Rangers likely to keep Soriano
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Texas Rangers general manager John Hart expects that Alfonso Soriano will remain with the Texas Rangers next season. The All-Star second baseman, acquired from the New York Yankees in the Alex Rodriguez trade
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The Texas Rangers reportedly acquired All-Star outfielder Carlos Lee from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday for reliever Francisco Cordero and outfielders Kevin Mench and Laynce Nix.
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Let's see, about $136 million (over eight years) went to 40-40 star Alfonso Soriano, who has never really mastered a position. Another $100 million went to first baseman/left fielder Carlos Lee, who has never reached a .900 OPS in his career and looks like a weight problem.
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Mariners reliever Rafael Soriano was in stable condition in an intensive care unit Wednesday after being hit in the head by a line drive Tuesday night.
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OAKLAND, Calif. Alfonso Soriano had three hits and two RB-Is as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics, 12-to-9. The win comes a night after Texas reliever Frank Francisco threw a plastic chair into the stands in Oakland and broke a woman&#39;s nose.
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The Rangers claimed left-handed pitcher Ryan Wing off waivers Thursday and sent three players to their Triple-A affiliate.
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Pitcher Vicente Padilla and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million deal, the Major League Baseball club announced on Saturday.
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Perhaps the consistency is paying off. With manager Terry Francona's decision to leave struggling right fielder J.D. Drew in the fifth spot in the order, it was gratifying for Francona (and the team) to see Drew deliver two key hits in yesterday's 6-5 win over the Rangers.
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While Willie Randolph remains the leading candidate to become the next Mets manager, GM Omar Minaya hasn&#39;t made a final decision.
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Also in this column:  â¢ Zambrano likely to remain with Cubs  â¢ Mets' pitching woes  â¢ Bonds' annual boast  â¢ More news and notes
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The Houston Astros are to retain Phil Garner as manager, a reward for his mid-season rescue act which led the team to the playoffs.
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When the Texas Rangers got off to a quick start this season, it was a nice story. They were the organization, after all, that traded away its franchise player -- and the reigning American League most valuable player -- to an organization full of franchise players.
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The Mets did not retain their right fielder, are hoping to trade their left fielder and now will not have their center fielder available for the start of next season.
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The trade sending Sammy Sosa from the Chicago Cubs to the Baltimore Orioles for Jerry Hairston and two prospects is expected to reach Commissioner Bud Selig's desk Monday for approval.
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A three-team trade that would send the D&#39;backs&#39; ace left-hander to the New York Yankees is close to completion, pending physicals.
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Alfonso Soriano reminded the Nationals why they should be happy to still have him around.
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NEW YORK - Omar Minaya wants to make a splash this winter. And with trade talks about Sammy Sosa cooling off, the Mets&#39; GM has turned his attention to free agent Pedro Martinez.