In five days, we’ll see how first year manager Chris Woodward compiles his first regular season lineup. The Texas Rangers will open against the Chicago Cubs. Three-time World Series champion Jon Lester will make the opening day start for the Cubs. Former Ranger, Yu Darvish, is expected to start game two, and former Ranger, Cole Hamels, is expected to start game three.
Needless to say, the Texas offense will have its hands full throughout the opening series. How will their lineup look?
Opening Day Lineup Projection
Woodward confirmed Choo being his leadoff man to start the year.