The Texas Rangers, even though they lost in the American League Division Series, had an amazing 2015 season. Manager Jeff Banister was part of the reason the Rangers were able to do so well and turn things around so quickly. I think because of that, his leadership, heart, and fire are just some of the reason he was selected as the BBWAA award for the American League Manager of the year. Recently he talked about winning the award and said the following.
“I think we took all the clichés off the T-shirts and brought them to life,” Banister said Tuesday.