The 2003 Texas Rangers season was the 43rd of the Texas Rangers franchise overall, their 32nd in Arlington as the Rangers, and their 10th season at The Ballpark in Arlington. The Rangers finished fourth in the

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with a record of 71 wins and 91 losses.

Preseason

*October 3, 2002: John Rocker was released by the Rangers. *December 6, 2002: Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette were traded by the Rangers to the

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for Einar Díaz and Ryan Drese. *December 23, 2002:

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was signed as a free agent with the Rangers.Ugueth Urbina page at Baseball Reference
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Regular season

Flyover at Rangers home opener 2003-04-04

Opening Day starters

* Einar Díaz, C *

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, 1B * Michael Young, 2B * Hank Blalock, 3B *

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, SS *

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, LF * Doug Glanville, CF * Juan González, RF *

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, DH * Ismael Valdez, RHP

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Transactions

* May 9, 2003: Alan Benes was sent to the Texas Rangers by the Chicago Cubs as part of a conditional deal. * June 3, 2003:

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was drafted by the Rangers in the 17th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed June 24, 2003.Ian Kinsler page at Baseball Reference
/ref> *July 11, 2003:

was traded by the Rangers to the

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for Adrián González, Ryan Snare, and Will Smith (minors).Ugueth Urbina page at Baseball Reference
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Roster

Player stats

Batting

Starters by position

''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Other batters

''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Pitching

Starting pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''

Other pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''

Relief pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts''

Awards and honors

, American League Most Valuable Player Award *

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, A.L. Home Run Champ *

, SS, AL Gold Glove *

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Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Spokane

References

2003 Texas Rangers team page at Baseball Reference2003 Texas Rangers team page at www.baseball-almanac.com
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