The draft is about dreams. In the Rangers' dreams, one day they will once again have a homegrown ace. On Monday, it became possible that Cole Winn might fulfill their dreams.
If he does, the "thank yous" will begin with dogged veteran Southern California area scout Steve Flores, but the list may also include the unlikely trio of the Oakland A's, an Oklahoma quarterback and a former Rangers manager.
Allow us to explain: Winn, who spent his senior year at the same high school that produced this year's "it" pitcher Gerritt Cole, wasn't supposed to be around when the Rangers picked 15th overall Monday.