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08:11 AM ET 01.19 | After signing Yu Darvish, what kind of commitment are the Rangers willing to make to a win-now approach? Some of the people who know [Prince Fielder] best believe the chance to win immediately is critically important. The Cubs could build an entire franchise around Fielder, but it seems unlikely they're going to make the playoffs until 2014 at the earliest. ... Inside the industry, there has been a general belief that the Rangers wouldn't sign both Darvish and Fielder, that the financial commitment would be too great at a time when they're also attempting to sign [Josh Hamilton] to an extension. Others believe ownership will give Nolan Ryan and Daniels whatever they want.

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January 19, 2012 08:15 AM ET

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....everything is bigger in texas, including owner deep pockets, appetite for risk, and competetiveness....fielder and oswalt and locking up hamilton and napoli are done deals.....what nolan wants, mgt. gives.....

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January 19, 2012 08:29 AM ET

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What the hell, Prince?

Just c'mon on down here and let's go get the West.

Otis B. Driftwood

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January 19, 2012 08:36 AM ET

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Wow...Rangers making more noise than teams from the east.

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January 19, 2012 08:49 AM ET

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Thirty days until Pitchers & Catchers report, nut bags.

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January 19, 2012 09:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET 01.19 by SlinkyRedfoot

Thirty days until Pitchers & Catchers report, nut bags.

And a very good morning to you Slink.

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January 19, 2012 09:02 AM ET

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Morning PK.

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January 19, 2012 09:11 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:05 AM ET 01.19 by Senor PK no esta

how's things?

Not bad.

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January 19, 2012 09:13 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:29 AM ET 01.19 by Otis B. Driftwood

What the hell, Prince? Just c'mon on down here and let's go get the West.

IMO, the Rangers don't need Prince. They have plenty of offense already. Why waste your money on something you really don't need (see Boston and Carl Crawford). They would be much better saving their cash and going after Hammles, Cain or Shields next winter.