| 2009 Texas Rangers | |||
| Second Place, American League West | |||
| Win-Loss | 87 – 75 | Team Average | 0.260 |
| Runs-Runs Allowed | 784 – 740 | Team OBP | 0.320 |
| Team ERA | 4.38 | Team SLG | 0.445 |
| Team WHIP | 1.33 | Team OPS | 0.764 |
Incoming
| Date | Player | Type | Team | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/10 | Wes Bankston | Minor League Deal | - | 1B DH |
| 02/15/10 | Endy Chavez | Minor League Deal | Mariners | OF CF LF RF |
| 01/29/10 | Scott Feldman | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | SP RP |
| 01/27/10 | Frank Francisco | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | CL |
| 01/25/10 | Clay Rapada | Minor League Deal | Tigers | RP |
| 01/25/10 | Jailen Peguero | Minor League Deal | - | RP |
| 01/22/10 | Toby Hall | Minor League Deal | - | C |
| 01/22/10 | Elizardo Ramirez | Minor League Deal | - | SP |
| 01/21/10 | Khalil Greene | Signed Deal | Cardinals | SS |
| 01/19/10 | Chris Ray | Avoided arbitration | Orioles | CL |
| 01/19/10 | Josh Hamilton | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | OF CF RF |
| 01/18/10 | C.J. Wilson | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | CL |
| 01/15/10 | Dustin Nippert | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | RP |
| 01/14/10 | Colby Lewis | Signed Deal | - | RP |
| 01/14/10 | Brandon McCarthy | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | SP RP |
| 01/10/10 | Vladimir Guerrero | Signed Deal | Angels | OF RF |
| 12/22/09 | Darren Oliver | Signed Deal | Angels | RP |
| 12/16/09 | Ray Olmedo | Minor League Deal | - | SS 2B |
| 12/16/09 | Geoff Geary | Minor League Deal | Astros | RP |
| 12/11/09 | Esteban German | Avoided arbitration | Rangers | 2B 3B OF LF |
| 12/10/09 | Rich Harden | Signed Deal | Cubs | SP |
| 10/29/09 | Kevin Richardson | Minor League Deal | Rangers | |
| 12/04/09 | Joe Inglett | Claimed on waivers | - | 2B OF LF |
| 12/07/09 | Clay Rapada | Trade | - | RP |
| 12/09/09 | Chris Ray | Trade | - | CL |
| 03/09/10 | Edwar Ramirez | Trade | - | RP |
Outgoing
| Date | Player | Type | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/10 | Hank Blalock | Minor League Deal | Rays |
| 02/28/10 | Jason Jennings | Minor League Deal | Athletics |
| 12/31/09 | Marlon Byrd | Signed Deal | Cubs |
| 12/24/09 | Eddie Guardado | Minor League Deal | Nationals |
| 12/08/09 | Ivan Rodriguez | Signed Deal | Nationals |
| 12/02/09 | Jason Grilli | Minor League Deal | Indians |
| 11/25/09 | Josh Rupe | Minor League Deal | Royals |
| 11/25/09 | Andruw Jones | Signed Deal | White Sox |
| 11/23/09 | Omar Vizquel | Signed Deal | White Sox |
| 12/09/09 | Kevin Millwood | Trade | Orioles |
| 01/26/10 | Greg Golson | Trade | Yankees |
Rich Harden – Rangers – 3/10 12:32 am
Rich Harden allowed four runs over 2 2/3 innings against the Athletics on Tuesday.
Hank Blalock – Rangers – 3/9 2:32 am
The Rays have signed first baseman Hank Blalock to a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com.
Hank Blalock – Rangers – 3/7 3:18 am
SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports that the Rays are in ’serious talks’ with free agent first baseman Hank Blalock.
Hank Blalock – Rangers – 3/5 3:08 am
The St. Petersburg Times’ Marc Topkin has confirmed that the Rays have ‘legit’ interest in adding free agent first baseman Hank Blalock.
Vladimir Guerrero – Rangers – 2/25 1:17 am
Vladimir Guerrero suggested Wednesday that he could log some playing time in right field this season for the Rangers.
Rich Harden – Rangers – 2/22 9:48 pm
The Rangers have implemented a plan to keep Rich Harden healthy this season, including possibly skipping some starts, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Jeff Wilson.
