Russell Wilson is a Ranger

[YouthofToday]

The winning quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks was a Rule 5 pickup by the Rangers. He will report to there spring training facility.

The tWtW is strong with Texas.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/03/russell-wilson-plans-to-go-to-spring-training-with-the-rangers/

[Chimi]

He has a baseball card also.

 

 

I guess the reason the Rangers drafted him was because they want him to come to camp and be a positive influence on their young players and show them how to be successful.

Edited February 3, 2014 by Chimi

[laagamer]

I think that's cool. 

 

Kid is pretty athletic. Seems like a baseball player. 

 

 

EDIT:   Found this.

 

Edited February 3, 2014 by laagamer

[Stradling]

The winning quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks was a Rule 5 pickup by the Rangers. He will report to there spring training facility.

The tWtW is strong with Texas.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/03/russell-wilson-plans-to-go-to-spring-training-with-the-rangers/

Is their will to win as stong as your will to be redundant (TwTbR)?

[jsnpritchett]

Is their will to win as stong as your will to be redundant (TwTbR)?

 

At least he didn't mention Albert Pujols...

[Stradling]

Yet

[LBHalos17]

Kudos to him for taking this chance.  Other message boards are talking about him switching sports to make more money in baseball with a longer career, but I think maybe he just loves baseball too.  If anything, it's a good cross-training opportunity in his off-season.  I don't think he'll switch sports, but it will be fun to hopefully get to see him play against the Angels on 3/4!

 

I bet it could be arranged for Chuck to meet him, tho he will sure look funny wearing an Angels-red cap with his Seahawks jersey...

[Blarg]

I am sure the Seahawks will be thrilled to see him risk injury in the off season and will void his contract the moment he goes on the MLB DL.

[nando714]

This is why they traded Kinsler

[sneaky_flute]

His transition from football to baseball is kind of interesting, but he's not very good.

[DMVol]

I am sure the Seahawks will be thrilled to see him risk injury in the off season and will void his contract the moment he goes on the MLB DL.

+1....He has, potentially, a hugely lucrative ahead career of him as an NFL QB....why would you risk getting your wrist broken or, worse, beaned by a wild rookie pitcher in spring training? 

[Glen]

In related news, we just signed Jay Cutler.

[mtangelsfan]

In related news, we just signed Jay Cutler.

 

Perfect for the Angels.  Live arm, but has trouble locating his pitches.

[Chuck]

Kudos to him for taking this chance.  Other message boards are talking about him switching sports to make more money in baseball with a longer career, but I think maybe he just loves baseball too.  If anything, it's a good cross-training opportunity in his off-season.  I don't think he'll switch sports, but it will be fun to hopefully get to see him play against the Angels on 3/4!

 

I bet it could be arranged for Chuck to meet him, tho he will sure look funny wearing an Angels-red cap with his Seahawks jersey...

 

Russell Wilson is just in camp to inspire and be a role model to the younger kids in ST. I wish we had picked him. He's a smart kid with good work ethic and a great attitude. He embodies the OGAAT like no other I've seen. He doesn't let the pressure of the game get to him, no matter the score or circumstances..

[Thomas]

In related news, we just signed Jay Cutler.

That's good, the Angels could use help in the proper moping department.

[Inside Pitch]

Russell Wilson is just in camp to inspire and be a role model to the younger kids in ST. I wish we had picked him. He's a smart kid with good work ethic and a great attitude. He embodies the OGAAT like no other I've seen. He doesn't let the pressure of the game get to him, no matter the score or circumstances..

 

"VALIDATION" -- Mike Scioscia.

[Chuck]

FOX Sports confirms Russell Wilson won't "actively participate" in Texas Rangers spring training.

 

Any discerning fan already knew this, but apparently some didn't. The Rangers acquired Wilson's rights in last year's Rule 5 draft with the sole intention of using him as a mascot/motivational speaker. Wilson was at one point pursuing a potential career in baseball, but hung up his cleats after hitting .229/.354/.356 across 379 plate appearances in the low minors.

[Docwaukee]

Is their will to win as stong as your will to be redundant (TwTbR)?

I smell a Tebow post coming like a fart in a car.  

[ukyah]

it's marketing people, and it's worked out beautifully for the rangers. come one, come all. see the rangers and super bowl winning qb russel wilson.

[YouthofToday]

I actually met Russell Wilson last Spring in Manhattan Beach at a bar. Nice, but intense guy. He probably did not like the fact I was was gazing at his wife though.