The Texas Rangers are less than two weeks away from Opening Day and with the competition for the 5th starter position heating up, we have our prediction for the starting rotation to begin the season.
1. Cole Hamels/LHP
Cole Hamels has already been announced as the Texas Rangers Opening Day starter and is undoubtedly the ace in this staff at least until Yu Darvish returns. Hamels was acquired by the Rangers at the trade deadline in 2015 from the Phillies and quickly became the number 1 pitcher in Texas’ staff. In 12 starts for the Rangers last year Hamels went 7-1 posting a 3.