Rangers Part Ways With Team President John Daniels Club Hands Over Keys To Chris Young

Well, at least according to Ray Davies. On Wednesday, Davis, the media-shy principal owner of the Rangers, announced the firing of John Daniels as the team’s president of baseball operations just 48 hours after Daniels and Young fired manager Chris Woodward. Young, a graduate of Highland Park High School, assumes full control of baseball operations. Davis praised Daniels’ accomplishments in his 17 years running the Rangers’ baseball operations — including two World Series appearances — but then spoke bluntly about a decision he said he had essentially reached even before the tumultuous week began. That said: Daniels, overseeing a sixth straight losing season, would not return for 2023. “The bottom line is we’re not well,” Davis said in a statement at the start of a 15-minute news conference. “And we haven’t been well for six years. The bottom line is to be competitive going forward, I felt we had to make a change. And [with] This change, I think Chris will come in and bring a new vigor and new enthusiasm to build an organization that can be consistent for many years.” During Daniels’ tenure, the Rangers won four American League West titles, five playoff berths and the 2010-11 AL championship. The Rangers had a .498 hitting percentage since 2006, 17th in the majors. The youngest GM in baseball history when he took the job as a 28-year-old a week after the 2005 season ended, Daniels had rebuilt the Rangers twice and was looking to do it a third time. Daniels turns 45 next week. Young, considered one of the game’s brightest up-and-coming executives, had joined in December 2020 from the role of vice president at MLB. Daniels took the title of president of baseball operations. It was announced that they will work as partners. As late as Monday afternoon, Young said the labor agreement was a “100 percent partnership.” Davis said he informed Young of his decision Wednesday morning only after he had informed Daniels of his termination. There was no opportunity for Young to prevent the landlord from moving. Young, Davis said, was “shocked” by the decision. Young could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young (left) and Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels speak to reporters during a press conference announcing the firing of manager Chris Woodward at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Aug. 15, 2022. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Daniels and Young had spoken with Davis on Monday morning to recommend an administrative change and had spoken with Tony Beasley about promoting him to interim manager. Daniels led the conversation at first, said Beasley, the only member of baseball’s operations department made available Wednesday. Daniels was the only executive mentioned in the news release announcing the managerial change and had opened Monday’s news conference with a statement. All of which leads to this question: Why did the Rangers go through two separate firefights on two days in the same week? Davis said he wanted no connection between the decision to fire Woodward and the decision to fire Daniels. Also: “I felt Chris needed a running start in the [2023] season,” Davis said. “And that’s why we did it now.” Because there is a lot to do. The Rangers must decide on Beasley’s future and, if it’s not him, then begin a managerial search. They also need more players, at least two opening bowlers and a middle-order batsman. And, Young will have to make decisions about how the team’s baseball operations work. Almost every department head on the baseball side was hired by Daniels. And there is a rebuild to finish. “We accepted the rebuilding plan,” Davis said of Daniels’ appointment after 2020. “But as we look forward to it, even though Jon has proven he can build a winning organization, I felt Chris was the right guy to lead us forward and that’s why I made the decision. “The baseball operations department has never been one or two guys,” Davis added. “And the rebuilding plan includes the entire baseball department, which will help build the roster, trades, all that stuff. So, I don’t see it any different than what it would be if [Daniels] had stayed.” But baseball’s operations departments have grown exponentially in recent years, and many clubs have adopted a two-man approach similar to the structure the Rangers have used since the creation of the Young-Daniels partnership. While Davis said there is no plan to bring in another president of baseball operations, Young’s first task may be to find someone who can help him with the multifaceted elements of running the department. A veteran executive who has won and previously run a department could help. In short, someone like Daniels. Davis, however, said there was never a plan for Daniels to move into more of an advisory role with Young’s role expanding. If that’s the case, then the move leaves a hole that needs to be filled before the Rangers can move on to other needs. Davis didn’t concern himself with anyone else’s future in baseball business. “All I can say to the fans is that we are approaching this matter with a sense of urgency,” Davis said. “The fans must be as upset as I am. I’m not a good loser. We plan to field a very competitive team next year. But we’ll gain credibility with a fan base with wins on the field.” The unhappiness of the fans has become clear in recent