Adams gets $4.4 million from Texas: Rangers RP Mike Adams, who is recovering from early January hernia surgery, agreed to a one-year, $4.4 million contract on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. (Updated 01/17/2012)
Injury Report
Hernia - Questionable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/14/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Adams had successful surgery and still hopes to be ready for the start of spring training. But it does appear he will be ready for the start of the season, which is what counts. Adams will be a setup man for closer Joe Nathan. Adams might get some save chances, but he is mostly a Fantasy option in leagues that use true middle men. He is one of the better non-closers in the majors. (Updated 01/17/2012).
10/25/2011 03:05 Washington, Rangers use smarts, strength to win Game 5
Texas is one win away from a title. Scott Miller says Ron Washington's brain and Mike Napoli's brawn -- also far from shabby on defense -- overwhelm the Cardinals, who find themselves in a do-or-die situation.
10/24/2011 02:11 Holland makes name, changes complexion of World Series
Just like that, Texas goes from reeling to thriving. Danny Knobler says the talented but inconsistent Derek Holland pulls it all together for one night to secure a place in Rangers lore.
10/23/2011 03:18 Rangers should be scared of tired bullpen, not Cardinals
The Rangers reached the World Series because of a deep bullpen. Danny Knobler says after losing Game 3, that same Texas bullpen might be why they can wind up losing to the Cardinals.
10/20/2011 23:16 Rangers rally with two runs in ninth, tie World Series
Down to their last three outs, and in danger of dropping into a serious World Series deficit, the Texas Rangers rallied against St. Louis' vaunted bullpen for a 2-1 victory Thursday night.
10/18/2011 18:26 Rangers, Cards have little in common, but a lot to love
In 15 years of interleague action, the Cards and Rangers have rarely met. It's still an intriguing matchup, says Danny Knobler, who points out what's unique about these World Series opponents.
Mike Adams has established himself as one of the majors' best set-up men over the last three seasons, as he has not finished with an ERA above 2.00 in any of those years. He has been such a coveted bullpen arm that the Rangers traded two of their best pitching prospects, Joseph Wieland and Robbie Erlin, to acquire him for the home stretch last season. Texas has enough bullpen depth that Adams will likely find himself having to split holds with several other relievers, but that shouldn't impact his Fantasy value much. He is enough of a help with strikeouts, ERA and WHIP that he remains a top option in leagues that use non-closers in reliever slots. (Updated 2/6/12)
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
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