With shot to take Rangers to playoffs, stars take them to offseason
Dallas News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Texas Rangers lost their chance to win the AL West after finishing the season with a 6-4 loss to Minnesota, ending a season marked by underperformance against weaker teams and on the road.
- Manager Skip Schumaker took full accountability for the team's shortcomings, emphasizing the need to improve despite the talent on the roster.
- Star players Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom, who are central to the team's future plans and command a large portion of the payroll, struggled in the final stretch, raising questions about the team's strategy moving forward.
- Both Seager and deGrom have no-trade protection and control their own fate regarding potential trades, complicating the Rangers' ability to reshape the roster.
- The Rangers face a challenging offseason that may require creative financial moves or significant changes, especially with the possibility of a salary cap and the need to avoid being too top-heavy in payroll.
