russell wilson rangers workout superbowl winning quarterback russell wilson took to the baseball diamonday at texas rangers spring training in surprise arizona today wilson went out and took some infield he even picked up the stray baseballs in the infield wilson played baseball in college and in the minors for a couple of seasons with the colorado rockies organization hitting only.229 in 93 games before turning back to football the raners brought him in basically to speak to the team from >> gary: joe namath at yankees spring training broadway joe namath was at yankees spring training in tampa, forida today in number-12 uniform and all the quarterback was there to threw the ceremonial first pitch in the yanks game againt the washinton nationals. he also took out the starting lineup before the game to the umpires. namath also called derek jeter and "angel" referring to how he's carried his life on and off the field >> catherine: pay bomb shell announcement who like to be just like barbie female narrator: for over 60,000 california female narrator: for over 60,000 california foster childr

. >>> if you want to have russell wilson and his name on your back all year round. rangers began selling wilson merchandise. as he preps to make his visit to rangers camp. the jerseys are in. they're selling fast. replica white home jerseys and red and blue t-shirts are available at the spring training team store. russell wilson, such a nice guy. >>> coming up, in the first hour of "morning joe," james lip ton will give us his reaction to "12 years a slave" winning as best picture and the rest of the major awards. when we come back we'll huddle around the water cooler and the most star-studded selfie of all time. it broke twitter. the incredible number of times this photo was all retweeted and much more. all of that coming up. ♪ ♪ when you only have one hand, you're not doing anything as fast as you used to, which is funny, 'cause i still do it better than her. you know, i don't think i was meant to sweep. it's a little frustrating. look. [ zach ] i can't help out as much as i used to. do you need help? [ doorbell rings ] let's open it up. it's a swiffer sweeper. it

. >>> texas rangers training camp in arizona, super bowl winning quarterback russell wilson was fielding grounders like any other prospect. he played baseball in college but this was a one-day event. he plans to stick with football and the seattle seahawks. >> i would say so. >>> check out this party for the detroit tigers over the weekend. on the right, yep, super model kate upton who is giving posing lessons for wearing women's swimsuits. no bikini. >> i'm just thankful that swimsuit was bigger than the sombrero on his head or we could be in trouble! >>> coming up, some classic cars get a new leash on life. >>> holy slip! the pope delivers a blessing with a curse. we will explain when we come back. [ garner ] there's a lot of beautiful makeup out there, but one is so clever that your skin looks better even after you take it off. neutrogena healthy skin liquid makeup. 98% saw improved skin. does your makeup do that? neutrogena® cosmetics. does your makeup do that? [ male announcer ] can't take a sick day tomorrow. [ coughs ] [ male announcer ] so he can't let a cold keep him up tonight.

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. >>> the texas rangers training camp in arizona, russell wilson was fielding grounders like any othere played baseball in college, but this was a one-day event. he plans to stick with football and the seattle seahawks. >>> and check out this party at -- for the detroit tigers over the weekend. that's supermodel kate upton on the right to clarify. she seemed to be giving catcher brian holiday lessons for wom s women's swimsuits. no zero gravity chamber for kate. >>> in wisconsin, yukon high school pulled off a meiracle wih that buzzer beater. the championship, the fans rushed to celebrate there. big man on campus, you know he's a popular guy around. >>> coming up by now, you've probably seen ellen's famous selfie at the oscars. we'll show you who was trying to get in on the action. you're watching "early today." good job! still running in the morning? yeah. getting your vegetables every day? when i can. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. two full servings of vegetables for only 50 delicious calories. two full servings of vegetables save you fifteen percent or more on car ins

quarterback signed a 24 hour rangers and >>> meanwhile russell wilson traded his shoulder pads for athe seahawks quarterback signed a 24 hour contract with the rangers and spent time with the team in arizona. wilson was drafted by the rockies in 2010 and texas manager ron washington was impressed. >> swim, visits hospitals, in the video room, take care of the rookie players, constantly talking with all the coaches. i got a newfound appreciation for football preparation, jesus. >> i've always had the dream of playing two sports. it somehow is a miracle that would work out, i would consider it. i wouldn't say never. >> extremely talented guy there. >>> time for the monday night top five. after a 20 win season rex walt was named wcc coach of the year. nuggets guard that the hard way wh no. 4, what do they call cheese that's not yours? nacho cheese and nuggets star ty lawson learned that the hard way in the crowd. no. 3, kids all over the world want to bend it like beckham. look at this. look at that, elizabeth. >> wow. >> oh, my. what english. no. 2, apparently the sport of spring pole

