So ... Will the Sheets Hit The Fan?
With the New York Mets signing Oliver Perez, the Texas Rangers' chances of landing free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets just got stronger. Likewise, their radio signal for 2009 is also beefed up.
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The announcement that Rangers' weekday games will be broadcast on 105.3 The Fan means that 110 of Texas' 162 will be in crystal clear, high-definition radio on a 100,000-watt signal that can be heard from Waco beyond the Red River. KRLD 1080 AM, which has broadcast the Rangers' games on its 50,000-watt signal since 1995, will retain the club's weekend broadcasts.
So, The Fan is keeping its weekends open. Hmm, wonder why?
I have a guess.
Team called the Dallas Cowboys ring a bell? Thought so.
Not that 1080 AM's signal is chopped livuh, but if you're a Rangers' fan this is exciting news, no? Finally, summer night baseball in FM.
Better yet, Eric Nadel returns with new partner Dave Barnett, which should make for a terrific pairing in the booth. The 30-minute pre- and post-game shows remain intact, as does Mike Ogulnick hosting Rangers Replay after the game.
The Fan's first game - one of its 15 during spring training - will be Feb. 26 against the Kansas City Royals from Surprise, Arizona. The Fan will broadcast the season opener, April 6 against the Cleveland Indians in Arlington.
Look at it this way, the Rangers never got to the World Series on AM.





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