Michael Young said progress has been made with the stiffness in his neck, but not nearly enough to have him ready to start today in the finale against Tampa Bay. The Rangers are also resting Elvis Andrus. The fact that both are not in the lineup postponed a scheduled off day for Vladimir Guerrero, who returns to right field as Josh Hamilton slides back into the DH slot to give his knees a break from the turf at Tropicana Field.
Rangers lineup vs. James Shields: Julio Borbon, cf; Andres Blanco, ss; Josh Hamilton, dh; Vladimir Guerrero, dh; David Murphy, lf; Jorge Cantu, 3b; Mitch Moreland, 1b; Taylor Teagarden, c; Joaquin Arias, 2b.
Rays lineup vs. Derek Holland: B.J. Upton, cf; Jason Bartlett, ss; Carl Crawford, lf; Evan Longoria, 3b; Carlos Pena, dh; Kelly Shoppach, c; Ben Zobrist, 1b; Sean Rodriguez, rf; Reid Brignac, 2b.
-- Jeff Wilson
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