2008 Texas Rangers season
The Texas Rangers 2008 season was the 48th year of the franchise and 37th since moving to Arlington, Texas. The organization, after finishing fourth in the American League West in 2007. The new season would be the first under the oversight of newly hired club president and former Ranger great Nolan Ryan. Upon his hire, Ryan indicated that his role in the 2008 season would be largely observational with regard to baseball operations, and any major changes would be made following the conclusion of the regular season.I don't come in with any preconceived ideas of what I want to do or what needs to be done", said Ryan, who indicated that he will make two extended trips to spring training to become acquainted with players and staff. "I think it'll be a learning process for me. I'm going to try to get my arms around our organization so I'll have a better understanding of who we are and what we do and what I can do to help us be better.
Ian Kinsler
Ronald Washington is an American professional baseball manager, coach, and former player. Since November 2023, Washington has been the manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Washington coaching the Oakland Athletics in 2015
Ron Washington in 2007
Washington talks to fans in Houston in August 2014
Washington as the third base coach for the Braves in 2021