times. On Monday, the Rangers drew 13,191 to face Oakland. It was the smallest paid attendance for a Rangers game in the two years since fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field. On Saturday, a small pregame crowd for the Rangers’ Hall of Fame inductions booed Daniels when he was introduced. And yet Daniels had answered every question put to him during the club’s unsuccessful run dating back to 2017. In a statement released Wednesday, Daniels thanked fans. “To all the Rangers fans out there. For your passion and support. Thank you for welcoming us into your community. There are some spectacularly talented and driven people in the organization, from [Young] throughout the operation. There will be amazing moments in the summers and autumns soon and you will have the parade you deserve.” He just won’t be able to participate. Now it’s Chris Young’s team. On Twitter: @Evan_P_Grant +++ Find more Rangers coverage from the Dallas Morning News here. 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title: “Rangers Part Ways With Team President John Daniels Club Hands Over Keys To Chris Young Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-12” author: “Susan Simmons”

Well, at least according to Ray Davies. On Wednesday, Davis, the media-shy principal owner of the Rangers, announced the firing of John Daniels as the team’s president of baseball operations just 48 hours after Daniels and Young fired manager Chris Woodward. Young, a graduate of Highland Park High School, assumes full control of baseball operations. Davis praised Daniels’ accomplishments in his 17 years running the Rangers’ baseball operations — including two World Series appearances — but then spoke bluntly about a decision he said he had essentially reached even before the tumultuous week began. That said: Daniels, overseeing a sixth straight losing season, would not return for 2023. “The bottom line is we’re not well,” Davis said in a statement at the start of a 15-minute news conference. “And we haven’t been well for six years. The bottom line is to be competitive going forward, I felt we had to make a change. And [with] This change, I think Chris will come in and bring a new vigor and new enthusiasm to build an organization that can be consistent for many years.” During Daniels’ tenure, the Rangers won four American League West titles, five playoff berths and the 2010-11 AL championship. The Rangers had a .498 hitting percentage since 2006, 17th in the majors. The youngest GM in baseball history when he took the job as a 28-year-old a week after the 2005 season ended, Daniels had rebuilt the Rangers twice and was looking to do it a third time. Daniels turns 45 next week. Young, considered one of the game’s brightest up-and-coming executives, had joined in December 2020 from the role of vice president at MLB. Daniels took the title of president of baseball operations. It was announced that they will work as partners. As late as Monday afternoon, Young said the labor agreement was a “100 percent partnership.” Davis said he informed Young of his decision Wednesday morning only after he had informed Daniels of his termination. There was no opportunity for Young to prevent the landlord from moving. Young, Davis said, was “shocked” by the decision. Young could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young (left) and Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels speak to reporters during a press conference announcing the firing of manager Chris Woodward at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Aug. 15, 2022. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Daniels and Young had spoken with Davis on Monday morning to recommend an administrative change and had spoken with Tony Beasley about promoting him to interim manager. Daniels led the conversation at first, said Beasley, the only member of baseball’s operations department made available Wednesday. Daniels was the only executive mentioned in the news release announcing the managerial change and had opened Monday’s news conference with a statement. All of which leads to this question: Why did the Rangers go through two separate firefights on two days in the same week? Davis said he wanted no connection between the decision to fire Woodward and the decision to fire Daniels. Also: “I felt Chris needed a running start in the [2023] season,” Davis said. “And that’s why we did it now.” Because there is a lot to do. The Rangers must decide on Beasley’s future and, if it’s not him, then begin a managerial search. They also need more players, at least two opening bowlers and a middle-order batsman. And, Young will have to make decisions about how the team’s baseball operations work. Almost every department head on the baseball side was hired by Daniels. And there is a rebuild to finish. “We accepted the rebuilding plan,” Davis said of Daniels’ appointment after 2020. “But as we look forward to it, even though Jon has proven he can build a winning organization, I felt Chris was the right guy to lead us forward and that’s why I made the decision. “The baseball operations department has never been one or two guys,” Davis added. “And the rebuilding plan includes the entire baseball department, which will help build the roster, trades, all that stuff. So, I don’t see it any different than what it would be if [Daniels] had stayed.” But baseball’s operations departments have grown exponentially in recent years, and many