The Worrisome Rangers

The Rangers worry me.

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For that matter, so do the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

People I trust say the Yankees should worry me too, but I remain skeptical of their acquisitions until proven wrong.

Ah, you know what, they all worry me. I'm a Red Sox fan.

According to various reports, Commissioner Selig will rule on the Red Sox compensation for Theo Epstein, at the request of both teams. This really plays to Bud's weaknesses. Expect an overly broad ruling that sets a bad precedent and annoys Chicago.

Finally, I've been chewing over the Varitek thing, and I'm hoping they quietly find him a coaching role. I know I've advocated for loyalty to Wakefield, but it's a bit different with the catcher and captain. The team needs to anoint a successor behind the plate, and I think Salty has earned that, at least for now. Give him a vote of confidence.