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11/07/2009

Texas Rangers' Young still hungry for a title

"You get to a certain point in your career and all you want to do is win," said the Texas Rangers' Michael Young.

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The Texas Rangers' Michael Young wants to win, writes columnist Evan Grant. Only two active players have played in more games than Young without reaching the playoffs.

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11/05/2009

Texas Rangers' new hitting coach plans to listen

Clint Hurdle instructed Rockies hitters from 1997 to 2002 before he was promoted to replace Buddy Bell as manager.

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The Texas Rangers hired a hitting coach Thursday who definitely brings a creative approach to improving the offense. This is what Clint Hurdle plans to tell the players he knows about hitting: Nothing. It might just be the right first step, writes Evan Grant.

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Texas Rangers hire Hurdle as hitting coach
Clint Hurdle might have been a man without a job, but he wasn't a man without options only six months removed from his job as manager of the Colorado Rockies.

11/04/2009

Matsui's 6 RBIs carry Yankees to World Series title

The New York Yankees celebrate their World Series clinching victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Wednesday night's Game 6.

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The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies, 7-3, in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.

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Sources: Texas Rangers settle on Clint Hurdle as hitting coach

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Former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is expected to be named the Rangers hitting coach, three sources said Tuesday.

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Former Texas Rangers pitcher Padilla shoots his own leg
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the leg in Nicaragua. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla didn't need surgery after spending time at Managua's Metropolitan Hospital.

11/03/2009

When Texas Rangers make new hire, don't expect an instant hit

Rudy Jaramillo (left), pictured here in 1998, was the Rangers' hitting coach for 15 seasons. Former Ranger Rusty Greer (right) is a candidate to become the team's new hitting instructor.

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Whether it's Rusty Greer, Clint Hurdle, Thad Bosley or Gerald Perry, the Texas Rangers' new hitting instructor had better be long on patience and short on bluster, writes Kevin Sherrington. And don't expect results as swift as pitching coach Mike Maddux got last season.

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11/02/2009

Utley, Lee keep Phillies alive with 8-6 win in Game 5

The Phillies' Chase Utley hits a solo home run off Yankees reliever Phil Coke as catcher Jorge Posada looks on in the seventh inning of Game 5.

Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, backing Cliff Lee once again as Philadelphia staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory Monday night and set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003.

11/03/2009

Texas Rangers' search for hitting coach in final stretch
Four finalists to be the Rangers' hitting coach were interviewed Monday in Arlington, and chances are good that one will be hired today to replace Rudy Jaramillo.

10/31/2009

New York Yankees win Game 3, 8-5

New York Yankees' Nick Swisher (left) is greeted by Derek Jeter after Swisher's solo home run in the sixth inning of Game 3 on Saturday.

Alex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night for a 2-1 edge.

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10/29/2009

Texas Rangers' search for hitting coach down to four

Former Texas Rangers outfielder Rusty Greer is one of four candidates to become the team's new hitting instructor.

Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Rusty Greer is one of four finalists as the team seeks to replace Rudy Jaramillo as hitting coach. Greer made the final cut along with former big league hitting coaches Thad Bosley, Gerald Perry and Clint Hurdle. The Rangers will conduct interviews Monday and make a decision later in the week.

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10/28/2009

Texas Rangers put priority on search for hitting coach
The Texas Rangers are hoping to have a new hitting coach on the payroll by the end of next week, if their timetable for the interview process isn't disrupted.

10/27/2009

Phillies would be good role models for Texas Rangers

The Phillies work out Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, where the World Series is set to open tonight.

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If the Texas Rangers really want to find a postseason participant to model the franchise on, the Philadelphia Phillies are that team, writes Evan Grant. Philadelphia has built itself a dynastic team the smartest way possible.

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Texas Rangers talk to Greer about hitting instructor position
If the Rangers are seeking advice on improving their approach at the plate, they certainly went to the right place to talk on the first day of casual interviews for a hitting instructor.