Don't look now, but the major league leader in RBIs and strikeouts are Josh Hamilton and Edinson Volquez, respectively.
Never would have thought Volquez would be this good so fast. I suppose it does help to be pitching in Quadruple-A (aka the National League). I have a really hard time picturing him having the same success in a Rangers uniform, but who knows...
I still think this was a great trade for the Rangers. It's a very well-kept secret that our offense is, in some ways, weaker than our pitching. When Millwood and Padilla pitch the way they have in the past, (relatively competently) our rotation can be a small step above abysmal. But, with the loss of Teixeira, we really had a gaping hole in our lineup. It appears Hamilton may fill Teixeira's shoes and then some. Plus, he's a very good center fielder. Today, he saved Every Day Eddie's butt with a spectacular diving catch against the wall.
That being said, it is a little painful watching Volquez dominate for someone else. I had high hopes for him here.
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