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The Rangers entered Tuesday with the most wins in the American League -- always an impressive accomplishment, no matter the context. But the Rangers' standing becomes greater when their misfortunes are considered.
Remember that the Rangers were without Yu Darvish for most of the year; that they had to change closers; and that they've had to weather significant injuries to Prince Fielder, Shin-Soo Choo, and Josh Hamilton -- three players who accounted for nearly a third of their Opening Day payroll.