The Rangers Chances at the playoffs are now pretty much Zero, especially since Cruz is on the DL no one of quality to replace Murph, never seen a team have so many injuries to so many key players in less than one season, they are bringing up Jason Ellison, could they find a player with worse numbers, in 100 games at AAA he is batting .234 with 1 HR, 1 Double and 2 RBI he had short stints with SF, Seattle and The Reds, was at Spring Training with the Rangers.

Giambi Stache

over on the Yankees pinstripes web blog they are saying that because of Giambi's slump he has shaved off his well known porn stache, let's hope that he is still in a big slump when he gets to Texas, the Rangers will need the power of porn to take 2 of 4 from them, now that they have beefed up their lineup. with Pudge, Nadi and the rest, also a bit better bullpen. and the word is as of today Bonds is about to sign with them.

Rhodes Traded

to the Florida Marlins, guess his work in the game last night was good enough, the Waco Native was fired up with the Umps, and from the way the plate umpire was missing the zone last night who could blame him, the rangers had a load of mis called strikes on them as well, i was kind of hoping he would be traded to the Rangers, but not likely between division rivals i guess.

Josh Hamilton: He has led the AL in RBIs almost from the beginning of the season. He is in the top five in home runs. He is in the top 10 in batting average, runs scored and slugging percentage. The fans knew what they were doing here. Hamilton, with his enormous power, should also be a popular choice for the State Farm Home Run Derby.

Milton Bradley: Lingering and recurring physical issues have kept him out of 14 of the Rangers' first 85 games. But he still leads the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. He was on the ballot as an outfielder but has spent most of the season at DH. If the players don't vote him on the team, he should at least get strong consideration from Francona as a replacement for Ortiz.

Ian Kinsler: If the players are paying attention and looking at numbers, Kinsler should be a lock. As of Thursday morning, Kinsler was leading the league in runs and hits, while he was second in batting average and fourth in stolen bases. Among AL second basemen, Placido Polanco, Mark Grudzielanek, Jose Lopez, Brian Roberts and Pedroia are all having solid seasons. Roberts may have to be the Orioles' representative, if not reliever George Sherrill. But Kinsler's season to this point is far superior to any of them.

Michel Young: Derek Jeter commands the fans' adoration, which is why he will be the starting shortstop. Young commands high respect of players and managers, which is why he's been to four straight All-Star Games and could make it five in a row this season. His numbers aren't overwhelming, but as of Thursday morning he leads all AL shortstops in average, runs and RBIs. Defensively, he is second in fielding percentage and range factor and leads in double plays. Among the players, it should be between him and White Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera to be Jeter's backup.

Padilla, is over rated with the highest run support in the AL, he really is not that good a pitcher, so my guess like most others is the Rangers should get 4 players in

The Texas Rangers, Yankees fans never seem to give credit to the other team for playing well, like it or not it’s not always the yankees players who are bad, believe it or not there are other teams in baseball other than the Yankess and some of them can play, the Rangers for instance have the most runs in the AL and are in the top 1 or 2 in many offensive catagories, sure their pitching is crub, but seems to be on the up-swing, if they ever get pitching look out american league., even the Royals and Mariners have a fine game every now and then., how about lets give some credit to the other teams and less blame on the Yanks for a change. would like to hear what Yankees fans have to say, can we let be baseball talk rather than insults, i really would like to hear some debate or your views.