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Texas Rangers History Today: Jon Daniels Becomes General Manager - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington give a jersey to Adrian Beltre, the Rangers' new third baseman, during a press conference on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (
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Hunter Pence-type finds have not been uncommon for Jon Daniels and the Rangers - Dallas Sports Fanatic
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While Jon Daniels is 'optimistic' about baseball's return, Rangers' Elvis Andrus still sees challenges
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Even after injury to Chirinos, Jon Daniels says Rangers have yet to reopen talks of acquiring frontline catcher
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Rangers manager Ron Washington, left and general manager Jon Daniels, right, pose with new Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish during a press conference at The Ballpark in Arlington on January 20, 2012
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