 Rangers Vital Signs
By Mark Robinson
Location: Surprise Stadium - Surprise, Arizona
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14th
First Game: Feb. 25th
Schedule
Projected Opening Day Line-up:
- Ian Kinsler - 2B
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Michael Young - 3B
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Josh Hamilton - CF
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Nelson Cruz - RF
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Chris Davis - 1B
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Hank Blalock - DH
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Jarrod Saltalmacchia - C
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David Murphy - LF
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Omar Vizquel - SS
Projected Bench
Taylor Teagarden - R - C
German Duran - R - IF
Frank Catalanotto - L - OF/1B/DH
Marlon Byrd - R - OF
Projected Rotation
Kevin Millwood - R
Vicente Padilla - R
Matt Harrison - L
Brandon McCarthy - R
Scott Feldman - R
Project Bullpen
Long Relief:
Dustin Nippert, Kason Gabbard
Middle Relief: C.J. Wilson, Warner Madrigal
Set-Up: Eddie Guardado, Josh Rupe
Closer: Frank Francisco Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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