Baseball time is finally here for the Texas Rangers. Arizona weather disrupted the opening’s for a few Cactus League teams, but the Rangers are on schedule. As they embark on another season long journey in what hopes to be an improvement year, taking the field this afternoon is the first step in the process.
Rookie manager Chris Woodward will look to young pitcher Ariel Jurado to start off the spring against the Kansas City Royals. Jurado has seen some major league time in the past. He appeared in 12 games last year for the Rangers and posted a 5-5 record with a 5.