The Texas Rangers are currently 41-41 and in third place in the American League West.

The Rangers have been much better than advertised thanks to an offense that has been explosive.

A trade last year that brought the Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has paid major dividends, as he has remained healthy and put himself in position to contend for a Triple Crown.

Meanwhile, the offseason signing of outfielder Milton Bradley has proven to be a good risk, as he is leading the league in slugging percentage.

The pitching hasn’t been great, but it has been mediocre enough to allow the offense to carry the team.