The Texas Rangers 2003 season involved the Rangers finishing 4th in the American League West with a record of 71 wins and 91 losses. Preseason October 3, 2002: John Rocker was released by the Rangers. December 6, 2002: Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette was traded by the Rangers to the Cleveland Indians for Einar Díaz and Ryan Drese. December 23, 2002: Ugueth Urbina was signed as a free agent with the Rangers. Regular season Opening Day starters Einar Díaz, C Rafael Palmeiro, 1B Michael Young, 2B Hank Blalock, 3B Alex Rodriguez, SS Carl Everett, LF Doug Glanville, CF Juan González, RF Rubén Sierra, DH Ismael Valdez, RHP Season standings Record vs. opponents Transactions May 9, 2003: Alan Benes was sent to the Texas Rangers by the Chicago Cubs as part of a conditional deal. June 3, 2003: Ian Kinsler was drafted by the Rangers in the 17th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed June 24, 2003. July 11, 2003: Ugueth Urbina was traded by the Rangers to the Florida Marlins for Adrián González, Ryan Snare, and Will Smith (minors). 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 Pitching 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 pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Awards and honors Alex Rodriguez, American League Most Valuable Player Award Alex Rodriguez, Hank Aaron Award Alex Rodriguez, A.L. Home Run Champ Alex Rodriguez, SS, AL Gold Glove Alex Rodriguez, Silver Slugger Award All-Star Game Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Spokane References 2003 Texas Rangers team page at Baseball Reference 2003 Texas Rangers team page at www.baseball-almanac.com Texas Rangers seasons Range Texas Rangers