russell wilson on the field for texas rangers early today. a one day only workout.wo yearsing allow yoe lay playing in the minor league system. rangers manager believes if he committed himself, wilson could be a two sports star. >> he has mental toughness to do it and physical ability to do it. so if have you those things that is what deon had. and bo jackson had, he has it, too. right now he's a super bowl champion. i don't think seahawks care. >> giants hosting pirates. tim lincecum dropped to fourth into rotation. pitching coach had to be wincing after this come back. allowed earned are runs here on this two-run homer with a's and dodgers exploded with a seven run third inning. scott van slight loses it in the sun. a's going on to win 7-3. brooklyn nets, the former stanford star the first openly gay player. and we end with the oscars. the event lent of a no hitter and last night he was money here is the sequence last night. ind yinz tweeting make it 13 in a row. his teammates are ignoring him in the dug jouchlt then oh, oh, man. that is tough to do. i lost my poi

russell wilson on the field for texas rangers early today. a one day only workout. the minor league system. rangers manager believes if he committed himself, wilson could be a two sports star. >> he has mental toughness to do it and physical ability to do it. so if have you those things that is what deon had. and bo jackson had, he has it, too. right now he's a super bowl champion. i don't think seahawks care. >> giants hosting pirates. tim lincecum dropped to fourth into rotation. pitching coach had to be wincing after this come back. allowed earned are runs here on this two-run homer with a's and dodgers exploded with a seven run third inning. scott van slight loses it in the sun. a's going on to win 7-3. brooklyn nets, the former stanford star the first openly gay player. and we end with the oscars. the event lent of a no hitter and last night he was money here is the sequence last night. ind yinz tweeting make it 13 in a row. his teammates are ignoring him in the dug jouchlt then oh, man, oh, man. that is tough to do. i lost my point on the great gatsby. i'm bit

. >> and russell wilson makes $500,000. >> hope we can get a super bowl win out of kaepernick. >> live doppler 7 hd is to the north of benicia to 680 so watch out. that is a bet radar returns and pulling from martinez and headed out into the open water the next five minutes is a better radar runs. in concord we have a good cell where 680 and 242 split. to the south, lafayette is now out of a healthier cell headed to walnut creek the right now, it looks dry at 680 but two or three minutes this will be wet. if you are headed out that way be prepared. best chance of thunder is in the morning headed into later part of the commute. 48 to 54. we will have showers, stronger ones moving to the east by noon and 56 to 58 and scattered to isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. it will be well cooler than average. this morning is when we have the biggest push for rain. it will be raining in your neighbor. >> as we look what is happening in north by where this is plenty of wetness, we had the accident waiting still waiting if a tow truck at highway 37. to the north we have report of floodin

seattle seahawks quarterback, russell wilson isn't changing sports, but the rangers recognize a chance for a little publicity when it comes along. he was not given permission by the seahawks brass to >>> the 49ers got a very important piece of off-season business done today. anquan boldin has been signed to a two year contract extense. this was bolden's 6th career 1,000-yard receiving season, but his first since 2009. also a report tonight in an interview with sports illustrate, jim harbaugh is denying any kind of rift with the gm, and denying he has any intention of leaving the 49ers before his contract expires at the end of the 2015 season. >>> lebron james still playing with the inconvenience of a mask to protect his broken nose. james hit his first eight shots from three-point range. on the night, he was 22 of 33 from field. his total? 61 points. that breaks his former career best of 56. also, that's a new single game record for the heat. miami was the big winner, 124- 107. the warriors back at it tomorrow night in indiana. currently in the number 6 spot in the western conference.

seattle seahawks quarterback, russell wilson isn't changing sports, but the rangers recognize a chance a little publicity when it comes along. he was not given permission by the seahawks brass to face live pitching in an actual game. >>> the 49ers check a very important box in their off- season to do list. we'll be right back. [ sally ] i had a pre-existing condition, so i was basically uninsurable. now that i've got coverage, my doctor is a phone call or an e-mail away. i'm in. [ female announcer ] everyone deserves health insurance. are you in? visit coveredca.com and get covered today. are you in? or how to find big savings on the things you need.eek. just make a straight line to safeway. your club card gets you deals you can't find anywhere else. right now, breakfast is on. oscar mayer bacon is only $3.99. rise and shine with simply orange oj, just $2.98. and oikos greek yogurt is only a buck. real big deals this week and every week. only at safeway. ingredients for life. >>> the 49ers got a very important piece of off-season business done today. anquan boldin has been signed to a

