Rangers want what the Red Sox have

ARLINGTON, Texas — Presumably in record numbers and, for certain, paying unprecedented prices, fans will pour into Rangers Ballpark in Arlington to see the American League’s best Friday.
The Rangers hope that doesn’t apply to them only in a recent history sort of way.
Actually, the Boston Red Sox provide the perfect opening day opposition for the defending AL champions. Despite enjoying their best season ever in 2010, the Rangers want what the Red Sox have.

That’s World Series rings earned in 2004 and 2007.
They want what the Red Sox have in a less tangible sense as well. And that simply means respect.
The Red Sox have been all but handed a trip to the 2011 World Series following their acquisitions of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to an already powerful lineup. Despite a rash of injuries, Boston was second only to the Yankees in run scoring a year ago.