I am not sure many people remember the first time the Rangers won the AL West. In fact, I do, but when you go to the Ranger stadium, you won’t see the flag in the air waving proudly. You won’t see it with the other division titles… but let me remind you now… because as I was skimming through the standings, I noticed a team leading the way in another division that did almost as badly as what happened in 1994… shortened by the strike, in which the Rangers finished first 10 games under 500.
West Division:
West Division:
- Texas Rangers 52-62
- Oakland A’s 51-63
- Seattle Mariners 49-63
- California Angles 47-68
The Arizona D-Backs are doing quite well… in fact the whole division is doing well right now. Every team is over 500. Last season, it was a wonder if a team would finish at or over 500… I wasn’t so sure going into the last few days… It was like a bye-series for whoever played them. This year may be something different for whoever plays the NL West champ. The AL West Champ however may be a bye-series… time will tell. This could be a return to 1994.
2 Random Thoughts:
Aw, where's that optimism that you had during Spring Training? The Rangers are in first place, above .500, have recovered from a terrible opening week, survived 6 or 7 games with the Yankees, and are getting some of their players back from the DL. Life could be a lot worse. :-)
6/2 - You are right... Roger wanted to go to a place where he could win (WHAT?! A team AT .500, not above, not going to win too much there - be honest, you wanted to go play with you son, nothing wrong with saying that!), I think when Adam Eaton gets his wounds healed, things may really heat up, I am interested to see how he pitches... Milly might sharpen up and get consistent, then things will really get rolling... I don't think without a doubt the Rangers will win this thing, unless they just hand it off to someone else. They really just have to give it away, nobody else wants it right now.
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