ARLINGTON (AP) ― Nolan Ryan's image fills Rangers Ballpark in Arlington -- the entry-way statue, banners hanging in the concourse, his retired number on the left-field facade and his beef brand served in the concession stands. The Hall of Fame pitcher and first-year Texas Rangers president himself even sat in the front row most nights, watching games and evaluating the team. Now it's time for Ryan to put his stamp where it counts the most: on the team taking the field, especially on the mound. When hired as president less than two weeks before the start of spring training, Ryan said he wanted to do a long-term evaluation of the organization before making changes. Too bad for the Rangers the career strikeout leader isn't still in his heyday as a pitcher. What Ryan saw was pretty much a repeat performance for the Rangers...
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