71.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin just believes his team is still in contention and needs to keep winning.

72.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin just says no.

73.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin looked for strong, durable starters when he put together his pitching staff.

74.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin recognizes that Van Poppel has mechanical problems that may be the result of being rushed to pitch in the majors.

75.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin said.

76.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin saw Thomas in the lobby of their New York hotel yesterday.

77.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin was fired Sunday.

78.   Rangers general manager Doug Melvin will gather his major-league scouts in camp this week to discuss their spring-training assignments.

79.   Rangers general manager John Hart is among those who believe Astros coach Tony Pena one day will make an excellent manager.

80.   Rangers general manager Neil Smith said he did not conduct any trade talks during the weeklong holiday embargo.