Losing nine of 12 to end the first half hasn't changed the goal. That's why the Rangers will be aggressive as the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches. They are looking for both a starting pitcher and a reliever, and they have both the financial flexibility and the deep farm system to acquire both.
General manager Jon Daniels has never been afraid of reinforcing his team at the Deadline if there is a chance to go deep in the playoffs, and his players believe they have a chance to do more than that.
"Win the World Series," said third baseman Adrian Beltre, acknowledging anything else is unacceptable.