Gerry Fraley, Rangers beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions about the team during a live chat Thursday. Below are highlights, edited for clarity.
Could you see the Rangers sneaking into the playoffs next season?
Fraley: No, because of the division. Minnesota did it two years ago because it played 57 games against lousy Central teams other than Cleveland. The Rangers are looking at 57 games against Houston, Oakland and the Angels. Houston will be very good again this season. Oakland and the Halos will be competitive.