have to do is check his history to see he has bounced around minors for several teams for a long long time. No he is not.

Great Falls rolled into playoffs hotter than hell. Now down 2-0, series likely is over, if best of 3. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform...px?GAMEID=21282

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform...px?GAMEID=21274

What!!! You think I make up these friggin rumors, thanks for the trust compadre.

Marshall starts and wins for Great Falls, Ricks and Lucy with all the RBIs. Great Falls finishes very strong. http://milb.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnfor...px?GAMEID=16637

Lamura loses the 4-3 game for Barons, 2 hits for Spidale and Bikowski. http://milb.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnfor...px?GAMEID=16307

Another tuneup for Win-Salem, Miller with bad 1st inning, great relief for Lumsden and Hernandez. Fields and Sweeney with productive days. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform...px?GAMEID=15480