The season hasn’t started yet and the Rangers have already been rocked by disaster—revelations of manager Ron Washington’s cocaine use (on ONE occasion) have placed the organization under a level of scrutiny (and criticism) that will almost certainly have an effect on the ballclub.
Pitching has routinely been a problem in Arlington, and it will continue to be an issue for at least one more season. Last year was successful, especially by Texas standards, but the team will be hard pressed to match the achievement in 2010.
The organization did nothing during the offseason to improve its pitching staff; in fact, it took a step backwards. As in the old days, the offense will be fine, but it won’t be able to score runs at the pace the pitching surrenders them.
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2010 AL West Preview: Texas Two-Step Includes Offense, But Little Pitching
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Jeffrey Brown in MLBComments Off on 2010 AL West Preview: Texas Two-Step Includes Offense, But Little Pitching