The Texas Rangers 2003 season involved the Rangers finishing 4th in the American League west with a record of 71 wins and 91 losses.
October 3, 2002: John Rocker was released by the Rangers.December 6, 2002: Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette was traded by the Rangers to the Cleveland Indians for Einar Díaz and Ryan Drese.December 23, 2002: Ugueth Urbina was signed as a free agent with the Rangers.Einar Díaz, CRafael Palmeiro, 1BMichael Young, 2BHank Blalock, 3BAlex Rodriguez, SSCarl Everett, LFDoug Glanville, CFJuan González, RFRubén Sierra, DHIsmael Valdez, RHPMay 9, 2003: Alan Benes was sent to the Texas Rangers by the Chicago Cubs as part of a conditional deal.June 3, 2003: Ian Kinsler was drafted by the Rangers in the 17th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed June 24, 2003.July 11, 2003: Ugueth Urbina was traded by the Rangers to the Florida Marlins for Adrian Gonzalez, Ryan Snare, and Will Smith (minors).Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In
Awards and honors
Alex Rodriguez, American League Most Valuable Player AwardAlex Rodriguez, Hank Aaron AwardAlex Rodriguez, A.L. Home Run ChampAlex Rodriguez, SS, AL Gold GloveAlex Rodriguez, Silver Slugger AwardAll-Star Game
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Spokane