Catcher - RealGM Wiretap The Texas Rangers are looking for depth at both second base and catcher as Opening Day nears.
The expected starters at both positions -- Jurickson Profar and Geovany Soto -- are each expected to miss 10-12 weeks with injuries.
The Rangers have looked at catchers such as Francisco Cervelli and George Kottaras Florida Panthers T-Shirts , while inquiring about Rickie Weeks for second.
Burnett Headed To Yankees Bullpen - RealGM Wiretap A.J. Burnett hurt his chances of remaining in the starting rotation of the Yankees on Friday night against the Orioles. New York plans to cut their rotation from six to five soon. "There is nothing there to work with," a scout said of Burnett's five-inning outing that resulted in a 12-5 loss. "Nothing. No location. He won't pitch inside. No command." Burnett agreed with the scout about not using his fastball. "In the third inning I got mad and started pitching in and got aggressive," said Burnett, who gave up six runs in the second inning and nine overall. "I need to pitch in more. I know guys are sitting and waiting. In the past I got away with it because I threw 97-98 [mph]. I have good stuff but I don't throw that hard." Mike Scioscia Wont Have Say In Angels Hunt For GM - RealGM Wiretap
Mike Scioscia doesn't expect to have a role in who the Los Angeles Angels hire as their next general manager.
"I don't plan on being part of any selection committee," Scioscia said. "I know the role of a manager in an organization, and I love that part of it. It's not to go pick a GM. I just think, just like any team Florida Panthers Hoodie , you have to be philosophically on the same page, all the way down from ownership to the general manager's seat to the manager to the Minor Leagues and scouting director, everything that's important in fueling your Major League roster. You have to be on the same page."
Jerry Dipoto resigned as GM on July 1, prompting Bill Stoneman to take over in the interim.