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Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan predicted 92 wins for the Rangers this season outfielder Josh Hamilton responded by saying I'll take your 92 underage at ninety wins. They're definitely it was a different swagger in the rangers' clubhouse this spring and a clear belief that they can and will win the division 2010. But that was booked for the news broke that manager Ron Washington had tested positive for cocaine use. Quickly putting a magnifying glass on the Rangers and their season. The question now albeit the team can overcome the issue or will be a distraction. From accomplishing their goals. The Rangers are these and -- veteran starter Kevin Millwood ship opt for the Orioles are hard reliever Chris right. They use that money to go get hard throwing right hander Rich Harden from the Chicago Cubs that free agent target top of the rotation stuff. But he pitched a 150 innings in either the last two years and to be quite frank has not a good this brain. Seventeen game -- Scott -- is expected to follow Harden in the rotation but don't expect him to repeat the seventeen wins. Rangers GM Jon Daniels told me this sweeper movie made this offseason. Was on -- Colby Lewis who slated to be their third starter. Lewis and the last two seasons in Japan. C. J. Wilson has thrown well this spring and with four pitches. He can throw for strikes look for him to make a successful transition. From relief pitcher who were starting pitcher. Darren Oliver were signed as a free agent from the Angels where he went twelve and two with 32 holds the last two seasons. Oliver's leadership could also help the continued development and a -- believes one of the best young arms in all of baseball. Frankfurt sisco punched out 57 hitters in 49 innings last year 25 -- he gives -- solid closer. The bullpen should again be one of the team's strengths this year. Another former Los Angeles Angel was trying to provide leadership and punch in the -- lineup went Vladimir Guerrero was signed to a one year contract. Although there are physical questioned -- his knees and shoulders when helping he can still hit. On -- or Julio or bony and shortstop Elvis Anders give the Rangers -- dynamic at the top of the line up. Both can steal -- base and they have great range in -- really changed the complexion and the Rangers. Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been very good behind the plate so far -- bring him -- he had that break -- season. Chris Davis -- as their GM has a good at first base despite holes in his swing. While their future first baseman Justin Smoak is not quite ready for the big leagues. In cans are trying to overcome a high ankle sprain but he don't -- better -- second -- a league. While Michael Young a -- when -- give the Rangers won the top left side of the infield in baseball. Outfielder Mitch moreland is their sleeper you've got to allow back. And should get plenty of about him in the outfield or DH. Nelson Cruz plays right fielding at 33 home runs last year and they're presently trying to trade for utility infielder and and catching depth. The Rangers this year there are three players to watch from -- help perspective. Number one Josh Hamilton number two Vladimir Guerrero and number three Rich Harden. If the trio can stay healthy and play -- to their proven talent level they have a chance to win the west. However the distraction -- Ron Washington's positive drug test. And questions in the rotation. Forced me to predict another second place finish the Texas Rangers. Foxsports.com. I'm Jim --

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