Saturday, August 16, 2014

Questioning the 2014 Rangers Season

Are the injuries to Prince Fielder and Jurickson Profar the biggest reasons why the Texas Rangers offense has been so inept this 2014 campaign?

Or has the decimated starting rotation caused too much stress to the batting lineup?

Could the hitting woes be related to Rougned Odor needing more seasoning?

Or could the Rangers light hitting lineup a symptom of Alex Rios not providing enough umph?

Did the Rangers front office drop the ball when they signed Shin-Soo Choo?

Or did Ron Washington not provide enough leadership to convince Choo that he needed to go on the disabled list back when he first injured himself?

Are the changes made to the Ballpark (no more jetstream) to blame for the lower power numbers?

Or is the inconsistency of Leonys Martín a consistent detriment to the lineup?

Is Elvis Andrus not living up the expectations of his exorbitant contract?

Or is Elvis the essential glue that keeps this team from a truly historical tailspin?

Are the hitters no longer adhering to the teachings of their hitting coach?

Or is this the easiest explanation of all: "that's the way baseball go?"