Rangers a Lock

The Rangers are going to skip Rich Harden's next start, which would have been against the Red Sox.  He will start next Tuesday at the Rays.  The BoSox will face Hunter, Lewis, and Wilson this weekend in Arlington.  Harden needs the rest.

ESPN is saying that the Rangers are a lock for the playoffs

Adam Dunn was claimed by one team while on waivers and no trade took place... He's a Nat for the forseeable future 

Ian Kinsler's recent MRI still shows inflammation in his groin, possibly keeping him out until the end of the month.  Cristian Guzman has not been a good replacement at 2nd.  He's 3-29 with 7 strikeouts and an error.

Torii Hunter and the Angels will be going after Carl Crawford in free agency.  But he is from Texas...

Rafael Furcal is officially on the DL.  He will be eligible to return on 8/18.  Expect the Doyers to fill his spot with Juan Castro until Furcal's return.