The Rangers and Angels are currently tied for first place in the AL West, with 11-6 records. The latest from the division:
- For what seems like the hundredth time, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik explained why he is not looking to trade ace Felix Hernandez. His latest comments came today on the Brock and Salk Show on 710 ESPN Seattle.
- The Rangers made a series of roster moves today, purchasing Brett Tomko's contract, recalling catcher Taylor Teagarden, putting Mason Tobin on the DL, and optioning Michael Kirkman. In the opinion of Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, they're likely to create a 40-man roster spot for Tomko by moving Wilmer Font to the 60-day DL.
- Leonys Martin awaits a work permit before his $15.5MM deal with Texas can be made official, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (link in Spanish). A source close to the negotiations told Ebro, "Everything should come through in one or two weeks, but the deal is still on, without any problems."
- MLB.com's Lyle Spencer fills us in on Brandon Wood, who was recently designated for assignment by the Angels. Spencer says Wood "is a shortstop in his heart and mind," and likes the Padres and Diamondbacks as fits for him. For a look at other possible matches for Wood, check out my article from earlier today.
i’m a shortstop in my heart and mind too. hasn’t helped so far
I don’t know who you are or what your skills are like
but I’m pretty sure you could OPS .455 as well..
Why don’t the Angels and Mariners do a Brandon Wood for Felix Hernandez swap. Then Jack Z won’t have to keep talking about King Felix. It’s a win-win.
I have a better idea Mike Trout for Milton Bradely. Sure could use another overpaid OF.
I’d take that deal in a second.
Jack Z in a GENIUS!
Ian Snell, Jack Wilson, and Brandon League say hi!
Trout? I’m holding out for Brett Gardner…the best OF in baseball!!!!
And its another chance to stick it to the Yankees!!!!!!!
Wow, you’re obsessed with the Yankees, man. You hate the Yanks more than you like the Ms. That’s like, sad.
Its called humor andsarcasm my trolling stalker….
Yet it’s always about the Yankees with you, even in a thread about the AL West hahaaha.
How am I trolling? lol More like pointing out facts. BOOM!
wow dude, you really need to get a life!
Jack Zduriencik may just end up trading Felix just so people stop asking the question of when he’s going to trade him..
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It really does work
Last I checked, Jack Zduriencik is not your dad.
My producer is one of those dads. It does work. lol
last I checked, you clearly didn’t get the reference, move along
“Last I checked” stalker much?
Don’t know a whole lot about Leonys Martin, but from what I understand he’s a light-hitting outfielder with good defense and great speed. $15.5 million sounds just a tad bit high. If the Rangers really wanted another Borbon, I’m sure the Braves would’ve parted with Matt Young….
Difference is Martin hits for high average and walks a lot. So he’d actually be able to use that speed on the bases unlike Borbon who could run around in the dugout I guess.
I though Tomko’s arm had turned to stone.