Khalil Greene – Rangers – 2/22 7:08 am
According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, Khalil Greene won’t report to the Rangers on Tuesday as scheduled due to continuing anxiety issues.
Endy Chavez – Rangers – 2/16 7:50 pm
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Endy Chavez’s contract with the Rangers contains an ‘out’ clause if he is not in the majors by July.
Endy Chavez – Rangers – 2/16 1:14 am
Rangers signed OF Endy Chavez to a minor league contract with a $1.25 million club option for 2011.
Endy Chavez – Rangers – 2/16 12:50 am
According to Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have signed outfielder Endy Chavez to a minor league contract.
Hank Blalock – Rangers – 2/13 8:17 pm
Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that free agent first baseman Hank Blalock may be an option for the Marlins.
Kris Benson – Free Agent – 2/13 1:42 am
The Nationals are interested in free agent right-hander Kris Benson, reports Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
Kris Benson – Free Agent – 2/11 4:52 pm
A source tells Mark Zuckerman of Nats Insider that the Nationals have had discussions with free agent right-hander Kris Benson ‘within the last two days.’
Kris Benson – Free Agent – 2/2 4:20 pm
Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com hears that a ‘number of National League teams’ are monitoring free agent right-hander Kris Benson.
Joaquin Benoit – Rangers – 2/2 3:22 pm
According to FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi, a ‘handful of teams’ are interested in free agent reliever Joaquin Benoit.
Derrick Turnbow – Rangers – 1/28 8:20 pm
Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports that the Dodgers are one of the finalists for free agent reliever Derrick Turnbow.
Derrick Turnbow – Rangers – 1/25 8:21 pm
Derrick Turnbow is expected to land with a new team in the next two days, according to MLB.com’s Thomas Harding.
Toby Hall – Rangers – 1/22 9:56 pm
Rangers signed C Toby Hall to a minor league contract.
Colby Lewis – Rangers – 1/15 5:31 pm
Rangers signed RHP Colby Lewis to a two-year, $5 million contract.
Derrick Turnbow – Rangers – 1/14 12:08 am
Derrick Turnbow will audition for teams in Phoenix on Friday, reports ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick.
Vladimir Guerrero – Rangers – 1/11 7:41 pm
Rangers signed designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero to a one-year, $5 million contract with a 2011 mutual option.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/31 7:14 pm
Marlon Byrd’s three-year contract with the Cubs is heavily-backloaded, reports Chris De Luca and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/31 5:59 pm
The Cubs have come to terms with free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd on a three-year, $15 million contract, reports Chris De Luca and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/31 5:48 pm
Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports that the Cubs are expected to announce the signing of free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd to a three-year contract.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/31 5:33 pm
The Cubs are close to a three-year deal with free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/31 4:07 pm
Marlon Byrd’s three-year contract with the Cubs is heavily-backloaded, reports Chris De Luca and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times.
Eddie Guardado – Rangers – 12/24 8:45 pm
Chico Harlan of the Washington Post reports that left-hander Eddie Guardado will receive a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Nationals.
Eddie Guardado – Rangers – 12/23 12:58 am
According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, Eddie Guardado and the Nationals are nearing agreement on a one-year contract.
Darren Oliver – Rangers – 12/22 10:55 pm
Rangers signed LHP Darren Oliver to a one-year contract.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/19 9:49 pm
The Cubs are ‘not leaning toward’ any specific candidate to be their new center fielder at this time, reports Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/18 9:26 pm
Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News has heard that the Cubs are ‘close to getting a deal done’ with free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd.
Clay Rapada – Rangers – 12/16 11:30 pm
Rangers outrighted LHP Clay Rapada to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Geoff Geary – Rangers – 12/16 11:27 pm
Rangers signed RHP Geoff Geary to a minor league contract.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/15 11:45 pm
According to MLB.com’s Carrie Muskat, Marlon Byrd is the free agent outfielder that most interests the Cubs.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/15 7:31 pm
According to FOXSports.com, the Cubs are stepping up their pursuit of free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd.
