SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 21: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers warms up in the on deck circle before an at-bat in a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August, 21, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 7-4. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
The upcoming Texas Rangers campaign won’t be geared toward winning the World Series or reaching the postseason. It won’t be about tallying more victories than PECOTA or Caesars Sportsbook predict.
Yes, they’ll still play to win, but the organization’s primary goal starting with Spring Training is to learn its players.