Saturday a.m. Rangers stuff

That was unpleasant, yesterday.

Drew Davison's game story talks about Nick Tepesch learning a harsh lesson about the problem with hitting the #9 hitter to lead off an inning.

Evan Grant talks about the learning experience Tepesch had yesterday in allowing a big inning that led to the Blue Jays winning.

Todd Wills has his Rapid Reaction at the ESPN Dallas blog.

The Rangers announced that Pudge Rodriguez has been named to the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. Juan Gonzalez was also picked, but he declined.

The S-T has a story on the extended family of Ranger 2nd round draft pick Akeem Bostick.

Wills has a story on the cut fastball of first round pick Alex Gonzalez.

Master Tesfatsion has a rundown of the players the Rangers selected in day two of the draft.

Kevin Sherrington says that only young pitchers need a limit on the number of pitches they throw.

The S-T's notes talk about Chris McGuiness's debut, the problems the Toronto turf presents for the Rangers, and items from the 2nd day of the draft.