The second post of a blog "double header" covers the Texas Rangers. This is day 14 of the 30 Teams in 30 Days meaning the American League is done after this post and tomorrow, I will move onto the National League West. The Texas Rangers topped the AL West with 90 wins and won the division by 9 games. The Rangers went to the World Series for the first time in franchise history this past post season, but lost to San Francisco. This was not easy because Texas had to beat the Rays and the Yankees to get to the World Series. The Rangers had a stacked team in the 2010 season including: Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler, Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz, Michael Young, Vladimir Guerrero, Neftali Feliz, and Cliff Lee. There were plenty of injuries between these players, such as Cruz, Kinsler, and Hamilton, but the Rangers were able to fight through them, and end up successful. In the off season, the Rangers had some ups and downs. They were unable to secure Cliff Lee, but were able to obtain Adrian Beltre and Mike Napoli. Both of which can really add to the team, since the Rangers can still keep Young as a DH, and Napoli is a much better catcher than Bengie Molina. Other news coming from Texas is that Michael Young requested a trade in the off season. Philadelphia is actually looking at Young due to an injured Chase Utley. Texas is definitely looking to repeat what they did in 2010, especially since they have almost all the same players. Whether or not that formula works, I'm not sure, but I do wish them luck in the 2011 season.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
30 Teams in 30 Days: Texas Rangers (Day 14)
The second post of a blog "double header" covers the Texas Rangers. This is day 14 of the 30 Teams in 30 Days meaning the American League is done after this post and tomorrow, I will move onto the National League West. The Texas Rangers topped the AL West with 90 wins and won the division by 9 games. The Rangers went to the World Series for the first time in franchise history this past post season, but lost to San Francisco. This was not easy because Texas had to beat the Rays and the Yankees to get to the World Series. The Rangers had a stacked team in the 2010 season including: Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler, Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz, Michael Young, Vladimir Guerrero, Neftali Feliz, and Cliff Lee. There were plenty of injuries between these players, such as Cruz, Kinsler, and Hamilton, but the Rangers were able to fight through them, and end up successful. In the off season, the Rangers had some ups and downs. They were unable to secure Cliff Lee, but were able to obtain Adrian Beltre and Mike Napoli. Both of which can really add to the team, since the Rangers can still keep Young as a DH, and Napoli is a much better catcher than Bengie Molina. Other news coming from Texas is that Michael Young requested a trade in the off season. Philadelphia is actually looking at Young due to an injured Chase Utley. Texas is definitely looking to repeat what they did in 2010, especially since they have almost all the same players. Whether or not that formula works, I'm not sure, but I do wish them luck in the 2011 season.
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