A. Sampson
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Adrian Sampson

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Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 2", 210 lbs
Age
32
Born
10-07-1991
Batting/Throwing
R/R
Adrian Sampson, Hayden Wesneski look to win fifth starter role, improve in different ways

Sampson and Wesneski are honing certain pitches to give themselves the best shot as they compete for the final spot in the Cubs' rotation.

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Adrian Sampson, Hayden Wesneski look to win fifth starter role, improve in different ways
Examining the state of the Texas Rangers as Winter Meetings begin

A player-by-player look at those who have departed and those who remain, and introduce you to the new additions.

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Examining the state of the Texas Rangers as Winter Meetings begin
The Rangers non-tendered four pitchers, including Matt Bush. Here's what you need to know

Sources with the team indicated that they were open to bringing Bush (and the others) back on a minor-league deal, but for the time being, Bush is again a free agent.

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The Rangers non-tendered four pitchers, including Matt Bush. Here's what you need to know
Adrian Sampson's first start back was impressive, even if it did come in a 1-0 loss

Starting for the first time after missing two years because of an elbow injury, Sampson goes five innings and allows just two hits and one run.

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Adrian Sampson's first start back was impressive, even if it did come in a 1-0 loss
As time continues unabated, we may be seeing the final games of Bartolo Colon's career

It's a strange thing to see a generation pass. In baseball, it can mean the slow countdown of former Montréal Expos until there is one. Bartolo Colon is that one — and we may be witnessing his finale

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As time continues unabated, we may be seeing the final games of Bartolo Colon's career
Meet C.D. Pelham, the latest rookie to get the call for Texas

"My girlfriend, she had been looking forward to me coming home since (Monday) was (Frisco's) last game, but she was just as happy as I was that I got the call-up. My parents were just hollering."

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Meet C.D. Pelham, the latest rookie to get the call for Texas
For Adrián Beltré, what if forever is now?

"There are a lot of things that are certain in this," Jeff Banister said. "Playing does come to an end. For everybody. That's inevitable."

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For Adrián Beltré, what if forever is now?