Rich Harden – Rangers – 12/10 9:49 pm
Rangers signed RHP Rich Harden to a one-year, $6.5 million contract with an $11 million mutual option for 2011.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/9 8:29 pm
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com hears that the Rangers will send $3 million to the Orioles as part of the Kevin Millwood trade.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/9 7:48 pm
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports the Orioles have a tentative agreement in place to acquire right-hander Kevin Millwood from the Rangers for reliever Chris Ray.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/9 4:16 pm
According to the Baltimore Sun’s Peter Schmuck, Orioles officials ‘are getting more confident’ that they can complete a deal for Kevin Millwood.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/8 7:09 pm
Spencer Fordin of MLB.com reports that the Orioles have faded in talks for the Rangers’ Kevin Millwood.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/8 5:04 pm
Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com has heard that the Diamondbacks may attempt to acquire the Rangers’ Kevin Millwood.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/8 1:12 pm
The Mets have checked in on trade talks for Texas right-hander Kevin Millwood, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Ivan Rodriguez – Rangers – 12/8 5:16 am
Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that catcher Ivan Rodriguez has agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million deal with the Nationals.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/7 11:35 pm
According to Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles are ‘quite interested’ in Rangers starter Kevin Millwood.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/7 8:25 pm
Marlon Byrd will likely decline the Rangers’ offer of arbitration.
Clay Rapada – Rangers – 12/7 7:15 pm
Rangers acquired LHP Clay Rapada from the Tigers for a player to be named later.
Ivan Rodriguez – Rangers – 12/5 9:23 pm
According to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, the Rays do not have any interest in free agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez.
Ivan Rodriguez – Rangers – 12/5 5:50 pm
Ivan Rodriguez is drawing interest from the Royals, Rangers, Giants and Rays, reports Jon Heyman on Twitter.
Ivan Rodriguez – Rangers – 12/5 12:29 am
Dick Kaegel of MLB.com reports that the Royals are interested in free agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/4 8:26 pm
Marlon Byrd’s agent, Seth Levinson, told MLB.com earlier this week that the Braves are showing ’strong interest’ in his client.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/4 4:48 pm
The Rangers are willing to listen to offers for right-hander Kevin Millwood, according to SI.com’s Jon Heyman.
Ivan Rodriguez – Rangers – 12/3 3:48 pm
Jon Heyman of SI.com writes that free agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez is likely to decline arbitration from the Rangers.
Kameron Loe – Rangers – 12/2 9:37 pm
Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that the Pirates, Dodgers, Braves and Athletics are among a handful of teams interested in free agent RHP Kameron Loe.
Jason Grilli – Rangers – 12/2 4:55 pm
Jason Grilli has signed with the Indians, according to the Denver Post.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 12/1 11:02 pm
The Rangers offered arbitration to outfielder Marlon Byrd and catcher Ivan Rodriguez.
Kevin Millwood – Free Agent – 12/1 12:41 am
According to FOXSports.com, the Orioles have asked the Rangers about the availability of starter Kevin Millwood.
Hank Blalock – Rangers – 11/27 1:43 pm
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have made contact with the representatives for free agent Hank Blalock.
Andruw Jones – Rangers – 11/25 8:10 pm
According to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune, the White Sox have signed outfielder Andruw Jones to a one-year contract.
Omar Vizquel – Rangers – 11/23 6:37 pm
Omar Vizquel will sign with the White Sox on Monday, a source told ESPNChicago.com’s Bruce Levine.
Omar Vizquel – Rangers – 11/23 3:09 pm
Dave van Dyck of the Chicago Tribune reports that the White Sox have offered Omar Vizquel a one-year contract worth $1 million.
Omar Vizquel – Rangers – 11/20 4:38 pm
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the White Sox are close to a one-year deal with infielder Omar Vizquel.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 11/19 1:40 am
Marlon Byrd is unlikely to return to the Rangers, according to MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan.
Omar Vizquel – Rangers – 11/12 6:36 pm
FOXSports.com cites major league sources who say that Omar Vizquel will not return to the Rangers next season.
Eddie Guardado – Rangers – 11/10 5:43 pm
According to FOXSports.com, Eddie Guardado told his agent Kevin Kohler that he wants to play one more year.
Ivan Rodriguez – Rangers – 11/6 2:42 pm
Rangers GM Jon Daniels suggested Thursday that the Rangers will attempt to re-sign Ivan Rodriguez this winter.
Omar Vizquel – Rangers – 11/5 10:40 pm
The Rangers are working towards an agreement with free agent Omar Vizquel.
Marlon Byrd – Rangers – 11/5 10:38 pm
Rangers GM Jon Daniels doesn’t expect to work out an agreement with free agent Marlon Byrd during the 15-day exclusive negotiating window.