Blogcritics Comments on Futility And Despair: The Saga Of The Texas Rangers

Comment by Matthew T. Sussman on Futility And Despair: The Saga Of The Texas Rangers

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:45:59 EDT

"Certainly the Indians exceed the Rangers in terms of futility. No World Series championships since 1948." Casey's stat involves the longest any "Big Four" franchise has existed without even reaching the championship game. I fact-checked this as best I could and it seems to be right.

Comment by Gary Benz on Futility And Despair: The Saga Of The Texas Rangers

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:35:47 EDT

Casey: Certainly the Indians exceed the Rangers in terms of futility. No World Series championships since 1948. As near as I can tell, the problem with Texas at least right now, starts with an owner who spent all his money on one player (A-Rod). Though he's been gone for a few years, the drag of that contract on the rest of the organization still lingers. The rubric for running a successful franchise is well known and really isn't all that difficult to follow, yet the temptation to try and shortcut it is almost too overwhelming for most teams. Texas is one of the many seeking a quicker path, not one of the few that can actually demonstrate institutional discipline.

Comment by Sam weaver on Futility And Despair: The Saga Of The Texas Rangers

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:46:53 EDT

During Ranger history, they have had a poor brain trust. There never seems to be a game plan towards building. Instead of manager, someone like Buck Showalter should have been in charge of rebuilding the entire organization. That especially includes the farm system. Maybe Nolan Ryan can get things rolling. Hopefully, he will have the actual authority to hire people that will make a difference. No manager can overcome the enormous problems of the Rangers. The summer heat and high humidity have never bothered the St.Louis Cardinals. The Atlanta Braves constantly reinvent through their minor league system and smart trades. The Yankees have a lot of money and great baseball minds throughout their system. Owner Tom Hicks needs someone to show him how and who to spend his money on.