Five Reasons Why the Texas Rangers Make the World Series

If you look in the National League, you see teams that have surprised many, such as the Braves, Reds, and Padres.

In the American League, it's a whole other story.

The Yankees and Rays look like the best teams in the AL, maybe even baseball, but in this slideshow, I will tell you why the Rangers are going to edge them out and make the Fall Classic.

Cliff Lee

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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 06: Cliff Lee #33 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 6, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Yes, he is struggling right now. But Cliff Lee is one of the best starters in the game, and he is the best strikeout pitcher in my opinion.

Rest of the Starting Rotation

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BALTIMORE - AUGUST 22: Tommy Hunter #35 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on August 22, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Rangers rotation is the most underrated rotation in baseball. With pitchers like Tommy Hunter, Rich Harden, and Colby Lewis, the Rangers are ready to make a run.

Nolan Ryan

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Texas Rangers President Nolan Ryan watches the Texas Rangers take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day at Rangers Ballpark on April 5, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

If he can't spark a team to make a World Series run, who can? With this guy as the Rangers' president, he will make sure everything goes right.

Ron Washington

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ST. PETERSBURG - AUGUST 17: Manager Ron Washington #38 of the Texas Rangers watches his team from the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on August 17, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

A candidate for Manager of the Year, Ron Washington is a very experienced manger. The only problem is he doesn't have a lot of playoff experience.

With the Rangers' starting rotation and the lineup depth, he should be fine.

Lineup Depth

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BALTIMORE - AUGUST 22: Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Josh Hamilton #32 and Julio Borbon #29 after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on August 22, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Texas Rangers' lineup in my opinion is the best in baseball. With names like Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler, Vladimir Guerrero, Bengie Molina, and Nelson Cruz, this lineup is going to be dangerous in every ballpark it plays in.