With sharp-shootin’ slingers, savvy swingers, and Lone Star State swagger, the Texas Rangers are ready to make a run for the pennant in 2008! Since joining the MLB in 1961, the Texas Rangers have enjoyed a rich and colorful history, including past ownership by George W. Bush and legendary players like Nolan Ryan. Now, the legendary Nolan Ryan is back with Rangers – this time as team president.
After a sub-.500 showing in 2007, the Texas Rangers have all the weapons they need to shoot straight to the top of the AL West this season. Cheer on former batting king Michael Young, heavy hitter Josh Hamilton, hit-and-run threat Ian Kinsler, and star-on-the-rise Jarrod Saltalamacchia bring on the big blows from the plate, while DH Frank Catalanotto adds even more firepower to the lineup.
Ace pitcher Kevin Millwood leads the bullpen with help from Vicente Padilla and reliever Joaquin Benoit bringing heat on the hill. With a solid pitching unit backed by an explosive offense, the Texas Rangers are ready to duel with the best in the AL West, including the Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Expect a Texas-style hardball showdown whether the Rangers are on the road or wreaking havoc at home inside Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Will first-year skipper Ron Washington lead the Rangers back to their winning ways in 2008 en route to a World Series victory at season’s end? Find out when you order your Texas Rangers tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!