they saw it, they could use the card to create an awful lot of stir." Some collectors list the card as the "Rick Face" card, as they claim that the proximity between the letters appears to make the word "FUCK" look similar to "RICK". Texas Rangers (1993–1994) The Texas Rangers signed Ripken in 1993 to play second base after Jeff Frye severely injured his knee. He began the season as their second baseman, but after batting .204 to open the year, he lost the role in May to Doug Strange. On June 4, he returned to the starting lineup at shortstop. However, he suffered a pulled left hamstring on June 20, an injury which would keep him out for the rest of the season except for a few games in September. In 50 games, he batted what would be a career-low .189, with 25 hits, four extra-base hits (all doubles), and 11 RBI. Ripken became a free agent after the season but re-signed with the Rangers on December 18. He batted .309 for them but was used sparingly as a utility player, making only 32 appearances. After the season, he again became a free agent. Cleveland Indians (1995) Ripken signed with the Cleveland Indians for 1995 but spent nearly the entire season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons of the American Association; the Indians had told him he was just around for insurance in case one of their infielders was injured. At Buffalo, Ripken made the American Association All-Star team and ranked among league leaders in games (130; fifth), hits (131; eighth), and doubles (34; third, behind John Marzano's 41 and Tracy Woodson's 35). He was called up in September and batted .412 in eight games for the Indians before becoming a free agent after the season. Return to Baltimore Orioles (1996) In 1996, Ripken was reunited with his brother when the Orioles signed him once again. Initially signed to a minor league contract, he made the team and spent the full season on the Orioles' roster, filling in at third base for the injured B. J. Surhoff from May 21 through June 6. He appeared in 57 games for the Orioles, batting .230 with 31 hits, two home runs, and 12 RBI. Defensively, he did not make a single error at third base. The Orioles reached the playoffs that year, but Ripken was left off the playoff roster. After the