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Texas Rangers: Top Headlines Entering Spring Training

By Travis Koch

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 27: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 27, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 27: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 27, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 19: Rougned Odor #12 of the Texas Rangers hits a run scoring single against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 19, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

What will the lineup look like?

Expect the Rangers to take more of an analytical approach with lineup configuration this year. That’s part of new manager Chris Woodward’s agenda. How exactly will that play out? Who knows? Woodward doesn’t even have the answer to that question at this point.

Analytics, player performances, matchups and health will all factor into the lineup card on opening day and throughout the season.

Just speculating, I see Choo continuing as the team’s leadoff man. We know Andrus and Mazara will hit somewhere in the top four slots and I already shared my thoughts on Gallo. The rest, I’m not too sure about.

Next. Some thoughts on the Rangers' outfield situation. dark

We projected the Texas Rangers’ batting lineup at the beginning of 2019. You can check out the projection by clicking here. In my opinion, Rougned Odor is the most curious offensive player entering the season. It will also be interesting to see how Woodward uses Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ronald Guzman.

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