The Career of Rangers Veteran Third Baseman Adrian Beltre

The former owner of Cross Country Auto Sales, Randy Eastburg has been the owner of Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction since 2010, during which time he has generated more than $7 million in revenue. Outside of his professional pursuits, Randy Eastburg enjoys following his favorite Major League Baseball team, the Texas Rangers.

For the past eight seasons, third baseman Adrian Beltre has not only been the best player on the Rangers, he’s been one of the best players in the league. The 39-year-old joined the Rangers as a free agent in 2011 and finished the year with 32 home runs and 105 runs batted in (RBIs) while earning American League All-Star recognition and finishing 15th in MVP voting. 

As a member of the Rangers, Beltre also won his first of three Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers. He finished in the top 15 in MVP voting in each of the five seasons following 2011. In 2012, he finished third in MVP voting after a season in which he hit 36 home runs and recorded 102 RBIs.

Beltre has registered a batting average above .300 in five of the past seven seasons and owns a .314 average through 29 games in the 2018 season. Now in his 21st season, Beltre has 463 career home runs and 1,654 RBIs.

Stars Sign Prospect Jason Robertson to Entry-Level Deal

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The Stars missed the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs for the second consecutive season, but the team is already preparing for the upcoming year. On May 3, Dallas announced it had signed Jason Robertson to a three-year, entry-level contract. 

Drafted by the Stars in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Robertson played in 68 games last season for the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League and recorded a team-high 87 points. He also tied for sixth place in the league in goals (41) and seventh place in points (87).

An 18-year-old right-winger, Robertson recorded 200 points in 190 career games with the Frontenacs. He also scored 38 points in 31 career playoff games.

Cowboys Select Leighton Vander Esch in First Round of 2018 NFL Draft

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The 2018 NFL Draft was held in April, and the Cowboys used their first-round pick to select 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, who spent the past three seasons at Boise State and recorded a combined 188 tackles, five quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions. While one ESPN insider claimed Vander Esch has the potential to be one of the best zone linebackers in the draft, Sports Illustrated was less kind in its analysis of the pick, as writer Andy Benoit gave it a grade of “C." Acknowledging that Vander Esch could be a perfect replacement for the aging Sean Lee, Benoit felt the Cowboys could have used the first-round pick to improve the team’s wide receiver depth. 

Dallas had eight other picks in the seven-round draft and did use two picks on wide receivers. The team selected Michael Gallup from Colorado State as its 17th pick in the third round and Cedrick Wilson, Vander Esch's teammate at Boise State, as its 34th pick in the sixth round.

The Lampredotto Panino - A Staple Tuscan Street Food for Centuries

A respected Flower Mound, Texas entrepreneur, Randy Eastburg guides Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction where he meets the needs of residential and commercial property owners. Passionate about travel and international cuisine, Randy Eastburg particularly enjoys trips to Italy and had the opportunity to visit his son there, who studied at a college in Tuscany.

One of the most popular local dishes in the agriculture rich region of central Italy is the lampredotto panino, which has been savored by generations of Florentines as the “king” of street foods. Lampredotto utilizes the cow’s fourth stomach, the abomasum, which is boiled in a broth of tomatoes and herbs before being cut into strips and served in a semelle bun. As a finishing touch, olive oil and salsa verde are added on top and half of the sandwich is dipped in the beef broth.

The history of lampredotto in Florence extends to the 15th century, when leftover cuts were put to creative use to feed a growing population. By the 19th century, panino sellers in wooden carts were firmly ensconced in the city, with the carts being joined with bicycles at the dawn of the 20th century.

The Village of Bolgheri in Tuscany

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A region in central Italy, Tuscany has a rich history stretching back to ancient times. Famous for its art, wine, and olive groves, Tuscany is the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, the revival of the classical influence in art. Tourists flock to the Tuscany region throughout the summer months to tour architectural landmarks, experience the Tuscan countryside, and sample local wines.

The small village of Bolgheri, located approximately six miles from the sea, is a charming example of Tuscan life, culture, and cuisine. The village’s only entrance is lined with ancient cypresses that inspired a famous poem by Carducci, entitled In Front of San Guido. 

At the end of Cypress Avenue, visitors find themselves in front of the Castle of Bolgheri, a fortification that has been owned by the Gherardesca family since the year 1200. One of the country’s most respected wine zones, the Bolgheri area is home to numerous estates that produce noteworthy wines.

Rangers Sign Cuban Prospect Juan Pablo Martinez

Randy Eastburg has presided over Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction since 2010, during which time he has helped the Texas-based company grow from 20 to 60 residential and commercial roofing contracts per month. An avid sports fan, Randy Eastburg counts the Texas Rangers as his favorite Major League Baseball (MLB) team. 

The Rangers had a relatively quiet offseason after missing out on the Shohei Otani sweepstakes, but the team recently made a splash by signing 21-year-old Cuban outfielder Juan Pablo Martinez to a contract that included a $2.8 million signing bonus. A recent defector from his native country, Martinez established residency in the United States in November and was granted free agency status by MLB on February 20. The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins were rumored to be in contention for his services, but the Rangers were favorites given it had more money available in its international bonus pool. 

Martinez recorded a .333 batting average to go along with 25 walks and 30 strikeouts in 264 plate appearances during his final season in Cuba. He also stole 24 bases on 29 attempts. Since being signed by the Rangers, he has been ranked as the team's third-best prospect as well as the 60th best on Baseball America's league-wide top-100 rankings.

Stars 2017 First-Round Pick Represents Finland in Olympics

Drawing on more than 20 years of business ownership experience, Randy Eastburg oversees day-to-day operations at Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction and has helped the company generate more than $7 million in revenue in the past year. When he isn't working, Randy Eastburg enjoys following his favorite National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Dallas Stars.

The Stars already have an impressive defense core consisting of John Klingberg, Esa Lindell, and Dan Hamhuis, among others, but it also has a highly-regarded prospect who could significantly improve the club in the near future. Dallas drafted defenseman Miro Heiskanen with the third overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, and the 18 year old has had an inspiring season with HIFK of Liiga, the top Finnish professional league. He leads the team's defensemen in scoring with 22 points, despite playing 17 fewer games than the team's next highest-scoring blueliner, Ryan O'Connor.

One of the reasons he missed so many games was because he played for Finland at the 2018 Olympics. Despite the team losing 1-0 to Canada in the quarterfinals, Heiskanen scored one goal in five games and registered an even plus-minus rating. Moreover, he represented Finland in the Under-20 World Junior Championships, where he served as alternate captain and had two assists in five games.