There certainly has been some change in the outfield with Brad Wilkerson and Kenny Lofton no longer there. The Rangers are counting on newcomers Milton Bradley and Josh Hamilton, and a solid encore performance from Marlon Byrd.

Age: 27
Exp.: 135 days
B-T: S-R

The lowdown: Had a .240 batting average with two homers and 14 RBIs in 48 games (167 at-bats) for Texas last season. ... Batted .320 with 13 homers and 78 RBIs in 102 games at Triple-A Oklahoma. ... He's had 244 major league at-bats and has a .242 average.

Job: Fifth outfielder

Growth goal: Show that he's more than just a great Triple-A hitter.

Age: 29
Exp.: 6 years, 169 days
B-T: S-R

The lowdown: Bradley returns from a torn ligament in his right knee suffered while arguing with an umpire as a member of the Padres late last season. ... He played for Ron Washington in Oakland in 2006. ... He batted .306 last season with 13 homers and 37 RBIs in 61 games.

Job: Right fielder and No. 5 hitter to start the season

Growth goal: Be a strong, middle-of-the-order presence in the lineup.

Age: 30
Exp.: 4 years, 45 days
B-T: R-R

The lowdown: Batted .307 with 10 homers and 70 RBIs after he was called up in late May. ... He was tied for sixth in the AL with eight triples. He had similar numbers against right-handers (.300) and left-handers (.327). ... Hit better with runners in scoring position (.315) than with no runners on base (.309).

Job: Corner outfielder and No. 6 hitter

Growth goal: Back up his great 2007 season with a solid 2008 campaign.

Age: 33
Exp.: 9 years, 171 days
B-T: L-R

The lowdown: He's in the second year of a three-year deal with Texas and hopes to stay healthier this season. ... Hit .260 with 11 homers and 44 RBIs in 103 games last season for Texas. ... Missed three weeks with right biceps tendinitis. ... Has a career average of .294. ... Will also see action at first base and designated hitter.

Job: Platoon player in the outfield and at first.

Growth goal: Return to the player who batted .300 or better in 2005 and 2006 for Toronto

Age: 26
Exp.: 1 year
B-T: L-L

The lowdown: He was acquired from Cincinnati for RHP Edinson Volquez and LHP Daniel Herrera. ... He hit .292 with 19 homers and 47 RBIs in 90 games (298 at-bats) for the Reds last season. ... He received more write-in votes on All-Star ballots than any other player in the majors. ... He was on the DL for two stints in 2007.

Job: Center fielder and the probable No. 2 hitter

Growth goal: Live up to his high potential as a big offensive producer and solid defender.

Age: 26
Exp.: 87 days
B-T: L-L

The lowdown: He was part of the deal that sent Eric Gagne to Boston at last season's trade deadline. ... Hit a combined .343 with two homers and 14 RBIs for Texas and Boston in 2007. ... He batted .340 with 12 doubles over the final seven weeks of the season. ... Played college ball at Baylor.

Job: Fourth outfielder who can play in the corners or in center

Growth goal: Force his way into more playing time with a hot bat.