[Jasonw560]

I agree. I think the AL West is going to be very closely watched by all this season, although it will basically be a 2 team race. I also think (hope) the young arms for the Rangers will just get better as the season progresses.

As far as injuries, the Rangers have enough good hitting depth that I don't think it will set them back too much.

Next year, the AL West gets the Astros. So the Mariners won't be at the bottom of the heap any longer.