Ranger round-up The Rangers are apparently still interested in the likes of Jeff Francis and possibly another bat like Jim Thome. It's not over, but the Rangers' big spending is.
Should the season start today, who makes the 25-man roster?
The Line-Up
Elvis Andrus - SS
Mike Young - DH
Josh Hamilton - LF
Adrian Beltre - 3B
Nelson Cruz - RF
Ian Kinsler - 2B
Mitch Moreland - 1B
Yorvit Torrealba - C
Julio Borbon - CF
Bench
Matt Treanor - C
Andres Blanco - Utility
Dave Murphy - OF
Questions here are Julio Borbon's spot in the line-up. From what I've read from Ron Washington, Borbon's starting. I bet the leash is short with him. Also, I thought Andres Blanco was pretty handy last season; yet, people seem to care less about the guy. Obvious Omissions: Chris Davis and Taylor Teagarden.
Starting Rotation
C.J. Wilson - LHP
Colby Lewis - RHP
Brandon Webb - RHP
Tommy Hunter - RHP
Derek Holland -- LHP
Several months ago, I read that Neftali Feliz was going to be stretched out for a spot in the rotation. As much as I've loved this, all I've heard lately is that Feliz is going back to the bullpen. That leaves the No. 5 spot open and I think Holland has dibs. Obvious Omissions: Omar Beltre, Feliz, Matt Harrison and Scott Feldman.
Bullpen
Neftali Feliz - RHP
Alexi Ogando - RHP
Darren Oliver - LHP
Arthur Rhodes - LHP
Darren O'Day - RHP
Frank Francisco - RHP
Mark Lowe - RHP
If Feliz goes into the rotation, the closer's spot goes to Francisco or Ogando. Oliver and Rhodes are your lefties. O'Day has been rumored to be traded. Otherwise, there's three names that weren't on the opening day roster. A little turnover in the bullpen isn't such a bad thing. Obvious Omissions: Feldman, Harrison, Pedro Strop, Michael Kirkman and Willie Moscoso.
