Looks like, win or lose this World Series, this team will be very good for a LONG time. The scouting is in place, the prospects are in place, management is in place, and, most importantly, the money is in place.
The Rangers' new TV contract (which doesn't start until 2015), guarantees them $80 million PER YEAR from TV alone. Amazing in this economy and that market.
When you think about it, the Rangers are kind of the opposite of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Ranger's success on the field has breeded success at the box office, which has contributed to more success on the field. And it looks like it's only going to get better.
Unfortunately in Tampa, people did not come out to support a World Series team the following year, and the team's finances suffered. That led to more players leaving. Thanks to a great minor league system of their own they can still remain competitive some years, but they were not able to build on their success like the Rangers were.
I think we may be seeing the beginnings of many years of good-to-great Texas Rangers teams.
Sandra
The Rangers' new TV contract (which doesn't start until 2015), guarantees them $80 million PER YEAR from TV alone. Amazing in this economy and that market.
When you think about it, the Rangers are kind of the opposite of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Ranger's success on the field has breeded success at the box office, which has contributed to more success on the field. And it looks like it's only going to get better.
Unfortunately in Tampa, people did not come out to support a World Series team the following year, and the team's finances suffered. That led to more players leaving. Thanks to a great minor league system of their own they can still remain competitive some years, but they were not able to build on their success like the Rangers were.
I think we may be seeing the beginnings of many years of good-to-great Texas Rangers teams.
Sandra