manger Ron Washington says is the team's closer to start the season.
Francisco ended last season as the Rangers' closer and performed well down the stretch - converting his last five save opportunities.
Expect some competition from the Rangers' bullpen as , , and have experience as closers.
Francisco should be a source of cheap saves to start the season. Though he is a mature pitcher, at 29 years of age, he hasn't proven himself in the majors.
