Wednesday a.m. Rangers things

Good morning, folks...

Texas beat Oakland last night, 10-6.

Jeff Wilson's game story talks about the bats carrying Texas to victory last night.  T.R. Sullivan's game story also highlights the home runs that carried the Rangers.

Evan Grant writes that Ryan Rua is doing things.  He also has "Three Takeaways" from last night, and says the Rangers may have to consider alternatives to their current middle relief situation.

Wilson writes that Jurickson Profar always knew he'd be helping a major league team win games, even when dealing with two lost seasons due to injury.

A.J. Griffin had a rehab start yesterday, but likely is still at least a couple more starts away from returning to the majors.

The Rangers signed their top three draft picks yesterday.

Peter Ellwood writes about the Rangers' improved defense.

Michael Young, David Murphy and Ben Grieve are enjoying their retirements.

The S-T's notes talk about Tom Wilhelmsen, A.J. Griffin, Derek Holland and Ryan Rua.

Levi Weaver has notes and a Minor League Report.

Sullivan's notes talk about Adrian Beltre, Shin-Soo Choo, Rougned Odor, Cole Hamels, and Melvin Novoa.