clubs have adopted a two-man approach similar to the structure the Rangers have used since the creation of the Young-Daniels partnership. While Davis said there is no plan to bring in another president of baseball operations, Young’s first task may be to find someone who can help him with the multifaceted elements of running the department. A veteran executive who has won and previously run a department could help. In short, someone like Daniels. Davis, however, said there was never a plan for Daniels to move into more of an advisory role with Young’s role expanding. If that’s the case, then the move leaves a hole that needs to be filled before the Rangers can move on to other needs. Davis didn’t concern himself with anyone else’s future in baseball business. “All I can say to the fans is that we are approaching this matter with a sense of urgency,” Davis said. “The fans must be as upset as I am. I’m not a good loser. We plan to field a very competitive team next year. But we’ll gain credibility with a fan base with wins on the field.” The unhappiness of the fans has become clear in recent times. On Monday, the Rangers drew 13,191 to face Oakland. It was the smallest paid attendance for a Rangers game in the two years since fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field. On Saturday, a small pregame crowd for the Rangers’ Hall of Fame inductions booed Daniels when he was introduced. And yet Daniels had answered every question put to him during the club’s unsuccessful run dating back to 2017. In a statement released Wednesday, Daniels thanked fans. “To all the Rangers fans out there. For your passion and support. Thank you for welcoming us into your community. There are some spectacularly talented and driven people in the organization, from [Young] throughout the operation. There will be amazing moments in the summers and autumns soon and you will have the parade you deserve.” He just won’t be able to participate. Now it’s Chris Young’s team. On Twitter: @Evan_P_Grant +++ Find more Rangers coverage from the Dallas Morning News here. 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title: “Rangers Part Ways With Team President John Daniels Club Hands Over Keys To Chris Young Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-29” author: “Marshall Verduzco”

Well, at least according to Ray Davies. On Wednesday, Davis, the media-shy principal owner of the Rangers, announced the firing of John Daniels as the team’s president of baseball operations just 48 hours after Daniels and Young fired manager Chris Woodward. Young, a graduate of Highland Park High School, assumes full control of baseball operations. Davis praised Daniels’ accomplishments in his 17 years running the Rangers’ baseball operations — including two World Series appearances — but then spoke bluntly about a decision he said he had essentially reached even before the tumultuous week began. That said: Daniels, overseeing a sixth straight losing season, would not return for 2023. “The bottom line is we’re not well,” Davis said in a statement at the start of a 15-minute news conference. “And we haven’t been well for six years. The bottom line is to be competitive going forward, I felt we had to make a change. And [with] This change, I think Chris will come in and bring a new vigor and new enthusiasm to build an organization that can be consistent for many years.” During Daniels’ tenure, the Rangers won four American League West titles, five playoff berths and the 2010-11 AL championship. The Rangers had a .498 hitting percentage since 2006, 17th in the majors. The youngest GM in baseball history when he took the job as a 28-year-old a week after the 2005 season ended, Daniels had rebuilt the Rangers twice and was looking to do it a third time. Daniels turns 45 next week. Young, considered one of the game’s brightest up-and-coming executives, had joined in December 2020 from the role of vice president at MLB. Daniels took the title of president of baseball operations. It was announced that they will work as partners. As late as Monday afternoon, Young said the labor agreement was a “100 percent partnership.” Davis said he informed Young of his decision Wednesday morning only after he had informed Daniels of his termination. There was no opportunity for Young to prevent the landlord from moving. Young, Davis said, was “shocked” by the decision. Young could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young (left) and Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels speak to reporters during a press conference announcing the firing of manager Chris Woodward at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Aug. 15, 2022. