Rangers select Seahawks QB Russell Wilson in Rule 5 draft - #MMBSports

The 2013 Winter Meetings come to an end today, unofficially with this morning's Rule 5 draft. Most executives will leave Orlando by midday.

A total of nine players were selected in the major-league phase (fewest in 15 years), but the most interesting pick came in the Triple-A portion. The Rangers selected current Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson from the Rockies with the 15th pick and now control his baseball rights. Because of the way the minor-league phase works, Texas essentially bought him from Colorado for the $12,000 fee.

REPORT: #Phillies Offer Josh Hamilton 3 Year Contract

The Phillies have offered free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton a three-year contract, reports 94WIP’s Anthony Gargano per a source close to the situation.

Later, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News told Gargano and Glen Macnow on 94WIP that he believes a deal in the range of three years, and $80 million would get a deal done with Hamilton.

The 31 year-old Hamilton hit .285 with 43 home runs, 128 RBIs and an OPS of .930 for Texas in 2012.

#Phillies acquire 3B Michael Young from Texas

The Phillies filled another need Saturday when they acquired veteran infielder Michael Young from the Texas Rangers for two pitchers.

Report: Rangers Scouting Cole Hamels

Ten games out of first place, the Phillies could look to become sellers between now and the July 31 trade deadline, though general manager Ruben Amaro said otherwise on Saturday after trading Jim Thome to the Orioles.

Roy Oswalt Signs With Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers on Tuesday signed the free agent right-hander, according to The Dallas Morning News. 

Former Yankee Pitcher Hideki Irabu Found Dead; Apparent Suicide

Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was found dead yesterday in his California home -- and law enforcement sources believe it appears he committed suicide by hanging himself. We're told a friend found him.

Texas Rangers Want Your Vote, Texas or Rangers On Jerseys?

The Texas Rangers have dilemma, no not Cliff Lee that ship has already sailed. The problem the Rangers are having (and honestly been having) is what to put on the front of their jerseys. Currently it says TEXAS, but they want to know if you the fans would prefer TEXAS or RANGERS. As you can they have tried both just like they have tried both red and blue caps. I am thinking the RANGERS will be the old school look worn by Nolan Ryan, but I could be wrong. If you want to voice your opinion and throw your vote in, then head over  to http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/.