1.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks and general manager Doug Melvin said the Rangers will make a strong effort to lure Rodriguez to Arlington.

2.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks and general manager John Hart refused to comment.

3.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks gave Hart the freedom to change managers even though Narron signed a two-year contract extension during the season.

4.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks invited the vice president a couple of months ago.

5.   Rangers owners, having swept away the previous regime, expect a winner to be delivered and expect Oates to lead the way.

6.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks drew a line in the sand.

7.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks has said he is considering such a move.

8.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks is steaming as well, but it could be worse.

9.   Rangers owner Tom Hicks said he expects an answer from Cheney on Wednesday.

10.   Rangers prospective owner Tom Hicks expects his application for potential acquisition of the franchise to be completed this month.