But if there's a potential for a crack in this team's solid
foundation, it lies ahead in the August 4 auction, which could
leave the Greenberg-Ryan group out in the cold, with Ryan likely
vanishing from the organization for good. Beloved by fans,
management and players alike, Ryan has maintained he won't stay
with the team if someone other than Greenberg becomes owner.
Daniels says Ryan has helped change the mentality of the team's
pitchers since Hicks named him president in February 2008. Now
they expect more out of themselves and no longer feel the stigma
that once came with pitching for the Rangers. Ryan's also
provided a calming influence and a steady hand when the team
needed it most.  "There's stability at a time when there really
isn't," Daniels says. "It's bankruptcy, auction and lawyers, and
Nolan's the constant throughout all that."  Third baseman
Michael Young says the Rangers&#146; bankruptcy isn&#146;t
affecting the clubhouse. &#147;We&#146;re going to handle our
end, and hopefully the lawyers w