Can the Rangers contend in 2006?

[Tigerfan1974]

Kenny is gone, again. Alfie is out too. (but wiill are paying for A-wad)

Millwood is the only significant change. The other pitchers have yet to be seen.

Mench and Nyx need to step up.
Mathews Jr. needs to continue his improvement.

Blalock needs a comeback year.

Who's playing 2d? Who's batting first?

I think we are still at least 1 yr from playoffs and more from the WS.

[tiger50]

2006 is the Rangers year, mark my words.

[TheKingofKings]

Kenny is gone, again. Alfie is out too. (but wiill are paying for A-wad)

Millwood is the only significant change. The other pitchers have yet to be seen.

Mench and Nyx need to step up.
Mathews Jr. needs to continue his improvement.

Blalock needs a comeback year.

Who's playing 2d? Who's batting first?

I think we are still at least 1 yr from playoffs and more from the WS.

This Offseason , the Rangers got Millwood but also got Vincente Padilla and Adam Eaton to upgrade the skill of their rotation.(The reason the Rangers didn't want to re-sign ''Kenny'' is because of his age and because of all the controversies that he caused with the texas media , don't be dissapointed !!!)

Here are the answers to your questions (if you still have questions regarding the starters or the roster check my thread named the official roster and injury thread on this forum)

2006 Texas Rangers Starting Second Baseman : Ian Kinsler
2006 Texas Rangers Leadoff Man : Brad Wilkerson (if some of you guys out there aren't sure about his last year stats well check his '04 stats and he also had a down year due to arm problems)
By the way Nix will not be starting this year since the Rangers acquired LF/CF Brad Wilkerson from WAS