Hello Win Column

Well well well......here we are, 14 years after the last Texas Rangers playoff win. Don't even act like you've forgotten what it took to get a leg up on the competition in those days either. We locals here in the DFW area have endured some of the worst times when it comes to our national pastime. But here we are......2010, and like a lot of our local heroes have been telling us lately, IT'S TIME!!!

I can't even begin to tell you what I think of these so called "loyal" Ranger fans I have seen here popping up lately. Funny how a winning record changes people's opinions about whether they like a team or not. But that's neither here nor there, what we're here to talk about is how awesome the atmosphere is around here lately. Anyone remember the last time the Cowboys were laying regular season football games, and people were still talking about the Rangers?? Not me!! I have to admit, I have loved the attention the team has gotten, and how in love the media has become with this "Claw & Antlers" craze that's been going on.

Ever since the new ownership took over, and a Texas legend finally got in the saddle for this team, they have done some amazing things. Thank you Tom Hicks for writing checks that bounced, and for finally realizing how terrible of a business man you really are. The greatest thrill for me this year has been seeing a team that I have worshiped ever since I could pick up a baseball, finally get some national respect, and not be considered a joke amongst the baseball community anymore. I, along with a lot of other locals, have stuck by this team through thick and thin, and these guys are due for a late October run for a change. Let's watch them head into the ALCS soon, and see where it goes from there. Aw heck, let's close this with a little ditty you might have heard at the ballpark this year.