Angels Eye Big 1973 Year After Freeway Trade
California Angels outline a hopeful 1973 outlook with strong pitching led by Nolan Ryan Clyde Wright and Rudy May new Manager Bobby Winkles and a heated competition from seven players traded with the Dodgers. Dalton notes past losses and fan attendance while Robinson and others push for a higher finish.
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Associated Press
Palm Springs
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California Angels
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Nolan Ryan
Clyde Wright
Bobby Winkles
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Anaheim
Winkles
Arizona State
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California
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Wright
Rudy
Messersmith
Singer
Dodgers
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Ken Berry
Grabarkewitz
Sandy Alomar
Robinson
Baltimore
Rangers Count On Big Name Batters From Texas
Texas Rangers rely on new manager Whitey Herzog a focus on fundamentals and a trio of star hitters to improve this season They traded for Epstein the Oakland first baseman Johnson and Carty to boost the lineup Epstein hit 26 homers last year Herzog demands tougher spring camp and fewer self inflicted mistakes as Harrah notes a positive shift in attitude over last season.
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Texas Rangers
Rangers
Whitey Herfog
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Texas
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Epstein
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Breseman
Johnson
Carty
Rangers Strengthen with Key Midseason Trades
The Rangers add Mike Epstein from Oakland, Alex Johnson from Cleveland, and Rico Carter from Atlanta as they rebuild a weak pitching club headed by Dick Bosman and Rich Hand. New faces Epstein and Johnson boost batting while Carty shines with a .317 lifetime average. The club aims to improve from last year’s 73-89 finish and chase a stronger AL West standing.
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Rangers
Mike Epstein
Oakland
Alex Johnson
Cleveland
Rico Carty
Atlanta
Dick Bosman
Rich Hand
Carty
Erpstein
Wade
King Johnson
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