SURPRISE, Ariz. – On the day the Rangers christened Jon Gray as their opening day starter, they celebrated by relegating him to a ‘B’ game on the Royals’ back...
Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray throws in a “B” game on the back fields against the Kansas City Royals at spring training on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Surprise, Ariz.as their opening day starter, they celebrated by relegating him to a ‘B’ game on the Royals’ back lot. Things can get a little loose in these types of affairs. Like when the only shot he gave up clanged off a pole high above the fence in right field and bounced into foul territory.
A cynic might argue not to get too carried away. Gray becomes the Rangers’ 13th opening day starter in 14 seasons. History suggests it’s less validation than your turn. Lance Lynn hadn’t won as many as 16 games since his second season with St. Louis. He’s finished in the top 6 of Cy Young voting every year since joining the Rangers and moving on to the White Sox. Mike Minor, who’d missed two full seasons and been relegated to the bullpen in his return to Kansas City, won 14 games in his second year at Texas, a career high. Also made his first All-Star team and finished eighth in Cy Young voting. Even Kyle Gibson made his first All-Star team last year at 33.
So did the success with Lynn, Minor and Gibson influence his decision to sign a four-year deal with Texas?
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