The 1992 Texas Rangers season saw the Rangers finishing fourth in the American League West with a record of 77 wins and 85 losses. Offseason October 28, 1991: Steve Fireovid was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. December 7, 1991: Geno Petralli was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. January 3, 1992: Jeff Robinson was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. January 28, 1992: Mike Jeffcoat was signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup Brian Downing Monty Fariss Juan González José Guzmán Al Newman Rafael Palmeiro Dean Palmer Iván Rodríguez Rubén Sierra Dickie Thon Notable transactions April 3, 1992: Al Newman was signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers. May 29, 1992: Bill Haselman was selected off waivers from the Rangers by the Seattle Mariners. June 10, 1992: Jeff Robinson was selected off waivers from the Rangers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. June 19, 1992: Mario Díaz was signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers. July 9, 1992: Bobby Valentine is fired after seven years as manager. Coach Toby Harrah is named as interim manager. The firing is announced by managing general partner of the Rangers, George W. Bush. August 31, 1992: Rubén Sierra, Jeff Russell, Bobby Witt, and cash were traded by the Rangers to the Oakland Athletics for José Canseco. 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 Juan González, A.L. Home Run Champion Juan González, Silver Slugger Award Iván Rodríguez, C, Gold Glove All-Star Game Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Oklahoma City Notes References 1992