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Daniels and Young had spoken with Davis on Monday morning to recommend an administrative change and had spoken with Tony Beasley about promoting him to interim manager. Daniels led the conversation at first, said Beasley, the only member of baseball’s operations department made available Wednesday. Daniels was the only executive mentioned in the news release announcing the managerial change and had opened Monday’s news conference with a statement. All of which leads to this question: Why did the Rangers go through two separate firefights on two days in the same week? Davis said he wanted no connection between the decision to fire Woodward and the decision to fire Daniels. Also: “I felt Chris needed a running start in the [2023] season,” Davis said. “And that’s why we did it now.” Because there is a lot to do. The Rangers must decide on Beasley’s future and, if it’s not him, then begin a managerial search. They also need more players, at least two opening bowlers and a middle-order batsman. And, Young will have to make decisions about how the team’s baseball operations work. Almost every department head on the baseball side was hired by Daniels. And there is a rebuild to finish. “We accepted the rebuilding plan,” Davis said of Daniels’ appointment after 2020. “But as we look forward to it, even though Jon has proven he can build a winning organization, I felt Chris was the right guy to lead us forward and that’s why I made the decision. “The baseball operations department has never been one or two guys,” Davis added. “And the rebuilding plan includes the entire baseball department, which will help build the roster, trades, all that stuff. So, I don’t see it any different than what it would be if [Daniels] had stayed.” But baseball’s operations departments have grown exponentially in recent years, and many clubs have adopted a two-man approach similar to the structure the Rangers have used since the creation of the Young-Daniels partnership. While Davis said there is no plan to bring in another president of baseball operations, Young’s first task may be to find someone who can help him with the multifaceted elements of running the department. A veteran executive who has won and previously run a department could help. In short, someone like Daniels. Davis, however, said there was never a plan for Daniels to move into more of an advisory role with Young’s role expanding. If that’s the case, then the move leaves a hole that needs to be filled before the Rangers can move on to other needs. Davis didn’t concern himself with anyone else’s future in baseball business. “All I can say to the fans is that we are approaching this matter with a sense of urgency,” Davis said. “The fans must be as upset as I am. I’m not a good loser. We plan to field a very competitive team next year. But we’ll gain credibility with a fan base with wins on the field.” The unhappiness of the fans has become clear in recent times. On Monday, the Rangers drew 13,191 to face Oakland. It was the smallest paid attendance for a Rangers game in the two years since fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field. On Saturday, a small pregame crowd for the Rangers’ Hall of Fame inductions booed Daniels when he was introduced. And yet Daniels had answered every question put to him during the club’s unsuccessful run dating back to 2017. In a statement released Wednesday, Daniels thanked fans. “To all the Rangers fans out there. For your passion and support. Thank you for welcoming us into your community. There are some spectacularly talented and driven people in the organization, from [Young] throughout the operation. There will be amazing moments in the summers and autumns soon and you will have the parade you deserve.” He just won’t be able to participate. Now it’s Chris Young’s team. On Twitter: @Evan_P_Grant +++ Find more Rangers coverage from the Dallas Morning News here. 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title: “Rangers Part Ways With Team President John Daniels Club Hands Over Keys To Chris Young Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Marshall Adams”

Well, at least according to Ray Davies. On Wednesday, Davis, the media-shy principal owner of the Rangers, announced the firing of John Daniels as the team’s president of baseball operations just 48 hours after Daniels and Young fired manager Chris Woodward. Young, a graduate of Highland Park High School, assumes full control of baseball operations. Davis praised Daniels’ accomplishments in his 17 years running the Rangers’ baseball operations — including two World Series appearances — but then spoke bluntly about a decision he said he had essentially reached even before the tumultuous week began. That said: Daniels, overseeing a sixth straight losing season, would not return for 2023. “The bottom line is we’re not well,” Davis said in a statement at the start of a 15-minute news conference. “And we haven’t been well for six years. The bottom line is to be competitive going forward, I felt we had to make a change. And [with] This change, I think Chris will come in and bring a new vigor and new enthusiasm to build an organization that can be consistent for many years.” During Daniels’ tenure, the Rangers won four American League West titles, five playoff berths and the 2010-11 AL championship. The Rangers had a .498 hitting percentage since 2006, 17th in the majors. The youngest GM in baseball history when he took the job as a 28-year-old a week after the 2005 season ended, Daniels had rebuilt the Rangers twice and was looking to do it a third time. Daniels turns 45 next week. Young, considered one of the game’s brightest up-and-coming executives, had joined in December 2020 from the role of vice president at MLB. Daniels took the title of president of baseball operations. It was announced that they will work as partners. As late as Monday afternoon, Young said the labor agreement was a “100 percent partnership.” Davis said he informed Young of his decision Wednesday morning only after he had informed Daniels of his termination. There was no opportunity for Young to prevent the landlord from moving. Young, Davis said, was “shocked” by the decision. Young could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young (left) and Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels speak to reporters during a press conference announcing the firing of manager Chris Woodward at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Aug. 15, 2022. