llowing a second consecutive non-playoff and losing season http://www.brewersfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-arcia-jersey , according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.Rangers make it official: Jeff Banister dismissed as manager; Wakamatsu to be interim manager— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) September 21, 2018For the final week of the regular season, Banister will be replaced by Don Wakamatsu, who has been serving as the team's bench coach. Banister leaves Texas with a 325-313 record, winning AL Manager of the Year in 2015 after leading the Rangers to 88 wins and the AL West Division title.Banister also guided Texas to the top record in the AL in 2016 with a 95-67 finish. But in both ALDS trips, the Rangers were eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays. As Texas transitions towards a retooling stage, the front office decided it was necessary make a managerial change following another dismal season.advertising Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsThe Rangers finished 2017 with a porous 78-84 record, and they're about to finish up 2018 as the worst team in the AL West. With Yu Darvish and Cole Hamels being traded in 2017 and 2018 respectively, the Rangers are changing up the direction of the franchise.Texas was among the top teams in the American League for six years, winning four division titles between 2010-16. That included trips to the 2010 and 2011 World Series Robin Yount Jersey , and a berth in the 2012 AL Wild Card Game. But the division rival Houston Astros have emerged as the new top team in the AL West, and the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics look ready to contend for years to come.advertisingRangers general manager Jon Daniels will have plenty of options to choose from, should he decide not to give Wakamatsu to the full-time gig. Dusty Baker, John Farrell, John Gibbons (expected to be let go after 2018), and Mike Matheny are among the many experienced managers who may be considered. The former Diamondbacks player can play everywhere."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Royals Trade Rumors & Hot StoveRoyals Minor Leagues & ProspectsRoyals Review ClassicRoyals Review Users GuideThe 100 Greatest Royals Of All TimeRoyals Trades, Transactions, SigningsRoyals sign versatile utility player Chris OwingsNew,33commentsThe former Diamondbacks player can play everywhere.ByMax RieperDec5, 2018 http://www.brewersfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-arcia-jersey ,3:35pm ESTShareTweetShareShareRoyals sign versatile utility player Chris OwingsJoe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsThe Royals have signed infielder/outfielder Chris Owings to a one-year, $3 million contract with incentives, according to MLB.com reporter Jeffrey Flanagan. The 27-year old was non-tendered by the Diamondbacks last week after hitting .206/.272/.302 with four home runs in 309 plate appearances last year.The former first-round pick and top 100 prospect never quite lived up to expectations in Arizona, but he was a useful utility player for several seasons until a career-worst season in 2018, a season in which he was demoted to the minors late in the year. In just over five seasons in the big leagues, he hit .250/.291/.378. His best season came in 2016, when the right-handed hitter was a 1.5 WAR player and hit .277/.315/.416 with 21 steals and a league-leading 11 triples.Owings won’t hit for average and has a relatively-high strikeout rate for a non-power hitter and doesn’t walk much, but he can run well and has a bit of power. According to Zach Buchanan at The Athletic, he was one of the unluckiest hitters last year.Owings is versatile, playing all over the field. Most of his action has come at shortstop http://www.brewersfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-arcia-jersey , so he could provide a useful backup to Adalberto Mondesi, who has had some injury concerns. Dayton Moore recently said that finding a backup shortstop was a priority this off-season. The signing likely shuts the door on the return of Alcides Escobar to Kansas City. Owings has also played second base, third base, and all three outfield positions in his big league career. The signing of a versatile player like this may lead some to speculate that Whit Merrifield could be on the move, but don’t read that much into this signing. The Royals need some depth, and Owings is a youngish option who has a proven track record that can fill in anywhere they need.