Looks like there will be some major competition for roster spots once The Rangers begin spring training. The DMN reports that Sosa will battle Diaz and Botts for a spot, yet there seem to be a few others looking to hang on. Byrd, Hairston, Wilkerson, Cruz, and even Arias will all be looking to find a place and we can't keep them all. Obviously some do not have minor league options, but the scrap heap of outfielders is a pretty tall stack.
I'm also looking forward to seeing who earns the last spot(s) in the rotation, and hopefully not by default. I like Hurley's confidence and I bet we see some of him sooner than later, but that youthful energy will be helpful.
Also, don't be surprised to see Otsuka pushing Gagne, which will only make our bullpen better...BUT...with all this inner competition, Washington has his hands full...AND...if we have a rough start, clubhouse cohesion will be sticky (I mean that negatively).
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