Projections for '04

[TXRangers]

Projected Starting Lineup

SS Michael Young
2B Alfonso Soriano
3B Hank Blalock
RF Brian Jordan
1B Mark Teixeira
DH Brad Fullmer
LF Kevin Mench
CF Laynce Nix
C Einar Diaz

Projected Rotation

1. Kenny Rogers
2. Ricardo Rodriguez
3. Colby Lewis
4. R.A. Dickey
5. Chan Ho Park

Bullpen

Ron Mahay, Brian Shouse, Jeff Nelson
Closer: Francisco Cordero

Gotta be excited about all the young guys we have. Any thoughts out there about the lin-up or rotation?

I think Callaway might also get a good shot at making the rotation. He pitched for the Angels last season until the All-Star break. But he may also become one of our middle relief guys too.

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[SlushyBOB]

Do you think they'll bat Soriano 2nd with all his K problems?

[TXRangers]

I think they will just for the fact that he has speed. I think our hitting coach is going to turn him around. We have always had some good hitters here in Texas and I don't think that is just a coincidence. I am forgetting his name, our hitting coach, right now. But I will go look it up. He is really good.


EDIT: His name is Rudy Jaramillo. Great hitting coach!!!

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[Trots]

I'm actually kind of excited about your Rangers, TX. They are very young, but you have a number of potentially dangerous hitters in that lineup. Sure, pitching is always the question, but isn't it just about everywhere?

I think this team could be very entertaining. They might not win much, but right now it's about watching guys like Teixeira, Blalock, Young, Mench and company develop. This team could become very good within the next few seasons.

[TXRangers]

I totally agree with that thought Trots. I am looking forward to seeing these young guys step up this year. I believe our infield can be one of the better ones in the league. Big names have to start out as young guys at one time, right? I am excited to see what we can do at the start of the season.

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