Rangers Unusually Quiet This Offseason

Coming off a disappointing finish to the 2012 season, fans with Texas Rangers tickets were clamoring to see the team make some big moves this offseason. However, while the Rangers have been involved with several of the big names this winter, GM Jon Daniels has not been able to land those targets. In fact, the biggest news for Texas this offseason was former MVP Josh Hamilton signing with the AL West rival Angels, who gave the slugger a five-year, $125 million contract to lure him away from the Rangers. Texas also could not outbid the Dodgers for pitcher Zach Greinke, leaving the team still searching for starting pitching options. The Rangers have also been heavily linked with Arizona OF Justin Upton in trade talks, but so far the two teams have not been able to work out a deal centered around the 25-year old slugger. With both the trade and free agent market drying up, Texas’ options for the rest of the offseason are pretty limited.

However, the Rangers have made several minor moves this offseason that should help them going forward. In desperate need for catching after Mike Napoli left for Boston, Texas reached a one-year deal with former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who is coming off the best season of his career. While the 36-year old probably does not have too many years left, he should be a solid short-term solution for the Rangers, especially because he gives the club another left-handed bat with some power. The Rangers other important move this offseason was signing former Royals closer Joakim Soria to add more depth to the bullpen. Soria, who did not play in 2012 after having Tommy John surgery, should be fully recovered sometime in the first half of the season, and he should form an impressive duo with closer Joe Nathan late in games. There is still plenty of time left before the season starts to make additional moves, and Daniels always seems to have a few tricks up his sleeve. It just has not been the big offseason that Rangers fans were expecting just weeks ago.

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Feed The Soul House Of Blues Style While In Vegas

Las Vegas is a prime vacation and weekend getaway location. Packed full of gambling fun, bright lights and an atmosphere for adult fun, this hotspot gets its fair share of visitors every year. One of the hottest attractions in this city is the House of Blues Las Vegas, a visit to this hip attraction is a definite must do while in Vegas.

Open from 8 am till 11:00 pm during weekdays and till midnight during the weekends, the House of Blues serves up an exquisite dining opportunity whether seeking breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is absolutely pleasing to the palette, served hot and fresh, a meal here is definitely unforgettable. The menu is created by none other than the celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez, who is renowned for creating delectable meals that please even the pickiest of palettes.

The Paramount Theatre History In A Nutshell

Paramount Pictures has been making movies since the early 20th century. As showcases for their work in motion pictures, many movie theaters started to pop up around the United States, notably the ParamountTheatre in Illinois.

Alabama DC Smart Lives Up to Name

Alabama head coach Nick Saban is generally regarded as the architect of the ferocious defense that has led the Crimson Tide back to the BCS Championship Game. However, defensive coordinator Kirby Smart’s influence on the unit is just as important. The soon-to-be 37 year old Smart is one of the brightest defensive minds in the college ranks, and has the Tide poised to capture their third national title in the last four seasons. The Crimson Tide defense has been a machine since Smart took over DC duties in 2008. Since that season, Alabama has finished in the top five nationally in total defense every year, an incredibly difficult task with the constant turnover the team has faced year after year.

Information About Merriweather Post Pavilion

Do you like to going to music concerts?  If so and if you live in on the east coast, one of the most popular venues to go to for a great concert is the MerriweatherPost Pavilion. 

The Merriweather Post Pavilion was designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 1967.  It is considered one of the most celebrated amphitheaters on the east coast.  It was voted as one of the best venues in the United States by Billboard magazine in 2010 and considered to be one of the best venues of all time because of its rich music legend history.

Alabama’s Jones Excels with Smarts, Toughness

Alabama has had numerous players step up and play key roles in the team’s drive back to the BCS, but few have been as crucial to their success this season as center Barrett Jones. The heart and soul of the offensive line, Jones was recently awarded the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is commonly referred to as the “Academic Heisman”. The award is given to a player based on his academic achievements, community service and contributions on the field, which speaks volumes about Jones ability as not only a football player, but as a student and leader as well. He is one of the most decorated student athletes in the history of not only Alabama, but the entire Southeastern Conference. He is the first four-time Academic All-American in the history of Alabama football, has already earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting, and will soon complete his masters in accountancy as well. While he certainly has a long career in the NFL ahead of him, he would be very successful even if he was not one of the best offensive linemen in the country.

His intelligence has also helped him become one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the history of college football. After starting at right guard for two seasons, earning some All-America recognition during that time, Jones moved to the all-important left tackle position for his junior year. He went on to win the Jacobs Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the SEC, and also won the Outland Trophy as the top interior lineman in the country. With the loss of center Williams Vlachos this past season, Jones was asked to move to center in order to make room for ultra-talented Cyrus Kouandjio at left tackle. Jones responded with another All-America season, helping pave the way for the Crimson Tide’s devastating running game. Jones’ value to the team is immense, and one of the biggest reasons why the Crimson Tide will play for their third national title in four years on January 7th.

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