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Ranger updates: Kluber option declined, Farrell assigned to minors, Gibaut claimed
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Ranger updates: Kluber option declined, Farrell assigned to minors, Gibaut claimed

The move we knew was coming is now official. The Texas Rangers have officially declined the option for starting pitcher, Corey Kluber. They pay a $1 million buyout to save $17 million. For a team focused on going young,  this move makes sense. His performance on the mound this year was going to determine the Rangers decision on his option. For a team going younger and needing to save money, this move makes plenty of sense. There is still a possibility that Kluber is brought back on a cheap 1-3 y
Nick Goody activated from IL; Gibaut sent to alternate site
MLB- Texas Rangers

Nick Goody activated from IL; Gibaut sent to alternate site

The Texas Rangers made a couple of more roster moves today. Nick Goody activated from IL Right-handed relief pitcher Nick Goody was activated from the 10-day IL for back spasms. Goody has pitched 4 innings and allowed 3 runs - 2 earned, three walks and two strikeouts. He has given up one home run so it all adds up to a 1.750 WHIP. I'll need to see him a few more times before I make a judgment on his effectiveness. I'd still rather see DeMarcus Evans and can't understand why he isn't in this R
Rangers lose to the Athletics by a touchdown, 10-3
MLB- Texas Rangers

Rangers lose to the Athletics by a touchdown, 10-3

Losing has been a common theme recently for our Texas Rangers. You can't blame it all on the pitching. The blame can easily be spread to the defense and we'll hand some of it to the offense as well. The Rangers lose to the Athletics by a final of 10-3 and are now 11-18 on the season. The Athletics scored 5 runs in the top of the 7th to effectively end the hopes of the Rangers trying to claw their way back. At that point the Rangers had no fight in them. Well touch on this in a bit but the star o