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Seems like the Texas Rangers season ended months ago doesn’t it?
Don’t look now, but the cool kids are still playing baseball. The League Championship Series start this week with Angels-Yankees and Dodgers-Phillies. According to national TV ratings, you’re not looking at all – as Dallas/Fort Worth ranked 54th out of the top 56 metered markets during the first round of the playoffs.
While Tom Hicks considers three serious buyers for his team and continues slashing budget by getting rid of top scouts and long-time clubhouse manager Zach Minasian, there is Ranger intrigue as it pertains to October baseball …
Alex Rodriguez.
Mark Teixeira.
Jerry Hairston, Jr.
Vicente Padilla.
Darren Oliver.
Gary Mathews, Jr.
Matt Stairs.
And would you believe, Chan Ho Park.
Ring any bells?
