The Rangers have been able to supply Derek Holland with ample run support this season, but found their offense lacking in Friday's opener with the Blue Jays.
Minutes after Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos finished discussing the big deal he'd made with two other teams earlier Wednesday, there was chaos in the team's clubhouse.
Yunel Escobar #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays makes a throw to first against the Texas Rangers in a MLB game on July 29, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays defeated the Rangers 3-2.
Jays vs Rangers.
Adam Lind #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a ball foul against the Texas Rangers in a MLB game on July 29, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Jays vs Rangers.
Yunel Escobar #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks to the umpire for the out call against the Texas Rangers in a MLB game on July 29, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays defeated the Rangers 3-2.
Jays vs Rangers.
Jose Bautista #19 and Adam Lind #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate the victory against the Texas Rangers in a MLB game on July 29, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays defeated the Rangers 3-2.
Jays vs Rangers.
Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista hits a long fly ball to right field for an out in the eighth inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Toronto July 29, 2011. Bautista went 0 for 4 on the night.
Jays vs Rangers.
Toronto Blue Jays J.P. Arencibia (L) is congratulated by teammate Colby Rasmus after hitting a three run home in the fifth inning of their American League MLB baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Toronto July 29, 2011.
Jays vs Rangers.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil throws against the Texas Rangers in the third inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto July 29, 2011.
Toronto vs Baltimore
Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Thames (R) is congratulated by teammate Travis Snider after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto July 28, 2011.
Toronto vs Baltimore
Toronto Blue Jays' newly-acquired player Colby Rasmus runs in after making a catch in front of a large advertisement during their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Toronto, July 28, 2011.
Toronto vs Baltimore
Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats during MLB game action against the Baltimore Orioles July 28, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Jays outfielder Colby Rasmus.
Newly acquired Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Colby Rasmus at his first press conference in Toronto on Thursday, July 28, 2011. Rasmus was traded to the Blue Jays from the St Louis Cardinals.
Toronto vs Baltimore
Brandon Morrow #23 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on as J.J. Hardy #2 of the Baltimore Orioles runs the bases after hitting a home run during MLB game action July 26, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Toronto vs Baltimore
Adam Lind #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates his home run with Third Base Coach Brian Butterfield #55 during MLB game action against the Baltimore Orioles July 26, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Toronto vs Baltimore
Home Plate Umpire Gary Darling and Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles look to Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays after Bautista was hit in the head by a pitch during MLB game action July 26, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Toronto vs Texas
Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar slides into home plate to score on the hit by Jose Bautista as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli waits for the throw in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas July 24, 2011.
Toronto vs Texas
Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates a run with Aaron Hill #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
Toronto vs Texas
Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a RBI double against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
Toronto vs Texas.
Texas Rangers Ian Kinsler (L) celebrates after the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays as first baseman Adam Lind walks off the field after the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas July 23, 2011.
Jose Bautista breaks his bat
Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista breaks his bat driving in a run against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of their American League game in Arlington, Texas, on July 23, 2011.
Toronto vs Texas.
Toronto Blue Jays J.P. Arencibia rounds third base as he heads for home on a solo home run hit off Texas Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis in the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas, July 22, 2011.
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