signed as a free agent by the Rangers. June 4, 1996: Travis Hafner was drafted by the Rangers in the 31st round of the 1996 Major League Baseball draft. Player signed June 2, 1997. July 31, 1996: Mark Brandenburg and Kerry Lacy were traded by the Rangers to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Stanton and a player to be named later. The Red Sox completed the deal by sending Dwayne Hosey to the Rangers on November 4. 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 ALDS Game 1, October 1 Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York Game 2, October 2 Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York Game 3, October 4 The Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas Game 4, October 5 The Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas Awards and honors Kevin Elster, Comeback Player of The Year Juan González, AL MVP Juan González, Silver Slugger Award Johnny Oates, AL Managers of the Year (was co-manager with Joe Torre) Iván Rodríguez, C, Gold Glove Iván Rodríguez, Silver Slugger Award All-Star Game Notes Farm system References 1996 Texas Rangers at Baseball Reference 1996 Texas Rangers at Baseball Almanac Texas Rangers seasons American League West champion seasons Texas Rangers season Range