The Worst Best Team Ever

We've got one of, if not the best, Texas Rangers teams ever.

The status and records show that. I forget exactly where the numbers put us; but I'm pretty sure they're right around the best team record ever, this many games in. So it's definitely one of the best teams we've ever had.

But this could be one of the worst best teams there has ever been.

I don't think any Rangers fan feel confident their team can win a game. Sure, they do win. And the record shows that we win plenty. But we don't feel confident that we can a big game . . . or come from behind . . . or even hold a lead, for that matter.

Many people blame the pitching. And there's plenty to blame there, especially since two of our opening day starters are gone for the season . . . and our big trade deadline has given up eight runs twice and isn't even with the team now . . . and Oswalt would rather complain about being in the bullpen than actually doing anything about it.

But I point towards the offense, or the lack thereof. We simply cannot come up with a big hit when we need it. Getting a run home from third with less than two outs is an absolute adventure every time. Kinsler's swinging at a first-pitch, ground out, with bases loaded last night in an absolutely huge spot is a microcosm of our year, especially offensively.

There is still plenty of time to turn it around. And, of course, nothing matters now except for what happens in October. But the evidence to this point suggests that we won't be getting it done then. I sure hope we do.