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Tom Hicks was right

 

The Rangers lured the four-time All-Star shortstop from the Seattle Mariners with a 10-year, $252 million contract Monday.

"Alex is the player we believe will allow this franchise to fulfill its dream of continuing on its path to becoming a World Series champion," Rangers owner Tom Hicks said.

 

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Dec 11th 2000: The Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a record 10 year $250 Million contract, with the hope he would help the rangers go to the World Series for the first time. 10 years later, Alex Rodriguez looks at a call third strike to send the Rangers to the World Series. Who knew?

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I give Tom Hicks credit for hiring JD and letting him do what he do.

That’s all. i don’t really want to get into all the way he set this club back right now.

"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST

by jam0152 on Oct 23, 2010 11:58 AM CDT reply actions  

I don't think he controls the Stars in any way anymore.

I think they are fully in the creditors’ hands now. Any Defending Big D types wanna verify that?

by shroomer on Oct 23, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

And they're off to a great start

Isn’t that amazing how it happens? I fully expect Liverpool to not be relegated and to win the EPL for three straight seasons.

Ben - The artist formally known as - jihana

by Eros on Oct 23, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

EG had it first, right?

I’ve seen this comment all over the place, but the first I saw it was from Evan Grant’s tweet.

by talkingmike on Oct 23, 2010 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Great story.

Please tell it again.

"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."

"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29

by TooLegitToQuit on Oct 23, 2010 3:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

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