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Spoiled by Adrian Beltre, the Rangers are about to find out how everyone else has lived at third base the last 8 years

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Adrian Beltre spoiled the Rangers for eight seasons.

With Beltre, the likely Hall of Famer, the Rangers had no concerns about offense and defense from third base. The club had uncommon consistency at the position.

A quick refresher course on what Beltre did before retiring last fall:

  • Beltre was a plus-66 with the Rangers, according to defensive runs saved. That put him third in the majors behind Nolan Arenado at plus-109 and Manny Machado at plus-85.

  • Beltre hit .304 with 199 homers, 696 RBIs and an .