SURPRISE, Ariz. -- One might take a cursory look at the Rangers' pitching staff and determine this year is going to be challenging for pitching coach Doug Brocail.
After all, the Rangers still have two starters -- Yu Darvish and Martin Perez -- trying to get back to peak form from Tommy John surgery and two more -- Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross -- who have injury concerns. Ross, recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, won't be ready by the start of the season, leaving the Rangers once again facing the annual spring task of finding a fifth starter.