russell wilson, quarterback of seattle, on the field for the texas rangers bright and early today.ears ago, the seahawks' quarterback played in colorado's minor league system. in december, his rights were acquired by texas in the rural five draft. rangers' manager ron washington believes he committed himself -- if he committed himself, wilson could be a two-sport star. >> he certainly has the mental toughness and the physical ability to do it. so if you got those things, that's what dionne hae dee dion the super bowl champion. i don't think the seahawks care whether he plays baseball or not. >> reporter: we encourage him to play baseball. >>> cactus league action. the padres in scottsdale with tim lincecum on the hill for the first time this spring. fourth in the rotation, but never count the two-time cy young winner out. bare handed by timmy for the first half of the game, two scoreless innings before san diego busted loose on the bullpen. earned four earned runs. and here the two-run homer. six runs allowed and they fall 7-2. >>> as and dodgers facing off. oakland trailed 2-1 but

russell wilson from uh, i think sports. the six, the g's and a band tonight. craig barviston. is. take him or leave him, jeff beyers. yeah. it opens up, he comes out smiling. hey, who are you doing? it's me, big man. hey, i don't know what to do. hey. he's gonna tell jokes now. [ laughter ] >> seth: sure. sure. [ cheers and applause ] he got my name wrong. but, he was also really bad at everything else. [ light laughter ] now, that we've shaken off that first week rust, i think things are gonna be a lot more smoother from here on out. so thanks for sticking with us. we have a great show for you tonight. brian williams is here. [ cheers and applause ] also joining us, super model naomi campbell. [ cheers and applause ] and we'll have more from the hold steady. one of my all time favorite bands. [ cheers and applause ] [ laughter ] you know, you know who takes great photos these days? everyone. with advanced camera phones and apps like instagram, we can all look like artistic geniuses. for example, here's a picture of me from yesterday. let use the valencia filter on this. just

. >>> and the seattle times says seahawks quarterback russell wilson worked out with baseball's texasng a glove to his jersey. >> honestly my focus is football. i just want a super bowl and the goal to win another one. you never say never. i've always had the dream of play two sports. if somehow it was a miracle it could work out, i would consider it. i wouldn't say never. >> what an overachiever wilson led the seahawks to a rout over the denver broncos last month. >> you interviewed him, charlie. >> this is just a little thing he's doing for a couple days. at some point, i think he'd like to consider it. but as he said super bowl ii is his objective. >>> "the wall street journal" looks at ellen degeneres that famous oscar selfie appeared spontaneous but the photo was part of an ad strategy. samsung spent nearly $20 million on the academy awards part of the deal to have the galaxy smartphone worked into the show. >> oh. who would say it was going to be like that though? >> it worked though? >> i still think it was spontaneous. >> and to get it tweeted 2.8 million times. >>> this morni

the only upside, if there is one, is that he was playing with super bowl winning seahawks qb russell wilsonaracter is known. connolly was on the set the next day shooting scenes on schedule. no word yet on how they're going to incorporate the injury into the story if they are going to. we'll all find out when "entourage" the movie opens next june and, kevin, hope you feel better. >> might want to avoid the football with the super bowl winning quarterback. >> kevin does love the game. >>> you guys know i love flea markets. you never know what you'll find there. so many treasures like this. ♪ yoda lee hoo >> guys, that's a 9-year-old. a seasoned pro at 9, emisunshine -- ♪ >> go, baby. >> you go, emi. she's singing the blues at a flea market in sweetwater, tennessee, that and her other performances have made her an internet star. she sings the greats of johnny cash, dolly parton, but her real gift, according to her father is her songwriting. guys, she's written 18 songs. >> what a name. emisunshine. everybody, you heard her here first. >> sweetwater, tennessee. >> let's get the bookers on the

. >>> those of you want to have russell wilson's name on your back all year-round, whatever that meansas rangers began selling wilson merchandise over the weekend as the super bowl winning quarterback prepares to make his visit to rangers camp today. the jerseys are in. they are selling fast. replica home white jerseys like the one pictured here and red and blue t-shirt available at the spring training team store. he was here last week telling us about how excited he was to go down today. he was a great baseball player. and run the bases a little bit and have some fun with the rangers. >> i bet he is not going to take bp. he might take bp but not do much else. >> he is just going to suit up. >> one of the nicest guys. 25 years old. i hate him. ha ha. >> coming up next an exclusive look at this year's "forbes" billionaires list. we size up the richest people on the planet. don't go away. we will be right back. ♪ you want if any time i can give it but hurry because it may not last ♪ ♪ (announcer) from the company that invented litter, comes litter re-invented. (woman) hey! toss me that l

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