It’s Time.
It took ’em eleven long years, but it finally happened. And now…it’s time! Time for the AL West Division Champions flag to wave over Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Time for the Texas Rangers to continue their season beyond 162 games. Time for Rangers fans to take the paper bags off our heads, shake the dust off our rally towels, and prepare for a Red October. Time to become a full-fledged, unapologetic, card-carrying member of the “Claw and Antlers Club”. Time for Dallas sports fans to have real choices about what to watch in the month of October.
In the words of a former Dallas sports icon, it’s time to “get your popcorn ready.” (wrong sport, but whatever.)
Because the Rangers did it. They squeezed the very breath out of our lungs in the process, but they did it. In a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum, the Rangers clinched the division. The magic number is now ZERO. The remaining three teams in the division all have big E’s under the “Games Back” column, and the Texas Rangers have a little “y” next to their name.
The Rangers are post-season bound, baby!! It’s time.
And I think it’s time, too, for a look back at this magical season. Congratulations, Rangers!!