Reliever Mike Adams Strengthens Rangers' Bullpen But Fly Ball Rate Is Worrisome

The Texas Rangers were as proactive as any contending team at the trade deadline in addressing their weaknesses and turning them into strengths. By adding relievers Mike Adams and Kohi Uehara to a bullpen that already included closer Neftali Feliz and left-hander Darren Oliver, the AL West leaders now have one of the deepest relief corps in baseball. The analysis immediately following the trade deadline Sunday was that the Rangers made themselves the favorites for the American League pennant. That may be true; a strong bullpen, solid rotation and one of the best offenses in baseball will be tough to...