ARLINGTON -- An opportunity was created for Rangers outfielder Carlos Tocci when Delino DeShields was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Tocci will receive the bulk of playing time in center field, even though he's played in just 32 games and made 13 appearances in center this season. Tocci, however, is confident that he is prepared for the opportunity.
"I think the first three months of the season, I have learned a lot also being on the bench, watching the games and seeing what's going on around it," Tocci said.