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Player Profile: Nelson Cruz (baseballguys.com)
2 Months David Murphy LF/RF TEX, Mitch Moreland 1B TEX, Lance Berkman 1B/DH TEX, A. J. Pierzynski C TEX, Torii Hunter RF DET Comment

A forgotten player, that's what we could call the Rangers' Nelson Cruz. A power hitter that used to have speed, Cruz has lost his ability to steal bases due to continuing leg issues, and Josh Hamilton is no longer his running mate now that he has signed with the Angels. Because of those factors Cruz [...]

Lance Berkman 1B/DH TEX
2 Months Texas Rangers Comment

Lance Berkman will make his spring debut at first base on Monday night.

Berkman has been limited to DH duties so far this spring, but he's finally ready to play the field. The veteran slugger is expected to function as the team's primary DH during the season, but he may also see occasional playing time at first base.

Lance Berkman 1B/DH TEX
2 Months Texas Rangers Comment

Rangers manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Lance Berkman will play first base "very soon."

Berkman has experiencing no issues with his calf or knees since making his Cactus League debut a few weeks ago. The veteran slugger is expected to play primarily at DH this season, but Texas can use him at first if he feels up to it. And he's been "chomping at the bit" to get some time on defense, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

2013 SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio -- Experts Draft (baseballguys.com)
2 Months Edinson Volquez SP SD, David Hernandez RP ARI, Rajai Davis LF/RF TOR, James McDonald SP PIT, Juan Pierre LF MIA Comment

I just keep doing fantasy baseball drafts don't I? Seems like every time I wake up I get my bowl of cereal, my Red Bull (sometimes there is vodka in it), answer a plethora of tweets and emails, and then I end up being in a draft of some kind. Which draft am I talking [...]

Lance Berkman 1B/DH TEX
2 Months Texas Rangers Comment

Lance Berkman launched a solo homer in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.

Berkman's first Cactus League extra-base hit was a big one. The longball came from the right side of the plate against Cubs' southpaw Hisanori Takahashi. Berkman should be a nice fantasy option as the Rangers' DH this year as long as he stays healthy, but obviously that's far from a given.

Lance Berkman 1B/DH TEX
3 Months Texas Rangers Comment

Lance Berkman (calf) went 1-for-2 with two runs scored in his Cactus League debut Thursday.

Berkman had been battling a right calf strain. "I'm about where you'd expect after not having played last year," Berkman said. "I saw the ball well, but the timing obviously is not there yet. Hopefully I'll get into the rhythm of playing and the timing will come." Rangers manager Ron Washington said he'll likely play Berkman every other day for the time being.

Lance Berkman 1B/DH TEX
3 Months Texas Rangers Comment

Lance Berkman (calf) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut later this week.

Berkman had been told that he'll play Wednesday, but he could be delayed a day after Sunday's running session was postponed by cold weather. "This is really not a big deal at all," he said. "For a guy in my position, this is just general soreness you'd like to see abate before playing in a game."

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