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Daniels and Young had spoken with Davis on Monday morning to recommend an administrative change and had spoken with Tony Beasley about promoting him to interim manager. Daniels led the conversation at first, said Beasley, the only member of baseball’s operations department made available Wednesday. Daniels was the only executive mentioned in the news release announcing the managerial change and had opened Monday’s news conference with a statement. All of which leads to this question: Why did the Rangers go through two separate firefights on two days in the same week? Davis said he wanted no connection between the decision to fire Woodward and the decision to fire Daniels. Also: “I felt Chris needed a running start in the [2023] season,” Davis said. “And that’s why we did it now.” Because there is a lot to do. The Rangers must decide on Beasley’s future and, if it’s not him, then begin a managerial search. They also need more players, at least two opening bowlers and a middle-order batsman. And, Young will have to make decisions about how the team’s baseball operations work. Almost every department head on the baseball side was hired by Daniels. And there is a rebuild to finish. “We accepted the rebuilding plan,” Davis said of Daniels’ appointment after 2020. “But as we look forward to it, even though Jon has proven he can build a winning organization, I felt Chris was the right guy to lead us forward and that’s why I made the decision. “The baseball operations department has never been one or two guys,” Davis added. “And the rebuilding plan includes the entire baseball department, which will help build the roster, trades, all that stuff. So, I don’t see it any different than what it would be if [Daniels] had stayed.” But baseball’s operations departments have grown exponentially in recent years, and many clubs have adopted a two-man approach similar to the structure the Rangers have used since the creation of the Young-Daniels partnership. While Davis said there is no plan to bring in another president of baseball operations, Young’s first task may be to find someone who can help him with the multifaceted elements of running the department. A veteran executive who has won and previously run a department could help. In short, someone like Daniels. Davis, however, said there was never a plan for Daniels to move into more of an advisory role with Young’s role expanding. If that’s the case, then the move leaves a hole that needs to be filled before the Rangers can move on to other needs. Davis didn’t concern himself with anyone else’s future in baseball business. “All I can say to the fans is that we are approaching this matter with a sense of urgency,” Davis said. “The fans must be as upset as I am. I’m not a good loser. We plan to field a very competitive team next year. But we’ll gain credibility with a fan base with wins on the field.” The unhappiness of the fans has become clear in recent times. On Monday, the Rangers drew 13,191 to face Oakland. It was the smallest paid attendance for a Rangers game in the two years since fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field. On Saturday, a small pregame crowd for the Rangers’ Hall of Fame inductions booed Daniels when he was introduced. And yet Daniels had answered every question put to him during the club’s unsuccessful run dating back to 2017. In a statement released Wednesday, Daniels thanked fans. “To all the Rangers fans out there. For your passion and support. Thank you for welcoming us into your community. There are some spectacularly talented and driven people in the organization, from [Young] throughout the operation. There will be amazing moments in the summers and autumns soon and you will have the parade you deserve.” He just won’t be able to participate. Now it’s Chris Young’s team. On Twitter: @Evan_P_Grant +++ Find more Rangers coverage from the Dallas Morning News here. 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title: “Rangers Part Ways With Team President John Daniels Club Hands Over Keys To Chris Young Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-12” author: “Dean Lester”

Well, at least according to Ray Davies. On Wednesday, Davis, the media-shy principal owner of the Rangers, announced the firing of John Daniels as the team’s president of baseball operations just 48 hours after Daniels and Young fired manager Chris Woodward. Young, a graduate of Highland Park High School, assumes full control of baseball operations. Davis praised Daniels’ accomplishments in his 17 years running the Rangers’ baseball operations — including two World Series appearances — but then spoke bluntly about a decision he said he had essentially reached even before the tumultuous week began. That said: Daniels, overseeing a sixth straight losing season, would not return for 2023. “The bottom line is we’re not well,” Davis said in a statement at the start of a 15-minute news conference. “And we haven’t been well for six years. The bottom line is to be competitive going forward, I felt we had to make a change. And [with] This