Thank you, Rangers

The last month of the baseball season has been very difficult for the hometown team. The Texas Rangers had a great run though. No one that I heard before the season started was picking this team to finish in second place, play meaningful game deep into September and win with pitching and defense.
Scott Feldman wasn't able to get 20 wins but this might be a breakout year for him. At the least, he has earned himself consideration for a number one starter position. And a hefty contract, too.
All the other players worked their butts off for manager Ron Washington. Good for them, better for Wash. I hope he comes back and continues the growth process for himself and his players.
Ownership questions continue to be the major stumbling block for the team right now. Tom Hicks is in serious financial straights and his two Dallas area major league teams are suffering for it, as is his English Premier League team.
Fittingly, Ian Kinsler struck out to end the 2009 season. I hope that hitting 30 homers doesn't adversely effect his growth as a hitter.