Texas Rangers: One bold prediction for every position player

ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 16: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers reacts to hitting a three run home run in the eighth inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on April 16, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 16: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers reacts to hitting a three run home run in the eighth inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on April 16, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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It’s time for the 2019 version of Texas Rangers bold predictions. Here’s one for each member of the offense, starters and bench players.

Spring season means prediction season. As Texas Rangers players get back into a rhythm, we start to form opinions and ideas as to how the regular season will play out. A lot can happen over a 162-game span. A stellar season can be disrupted by injury, a slump can last too long to bear, and a player can be traded to another team.

The uncertainties make predicting outcomes extremely difficult, but also quite fun, and very rewarding if one happens to be accurate. You’ll agree with some and you’ll find some outlandish.

Let’s start prediction season by focusing on the Ranger offense. Here’s a bold prediction for every offensive starter and a few potential bench players:

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