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Despite Standings, Texas Rangers Still Have Some Work To Do
Posted: 21st September 2009 by Bo Reed in MLB
In 1999, the veteran Texas Rangers were in the process of winning their third division title in four seasons while a young an improving Oakland Athletic team stayed close. The Rangers eventually secured another postseason date with the New York Yankees by defeating the scrappy A's at The Ballpark in Arlington.
The A's, with a young rotation of little known guys like Tim Hudson and young hitters Miguel Tejada and Jason ...
I've said this before, and I'll say it again, this is the best team I've seen the Rangers field in 23 years of following them.
They've made pitching and defense look so easy it's stunning, but they still find themselves on the outside looking in for a playoff spot.
With Tampa Bay fading, it appears the Rangers, Red Sox and Angels will be fighting for the final two postseason spots.
My personal preference ...