The 1999 Texas Rangers season saw the Texas Rangers finish first in the American League West division with a record of 95 wins and 67 losses, registering the best winning percentage (.586) in franchise history until 2011. Winning their third division title in four years, the Rangers repeated their 1998 postseason performance, again being swept by the New York Yankees in three games. This was the Rangers' last postseason appearance until 2010. Offseason December 10, 1998: Mark Clark was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. December 23, 1998: Gregg Zaun was sent to the Rangers by the Florida Marlins as part of a conditional deal. March 30, 1999: Rafael Bournigal was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. Regular season Opening day starters Iván Rodríguez, C Lee Stevens, 1B Luis Alicea, 2B Todd Zeile, 3B Royce Clayton, SS Rusty Greer, LF Tom Goodwin, CF Juan González, RF Rafael Palmeiro, DH Rick Helling, RHP Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions April 27, 1999: Rafael Bournigal was purchased from the Rangers by the Seattle Mariners. June 2, 1999: 1999 Major League Baseball Draft Hank Blalock was drafted by the Rangers in the 3rd round. Player signed June 4, 1999. Aaron Harang was drafted by the Rangers in the 6th round. Player signed June 7, 1999. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts ALDS Game 1 @ Yankee Stadium: Yankees 8, Rangers 0 Game 2 @ Yankee Stadium: Yankees 3, Rangers 1 Game 3 @ The Ballpark in Arlington: Yankees 3, Rangers 0 Awards and honors Rafael Palmeiro, 1B, AL Gold Glove Rafael Palmeiro, 1B, Silver Slugger Award Iván Rodríguez, AL