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Wilson finds himself working in a jam

By john • Mar 19th, 2008 • Category: c.j. wilson, frank catalanotto, texas rangers

It’s the middle of March and Texas Rangers closer C.J. Wilson has already found himself in the first jam of the season.
Jeff Pearlman recently released an article on ESPN’s Page 2 site talking about how major league baseball players should care more about the election in process. Aside from a few comments sprinkled in by [...]


C.J. Wilson

By john • Jan 16th, 2008 • Category: c.j. wilson, texas rangers

Birth Name: Christoper John Wilson
Nick Name:
Teams: Texas Rangers 2005-2007 (#43)
Born: November 18, 1980
Birth Place: Newport Beach, CA
Resides:
Height: 6′2 Weight: 200 lbs.
Position: Relief Pitcher
Throws: Left Bats: Left
College: Loyola Marymount University
Drafted: Rangers, fifth round of 2001 amateur draft
Debut: June 10, 2005

“Quote” - C.J. Wilson
C.J. Wilson has become a fan favorite around baseball because of his quirks. Wilson [...]


Washington wants a vet as closer

By john • Sep 23rd, 2007 • Category: c.j. wilson, joaquin benoit, ron washington, texas rangers, todd jones

Benoit, Wilson could be relegated to setup roles again
Living in Texas and being a Ranger fan I cannot begin to tell you my constant frustration with the way Ron Washington thinks. Whether it was trying to get Mark Teixiera to take more pitches or his flawed logic that Scott Feldman could record an out.
Recently the [...]