Interviews with Cruz and Davis in Nashville

This past weekend, several Texas Ranger budding stars were in Nashville to face the Sounds as Okla. City faced Nashville. The Sounds won three of four from the Red Hawks.

Nelson Cruz, AL All-Star last season and former Sound, was on a rehab assignment. He hit 33 homers last year for the Rangers.

"It was a dream come true playing in the All-Star game," said Cruz before Sunday's game. "Playing with Pujols, Jeter, Howard and those guys, it was special." Cruz, from the Dominican Republic, speaks with the typical Latino accent. He is a fan favorite and was signing autographs for fans throughout his two-day stint in Nashville.

Chris Davis, only 24 years old, played most of last season with the Rangers and hit 21 home runs. He is 6-3, 230, and is hitting about .360 this year for the Red Hawks. He plays first base.

"I think one key I've learned in hitting is to stay within myself and don't do too much," said Davis after a Red Hawk win. "I've had some good hitting coaches here the last few years that have helped me a lot. Clint Hurdle this year has been a great hitting coach.'

In the last game of the series, Davis went 3-4 with a home run and a double.