Organization will field six teams under new minor league structure
February 10th, 2021
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Arlington, Texas The Texas Rangers today announced the organization’s player development staff for the 2021 season.
The club’s minor league affiliates will be managed by Kenny Holmberg (Triple-A Round Rock), Jared Goedert (Double-A Frisco), Josh Johnson (High-A Hickory), Carlos Cardoza (Low-A Down East), Jay Sullenger (Rookie AZL Rangers), and Carlos Maldonado (Rookie DSL Rangers).
The staff of roving instructors will consist of Matt Hagen (Field Coordinator), Cody Atkinson (Hitting Coordinator), Danny Clark (Pitching Coordinator), Jono Armold (Pitching Coordinator), Turtle Thomas (Roving Catching Coach), and Roy Silver (Roving Coach). In addition to his managerial post at Round Rock, Holmberg will maintain responsibilities as Infield Coordinator. Former Ranger Bobby Wilson, who will serve as the Major League Catching Coach in 2021, will also assume the role of Minor
January 29, 2021
The Texas Rangers brought a promising young hitter on board when they took Justin Foscue with the 14th-overall pick of last summer’s draft. A 21-year-old second baseman, Foscue put up a .958 OPS in his sophomore season at Mississippi State University, and he followed that up by slashing 321/.464/.509 in last year’s truncated collegiate campaign. Moreover, he displayed exemplary plate discipline and bat-to-ball skills. Foscue had 69 plate appearances with the Bulldogs in 2020, and drew 15 walks while striking out just three times.
What kind of hitter does the Huntsville, Alabama native view himself as, and how might that change as he advances through the professional ranks? Foscue addressed those questions, and much more, over the phone earlier this week.
Judge Jennifer L. Ginsburg
Cody Atkinson, 23, of 56 Reed St., Worcester, charged with two counts assault and battery, ordered to stay away and have no contact with alleged victim, abide by restraining order, remain alcohol free with testing, continued to Jan. 8.
Jesus A. Rivera, 29 of 234 Pleasant St., Apt. 1, Worcester, charged with intimidating witness/juror/police/court official, and assault and battery on family/household member, $500 cash bail, continued to Jan. 6.
Jerome Austell, 28, of 28D St., Apt. 1, Whitinsville, charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (a floor), and assault and battery on family/household member, ordered to stay away and have no contact with alleged victim, continued to March 29.