Friday Texas Rangers things

Good morning, folks...

The Texas Rangers announced that Matt Vinnola, their Director of Baseball Operations, was fired. I had not heard of him, but it sounds like from his job description he was a back office person who handled administrative issues, arbitration cases, payroll, and the like.

Gerry Fraley talks to scouts about what’s gone wrong with Martin Perez.

Jeff Wilson looks at some players he would like to see called up tomorrow, with Connor Sadzeck, Chris Rowley, Destin Hood and Preston Beck among those identified.

The Rangers announced their Arizona Fall League contingent yesterday.

Bartolo Colon wants to have a farewell tour in the Dominican Winter League before he retires.

Brian McTaggert identifies key moves each of the five A.L. West teams could make.