2003 Texas Rangers season

Preseason

• October 3, 2002: John Rocker was released by the Rangers.
• December 6, 2002: Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette was traded by the Rangers to the Cleveland Indians for Einar Díaz and Ryan Drese.
• December 23, 2002: Ugueth Urbina was signed as a free agent with the Rangers.

  Regular season

Opening Day starters

• Einar Díaz, C
• Rafael Palmeiro, 1B
• Michael Young, 2B
• Hank Blalock, 3B
• Alex Rodriguez, SS
• Carl Everett, LF
• Doug Glanville, CF
• Juan González, RF
• Rubén Sierra, DH
• Ismael Valdez, RHP

  Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Transactions

• May 9, 2003: Alan Benes was sent to the Texas Rangers by the Chicago Cubs as part of a conditional deal.
• June 3, 2003: Ian Kinsler was drafted by the Rangers in the 17th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed June 24, 2003.
• July 11, 2003: Ugueth Urbina was traded by the Rangers to the Florida Marlins for Adrián González, Ryan Snare, and Will Smith.

  Roster

Player stats

Batting

Starters by position

Other batters

Pitching

Starting pitchers

Other pitchers

Relief pitchers

Awards and honors

• Alex Rodriguez, American League Most Valuable Player Award
• Alex Rodriguez, Hank Aaron Award
• Alex Rodriguez, A.L. Home Run Champ
• Alex Rodriguez, SS, AL Gold Glove
• Alex Rodriguez, Silver Slugger Award

Farm system