The latest on the once World Series champion Texas Rangers
Good morning.
Kennedi Landry notes that the Texas Rangers named the tenth ever general manager in franchise history with the promotion of Ross Fenstermaker to become second-in-command to president of baseball operations Chris Young.
Jeff Wilson writes about a busy day for the Rangers on the first Monday following the World Series with a new GM, new assistant GM, new hitting coach, and several contract option decisions.
Landry notes that the biggest option decision was Nathan Eovaldi’s who declined his player option and became a free agent.
Evan Grant writes that with the move to promote Fenstermaker, and the hiring of Cole Figueroa, the front office is set in time to work on the roster.
Landry writes that the Rangers continue to be mystified by the 107-win 2021 Giants as they’ve brought in former SF co-hitting coach Justin Viele to re-team him with Donnie Ecker.
Kiley McDaniel ranks the top 50 free agents for ESPN and includes projections for the dollar amounts that will keep Ray Davis’ wallet clamped this winter.
And, as MLB unveiled, the Rangers have a trio of players who will by vying for a Silver Slugger award.
Have a nice day if that’s even possible on this here Election Day.