1985 ALL-STAR BREAK
Another year, another season of dominance for the Rangers in the AL West. We sit 11.5 games ahead at the All-Star Break, so should comfortably get into the playoffs again. We have to give it another go!
Not much is changed as far as the team goes. I've brought Gaylord Perry back for another year because he was still wearing a Giants hat. It's getting a bit silly at this point, so this'll be the final chance to see if he dons a Rangers hat or not. He's set to finally be ahead in terms of innings pitched this year so hopefully that counts for something.
The big move of the offseason was acquiring
Will Clark from the aforementioned Giants, who played a great first base for Texas in real life. I had to give up
Mike Stanley, who was set to develop into a great hitting catcher. With Pudge on the way soon I'm not too bothered. Plus I'm attached to Jim Sundberg even though he's old and declining. Clark has a chance for the Hall of Fame if I play him consistently for the next 15 years. He's already getting some extra reps compared to real life as I brought him up to MLB a year early.
Beniquez is batting well again, as are others on the team. The pitching is great too, with
Rick Honeycutt having a great year and the bullpen being lights out.
Tom Henke has developed into an elite closer, and him and Goose form a great one-two punch in the pen.
Waiting for another shot at the playoffs and our 2nd World Series title!