We made it guys.
Opening day is finally here and it is time for the Texas Rangers to hang a banner, get those rings, and begin their 162-game campaign.
Now, with opening day just hours away, it is time for some predictions on how the 2024 season will go for the defending world champions.
#1: Lineup
Who knows what Bochy has up his sleeve for opening day; and now with Langford and Carter both in the mix has thrown another wrench into lineup construction in the best way possible.
I would love to see Evan Carter in the leadoff spot, but I do not think Bochy will move Semien or Seager from the 1 and 2 spots to kick-start the lineup. Assuming Adolis remains at cleanup personally, I wouldn't mind seeing Langford in the three-hole which would move Carter down to 5th and Jung to 6th or vice-versa.
With the amount of depth this team has from an offensive standpoint
That being said I think the lineup for Opening Day will be the same as it was for the first exhibition game against the Red Sox but with Eovaldi on the mound.
Rangers lineup for exhibition game in Arlington on March 25, 2024 vs. Boston. The roof at Globe Life Field will be closed for tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/7AHrytPXNX
— Texas Rangers PR (@TXRangersPR) March 25, 2024