Leonys Martin reported to camp Wednesday expressing a desire to emerge as the leadoff hitter but new manager Jeff Bannister was non-committal according to the team's web site.
Martin reported to camp Wednesday expressing a desire to emerge as the Rangers' leadoff hitter, but new manager Jeff Bannister was noncommittal, reports the team's official site.
Analysis:
Martin was elevated to that role last season with Shin-Soo Choo sidelined due to injury, but continued to post poor on-base numbers. Watch the competition closely this spring, as Martin would likely slide all the way down to the No. 9 spot if Choo hits leadoff.