While waiting for the home runs, the Rangers have turned stagnant. They have grounded into a league-high 138 double plays. If the Rangers do not turn into a power team again through off-season moves, Oates must find a way to bring more life to the offense and avoid the plague of double plays, which drain the life from a team. Even with more power, the Rangers would benefit from a varied offense. Toronto leads the AL in home runs and probably will not make the playoffs.
Oates watches to determine which players can play a different kind of offensive game.