1.   Rangers outfielder Chad Curtis was with the Yankees both years and admitted his old teammates were a little surprised how thoroughly the Rangers were dominated.

2.   Rangers outfielder Frank Catalanotto hit off a tee in a batting cage and ran on the field Saturday with no noticeable pain.

3.   Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez belted a two-run double off the left-field fence and a two-run home run to dead center.

4.   Rangers outfielder Mickey Tettleton says he will attempt to play the final month of the season with torn cartilage in his right knee.

5.   Rangers outfielder Mike Simms did not learn of his inclusion to the Opening Day roster until Sunday.

6.   Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez played on a first-place team this year and led the American League in runs batted in.

7.   Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez cried with him.

8.   Rangers outfielders recorded only two fly-ball outs.

9.   Rangers outfielder Cliff Brumbaugh was claimed off waivers Thursday by Colorado.