Michael Irvin to throw first pitch for Rangers..

[WoodysGirl]

slow news day...

Michael Irvin to throw first pitch
Former Dallas Cowboys star to toss in Rangers' home opener

ANAHEIM -- Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin has been selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Rangers at their home opener against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
Standing room only tickets remain for the game, which starts at 1:05 p.m. CT at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Irvin played for three Super Bowl championship teams and will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later this year. Former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman threw out the first pitch in 2001 and Emmitt Smith did the honors in 2003.

Irvin, the Cowboys' first-round draft pick in 1988, had a 12-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. In 1991, he led the league with 1,523 yards on 93 catches. From 1991-1998, Irvin recorded 1,000-yard seasons in all but one year.

T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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[Big Dakota]

Another .500 season for the Rangers.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

ahhahaha

 

[Mavs Man]

The Rangers signed Michael Irvin as a pitcher?!

Somehow I wouldn't put it past them.

 

[thomas_22]

espn2 blacked out the rangers game tonight, i am really mad

 

[cowboyeric8]

espn2 blacked out the rangers game tonight, i am really mad

Me too it mad me mad. Though I am still listening.

 

[Ratmatt]

Good for Mike.He truly deserves the honor

 

[Ratmatt]

espn2 blacked out the rangers game tonight, i am really mad

It's because it's on local television station channel 27 in the metroplex area.

 

[Ratmatt]

Another .500 season for the Rangers.

I agree

 

[SteveOS]

So, did he get it to the catcher from the mound?

 

[Danny White]

Hopefully he does better than this guy:

http://www.withleather.com/post.phtml?pk=2521

 

[theebs]

So, did he get it to the catcher from the mound?

its friday

 

[YosemiteSam]

Another .500 season for the Rangers.

They (The Rangers) got national air time last night. I watched it till I had to go to bed (11 something pm) They looked putrid. Sure it's the first game, but it was still ugly.

While I've always liked Lofton, he was to old to bring in as the starting center fielder. As a backup? Great, but the second he became the starter, I knew where this season was going. They should have made more of an effort. VERY disappointing. I was hoping for real change with Washington coming in...

 

[bbgun]

If he throws a strike they should put him in the rotation.

 

[dogunwo]

Another .500 season for the Rangers.

doubt it will be that good

 

[theebs]

They (The Rangers) got national air time last night. I watched it till I had to go to bed (11 something pm) They looked putrid. Sure it's the first game, but it was still ugly.

While I've always liked Lofton, he was to old to bring in as the starting center fielder. As a backup? Great, but the second he became the starter, I knew where this season was going. They should have made more of an effort. VERY disappointing. I was hoping for real change with Washington coming in...

well I only expect lofton to be out there till the all star break. I think they will make a serious move for hunter. Nelson cruz will be the normal right fielder.

I agree though, that outfield last night was the worst in the league.

Brad wilkerson is dreadful.