 The Rangers and Feldman agreed to a $2,425,000 one-year contract in January 2010, thereby avoiding arbitration.On March 27, manager Ron Washington announced that Feldman would be the opening day starter for the Rangers.On April 2, the Rangers signed Feldman to a two-year, $11.5 million extension through the 2012 season, with a $9.25 million option for 2013.