change, I think Chris will come in and bring a new vigor and new enthusiasm to build an organization that can be consistent for many years.” During Daniels’ tenure, the Rangers won four American League West titles, five playoff berths and the 2010-11 AL championship. The Rangers had a .498 hitting percentage since 2006, 17th in the majors. The youngest GM in baseball history when he took the job as a 28-year-old a week after the 2005 season ended, Daniels had rebuilt the Rangers twice and was looking to do it a third time. Daniels turns 45 next week. Young, considered one of the game’s brightest up-and-coming executives, had joined in December 2020 from the role of vice president at MLB. Daniels took the title of president of baseball operations. It was announced that they will work as partners. As late as Monday afternoon, Young said the labor agreement was a “100 percent partnership.” Davis said he informed Young of his decision Wednesday morning only after he had informed Daniels of his termination. There was no opportunity for Young to prevent the landlord from moving. Young, Davis said, was “shocked” by the decision. Young could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young (left) and Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels speak to reporters during a press conference announcing the firing of manager Chris Woodward at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Aug. 15, 2022. (Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) Daniels and Young had spoken with Davis on Monday morning to recommend an administrative change and had spoken with Tony Beasley about promoting him to interim manager. Daniels led the conversation at first, said Beasley, the only member of baseball’s operations department made available Wednesday. Daniels was the only executive mentioned in the news release announcing the managerial change and had opened Monday’s news conference with a statement. All of which leads to this question: Why did the Rangers go through two separate firefights on two days in the same week? Davis said he wanted no connection between the decision to fire Woodward and the decision to fire Daniels. Also: “I felt Chris needed a running start in the [2023] season,” Davis said. “And that’s why we did it now.” Because there is a lot to do. The Rangers must decide on Beasley’s future and, if it’s not him, then begin a managerial search. They also need more players, at least two opening bowlers and a middle-order batsman. And, Young will have to make decisions about how the team’s baseball operations work. Almost every department head on the baseball side was hired by Daniels. And there is a rebuild to finish. “We accepted the rebuilding plan,” Davis said of Daniels’ appointment after 2020. “But as we look forward to it, even though Jon has proven he can build a winning organization, I felt Chris was the right guy to lead us forward and that’s why I made the decision. “The baseball operations department has never been one or two guys,” Davis added. “And the rebuilding plan includes the entire baseball department, which will help build the roster, trades, all that stuff. So, I don’t see it any different than what it would be if [Daniels] had stayed.” But baseball’s operations departments have grown exponentially in recent years, and many clubs have adopted a two-man approach similar to the structure the Rangers have used since the creation of the Young-Daniels partnership. While Davis said there is no plan to bring in another president of baseball operations, Young’s first task may be to find someone who can help him with the multifaceted elements of running the department. A veteran executive who has won and previously run a department could help. In short, someone like Daniels. Davis, however, said there was never a plan for Daniels to move into more of an advisory role with Young’s role expanding. If that’s the case, then the move leaves a hole that needs to be filled before the Rangers can move on to other needs. Davis didn’t concern himself with anyone else’s future in baseball business. “All I can say to the fans is that we are approaching this matter with a sense of urgency,” Davis said. “The fans must be as upset as I am. I’m not a good loser. We plan to field a very competitive team next year. But we’ll gain credibility with a fan base with wins on the field.” The unhappiness of the fans has become clear in recent times. On Monday, the Rangers drew 13,191 to face Oakland. It was the smallest paid attendance for a Rangers game in the two years since fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field. On Saturday, a small pregame crowd for the Rangers’ Hall of Fame inductions booed Daniels when he was introduced. And yet Daniels had answered every question put to him during the club’s unsuccessful run dating back to 2017. In a statement released Wednesday, Daniels thanked fans. “To all the Rangers fans out there. For your passion and support. Thank you for welcoming us into your community. There are some spectacularly talented and driven people in the organization, from [Young] throughout the operation. There will be amazing moments in the summers and autumns soon and you will have the parade you deserve.” He just won’t be able to participate. Now it’s Chris Young’s team. On Twitter: @Evan_P_Grant +++ Find more Rangers coverage from the Dallas Morning News here. Click or tap here to subscribe to our Rangers newsletter.