--DH Frank Catalanotto cleared release waivers and was officially released on Monday. 

The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. 

Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks celebrates opening day almost like Christmas, complete with a family dinner the night before. 

The Texas Rangers can still hit. 

By Ron Washington's concession, this is the best Rangers team he's taken into a season. 

Tech is a better fit 

TIM COWLISHAW 

 

The Rangers had a relatively pain-free spring training, but even without major injuries, the state of the bullpen might create a ripple effect throughout the pitching staff. 

--Manager Ron Washington has set his rotation for the start of the season. 

The Rangers go into the season without a true right-handed setup man in the bullpen. 

No one expected the Rays to reach the World Series last year. 

No. 

The Texas Rangers have designated third baseman Travis Metcalf for assignment and placed right-handers Joaquin Benoit and Eric Hurley on the 60-day disabled list. 

Kevin Millwood will start his fourth consecutive season opener since joining the Texas Rangers, yet he has a lot to do this year to guarantee the chance for a fifth.