Texas Rangers: This is the perfect lineup for 2021

A promising young group will take the field for Texas in 2021, headlined by top prospects, breakout stars and former All-Stars.

The Texas Rangers had a disappointing 2020 season.

I know that’s stating the obvious, but for the diehard fan, there is a lot to like about the team going forward.

Starting the year out with Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor up the middle sure wasn’t striking fear into the hearts of opposing AL West Division teams, but the young guns who will follow sure will.

In just a few short years, I predict the Texas Rangers will be back in the playoff hunt, looking to regain the magic of the 2010-11 teams.

Now, I’m not saying we’ll never see another Michael Young, Josh Hamilton or Mike Napoli type of player come through the organization. It’s just that the Rangers are not currently built that way.

There is promise, however, beginning with a leadoff hitter who’s name people have doubted for years because his bat has been slow to develop.