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Gotcha. Fielding is a weak part of my game, too. So frustrating when a line drive is hit to 3rd and I move my player, only to find out I moved him AWAY from the ball.

Rangers 8
Angels 0

TEX...0-4-0-1-0-0-2-0-1
LAA...0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

W: Verlander (1-0) L: G.Jimenez (0-1)

Drew ss 3-6, 2 2b, rbi, r
Cano dh 2-5, hr, 2 rbi, 2 r
Zimmerman 3b 2-5, so
Willingham lf 4-4, 2b, rbi
-Mathis pr-c 1-1, r
Pence rf 1-5
Hamilton cf 1-3, r
-Votto ph-1b 2-2, 2 2b, rbi
D.Johnson 1b 0-3
-Jones ph-cf 2-2, 2 r
Ruiz c 1-4, 2b
-McPherson pr-lf 1-1, 3b, rbi
Harris 2b 2-5, 2b, 2 rbi, r, so

E: Harris

Verlander (W) 9 ip, 84 pt, 5 h, 7 k

Rangers 0
Angels 2

TEX...0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
LAA...0-0-0-2-0-0-0-0-X

W: Smoltz (2-0) L: McCarthy (0-1)

Drew ss 0-3
-Harris ph-ss 1-1
Cano 2b 1-4
Zimmerman 3b 1-4, so
Hamilton cf 0-4
Pence rf 1-4, so
D.Johnson 1b 3-4
Willingham lf 1-4
-McPherson pr 0-0
Votto dh 1-4
Mathis c 1-3
-Ruiz ph 0-1

McCarthy (L) 5 ip, 64 pt, 3 h, 2 r, 6 k
O'Day (-) 1 ip, 9 pt, 1 h, 1 k
Frasor (-) 1 ip, 7 pt, 1 k
Colome (-) 1 ip, 12 pt, 1 h

With rumors swirling about possible trades, the Arlington Star staff sat down for an interview with Rangers GM Jon Daniels.

STAR: Are the rumors true that you are looking to trade some players?

JD: We are always looking to improve our team through any means possible.

STAR: Are there any particular areas of interest?

JD: Dan Johnson and Josh Hamilton have struggled to start this season, so we are evaluating possible replacements. We are also looking at some relief pitchers.

STAR: Any notable players?

JD: Center fielder B.J. Upton is on our list, there are also some relievers of interest such as right-hander Heath Bell.

STAR: Does there appear to be any interest in any of the players on your trade block - Johnson, Hamilton, etc.?

JD: Both Dan and Josh have received considerable interest from many teams. Some of the players at Round Rock have been listed as tradeable assets and are getting some inquiries from teams looking to bolster their depth.

STAR: Anything peculiar that you have found thus far?

JD: I forget which team, but one club had no true first basemen and only one shortstop. We offered them Johnson for some minor-leaguers, and they gave the trades very low approval ratings.

STAR: Could these trades include adding salary to upgrade talent-wise?

JD: If we see a player who is worth his high price tag, we will look into a deal for him.

STAR: Thank you.

Rangers 8
Angels 0

TEX...0-0-0-2-2-1-0-0-3
LAA...0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

W: Hernandez (1-0) L: C.Young (0-2)

McPherson lf 2-5, 2b, r
Cano 2b 3-5, 2b, rbi, r, 2 so
Zimmerman 3b 2-5, 2b, hr, 2 rbi, 2 r, 3 so
Willingham dh 2-5, hr, rbi, r
Pence rf 3-5, 2b, rbi, r, so
Harris ss 3-5, 2b, rbi, r, so
Hamilton cf 2-5, 2b, rbi, r
D.Johnson 1b 2-5, 2b, rbi, so
Ruiz c 1-5, 2b, so

Hernandez (W) 9 ip, 81 pt, 4 h, 9 k

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Zach Duke (1-0, 0.00, 11 K) was named AL Player of the Week along with Twins 2B Kelly Johnson (.400/5/13). Mets 1B Ryan Howard (.609/5/11) and Diamondbacks SP Roy Oswalt (1-0, 0.00, 9 K) took home the NL awards.

Before the game, the Rangers called up RHP Rich Thompson from AAA Round Rock and designated RHP Jesus Colome for assignment.

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Orioles 0
Rangers 7

BAL...0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
TEX...0-0-0-1-4-0-1-1-X

W: Lincecum (1-0) L: Ol.Perez (1-1)

Drew ss 2-4, 2b, rbi, r, 2 so
Cano 2b 2-4, 2 2b, rbi, r, so
Zimmerman 3b 1-4, hr, 2 rbi, r
Willingham lf 2-4, 2 2b, 2 r
Pence rf 2-4, 2b, rbi
D.Johnson 1b 1-4, 3b, rbi
McPherson cf 2-4
Ruiz c 1-3, r
Jones dh 1-3, hr, rbi, r, so

SB: Drew
CS: Pence

Lincecum (W) 7 ip, 61 pt, 4 h, 5 k
Frasor (-) 1 ip, 13 pt, 1 h
Ring (-) 0.1 ip, 5 pt
Thompson (-) 0.2 ip, 7 pt, 1 h, 2 k

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RHP Rich Thompson's control improved from a G-70 to a G-71!

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A trade was made with the Cleveland Indians, sending RHP Jesus Colome and cash in order to acquire RHP Micah Owings. Owings was assigned to Round Rock, but is expected to be recalled as a long reliever in the near future.

Micah Owings is a dual-threat as a pitcher and hitter. You could use him as a starter and a pinch hitter off the bench. Good move.

Orioles 2
Rangers 3

BAL...0-1-0-1-0-0-0-0-0
TEX...2-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-X

W: Duke (2-0) L: Batista (1-1) S: Papelbon (2)

Drew ss 0-4, so
Harris 3b 1-4, r
Cano 2b 1-4, rbi, 2 so
Willingham lf 1-4, hr, 2 rbi, r, so
D.Johnson 1b 2-2, 2b
-Votto 1b 0-2, so
McPherson rf 0-4
Hamilton cf 2-3
Ruiz c 1-3
Jones dh 2-3, r

Duke (W) 6.1 ip, 68 pt, 7 h, 2 r, 9 k
Orvella (H) 0.2 ip, 3 pt
Wilson (H) 1 ip, 14 pt, 2 h, 1 k
Papelbon (S) 1 ip, 7 pt, 1 h, 1 k

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Dan Johnson left the game with a leg injury in the 5th inning. He is listed as day-to-day.

I have a bad habit of dong that myself Especially with my corner infielders.