New Rangers owners make first hire

The Texas Rangers' new ownership group has made its first front-office hire.

The Rangers on Monday announced the appointment of Jay Miller to senior vice president, effective Aug. 30. Miller will be involved in the team's business operations, including ticket and sponsorship sales and fan experience.

Miller previously worked for the Rangers from 1983-95. He spent the past 12 years with the Round Rock Express, from its inception as a Double-A team to a Triple-A franchise with Nolan Ryan as a primary owner.

The sale of the Rangers from Tom Hicks to an 18-member investment group led by Chuck Greenberg and Ryan, also the Rangers' team president, was completed last week.