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Takeaways from the Texas Rangers Opening Weekend

By Cody Smith

TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 13: Joey Gallo #13 (C) and Nomar Mazara #30 (R) of the Texas Rangers of the Texas Rangers gesture to the camera during the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 13, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 13: Joey Gallo #13 (C) and Nomar Mazara #30 (R) of the Texas Rangers of the Texas Rangers gesture to the camera during the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 13, 2016 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MARCH 28: A view during the National Anthem prior to the Texas Rangers taking on the Chicago Cubs during Opening Day at Globe Life Park in Arlington on March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MARCH 28: A view during the National Anthem prior to the Texas Rangers taking on the Chicago Cubs during Opening Day at Globe Life Park in Arlington on March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Outlook for the Year

We know that a big opening weekend doesn’t mean that it is going to translate throughout an entire season, but it sure is nice to see the offense playing at this high of a level through 3 games, and regardless of if management stays on course for the rebuild, or if they decide to contend, it is going to be fun to watch these players continue to develop.

Another good thing is that the pitching should get better as these players get more into an everyday routine, and management makes adjustments to the roster to find the best fits for the team.

It should be very interesting to see if the offense can force management’s hand later in the season to switch from the rebuild mode back over to contending mode, as it seems we just lack a few pieces from being serious contenders, and all the pieces fall on the pitching side. Whether we contend or not this season, it is going to be a lot of fun watching the offensive players grow and develop together as we work through this final season at Globe Life Park.

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