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Decided to post this 2002 Donruss The Rookies autograph card of Hank Blalock today in recognition of him finally getting a contract this year. The card is numbered 6/100. So far Hank hasn’t seen any action with the Rays, still gotta wait and see I supp…

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So Hank Blalock will be going to Spring Training after all. He signed today with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. It is a minor league deal with an out should he not make the team. Joe Madden says that he doesn’t think Hank will make the cut. If he can’t stic…

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So the Rangers bought a pitcher from the Yankees today. A relatively unknown reliever named Edwar Ramirez. Looks like a wait and see situation. Jarrod Saltalamacchia missed today’s Cactus League game because of soreness in his shoulder. That man is wor…

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As most of you know I am collecting the cards of former Texas Longhorn and current Texas Ranger Taylor Teagarden along with Longview Texas native Chris Davis who is also a Ranger. Most of my player collections involve and attempt to acquire every card issued of the player. I believe I will never be able to Touch’em All as there are way to many 1 of 1 cards not too mention I don’t have an unlimited budget. That said I am still going to try and get as close as I can.

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So I go to the mailbox this morning and find a bubble mailer that I was not expecting. I couldn’t think of any trades or purchases that should have been coming in. The return address said RWH. As in RWH from I Heart Halos. Cool!I still had no idea why …

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Something about Ed Brinkman’s picture on card number 49 of the 1968 Topps set looks a little off. Was Ed’s neck as long as it seems here or is there some kind of illusion going on?Brinkman’s .187 average in 1968 almost seems like an illusion. Even for …

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Sorry folks. I am getting hammered by a head cold with occasional intestinal twinges. Doubt I could do justice to a post. Hope to be back tomorrow.

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Nolan Ryan says that he thinks the Rangers can win 92 games this season. Ron Washington says that’s not a problem. Haven’t heard if Ron thinks that Josh Hamilton’s 96 wins is a doable mark or not. 92 would be just fine with me. That would very possibly…

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So it appears that Taylor Teagarden and Jarrod Saltalamacchia are in a dead heat as to who will be the Rangers’ starting catcher this season. Both are doing well in Spring Training so far and there is the possibility that they will share the catching d…

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Not much coming out of Spring Training. The Rangers have started their intra-squad scrimmages and are on track to be ready for the Cactus League.With not much interesting happening with the Rangers now it’s time for trip back to 1973. Today we have Pet…

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Yes, this is the same Don Werner. By the time Don appeared on this 1986 ProCards card his time with the Rangers was behind him. He had last appeared in the Bigs in 1982 for Texas.The next four years were spent toiling in the minors, trying to get back …

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Mike Epstein appears here on card number 358 in the 1968 Topps set. In 1968 he appeared as Washington’s primary first baseman. Mike appeared in 123 of the 161 games the Senators played in ‘68.Considering that 1968 was the year of the pitcher, Epstein a…

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According to T.R. Sullivan the Rangers are bringing in some former players as guest instructors. Ruben Sierra, shown here on a terribly off-kilter 1990 Starline card, is one of them. Others include Rusty Greer, Jeff Russell, Mickey Tettleton, Pete O’Br…

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The Rangers voided Kahlil Greene’s contract today. Apparently his social anxiety disorder is really hammering him and it didn’t look like he was going to make it to Spring Training. This move will take some of the pressure off of him as he attempts to …

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So the Rangers have added Marcus Lemon to their roster in their search for a replacement for Khalil Greene. Marcus is an infielder and the son of former Tiger Chet Lemon.Jeff Huson is another utility infielder who played for Texas. He makes an appearan…

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So Spring Training is under way and there is Rangers news from Arizona. Mostly small stuff but a couple of things that could have a big impact on the season.Michael Young and Vladimir Guerrero reported in today and are supposed to start working out tom…

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So I finally got some 2010 packs today of both Topps and Upper Deck. Got a code card for the Topps Million Card Giveaway. As I was entering the code I thought of the 1998 Pacific Online set. I am showing Mike Simms on card number 745 as an example.How …

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With the off-season trade of Gil Hodges to the Mets following the 1967 an opening was created at the helm of the Senators. Jim Lemon, shown here on card number 341 of the 1968 Topps set, was hired to fill the vacancy.Jim’s card looks a little beat up h…

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Wow! Just realized that I haven’t featured a Josh Hamilton card on the blog since September 29th of last year. Guess that’s what the off-season will do for a guy. Today is the end of the drought though as we see Josh on card number 174 of the 2008 Bowm…

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Former Rangers pitcher Jim Bibby passed away Tuesday evening from undisclosed causes. He was 65 years old.Jim had a solid 12 year Major League career. He appeared in the 1980 All-Star game and was part of the 1979 World Champion Pittsburg Pirates. In a…

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Short and sweet post today because I am up against the clock. I will try and do better tomorrow.Showing Pal Kilgus’ 1989 Fleer card, number 525 in the set. I have the complete base Rangers team set from this year but need a few of the Update cards. Her…

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Less that two days until pitchers and catchers report. With little news from the modern Rangers I thought this would be a good time to take a look at a past pitcher. Dick Bosman appears here on card number 640 of the 1973 Topps set. I must say that I l…

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Less than three days until pitchers and catchers report for the Rangers! Look at Taylor Teagarden on card number 75 of the 2008 Just Minors Gold set (13/100). He’s got his gear bag and is ready to roll.He had better be ready going into Spring Training …

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Have to skip from 1965 to 1967 since I have no 1966 Senators cards at this time. I only have one 1967 card, number 228 in the Topps set, manager Gil Hodges.1967 was Hodges’ fourth full season at the helm of the Senators. True to form the team improved …

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So I get home from work today to find a bubble mailer waiting for me. The return address showed it to be from Adam at Thoughts and Sox. I wondered if I had forgotten a trade we had agreed on and neglected to send my end of the deal. Not that I have muc…

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And it’s not a sticker either! Oh, you thought maybe he had signed a contract for 2010? Well, not yet. I just thought I would show off this 2004 Fleer National Pastime Signature Swings card. It’s got a nice auto of Hank Blalock and is numbered 29/109. …

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For some reason I am short on 1985 Fleer cards. Larry Parrish on card number 564 is one of the few examples I have of the set. As such the wantlist is rather long.1985 Fleer561 Jeff Kunkel569 Dave Stewart574 George Wright1985 Fleer Update49 Toby Harrah…

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1973 was a down year for Dick Billings, shown here on card number 94 of the 1973 Topps set. He had a rough year at the plate, both offensively and defensively. Richard also found himself eclipsed by Ken Suarez. Suarez and Billings platooned behind the …

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Down to just a few hours over eight days left until Spring Training kicks off. Ian Kinsler and Scott Feldman say they are looking forward to it. I know there are a lot of fans out there who can’t wait and the teams are starting to try to gin up the sup…

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