ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young sat inside the home dugout at Globe Life Field six days ago and acknowledged that, while recent trends had been positive, the week ahead was set to “determine a lot” about the team’s trade deadline directions.

Just when it looked like Texas might be tempted to break up a roster that won a title in 2023, the Rangers turned things around.

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young joined the GBAG Nation to talk all things about his club, including if the team has moved closer to a decision on what direction they'll take at the trade deadline,

Former Rangers scribe Sam Blum checks in on Texas’ second half surge which has put them back in the mix. Grant notes that with Jake Burger nearing a return, the lineup is close to being fully healthy for the first time in months.

Texas Rangers GM, center in black, speaks at a World Series Championship parade in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 3, 2023. Texas Rangers EVP and GM Chris Young has a new title and a contract extension.

The Texas Rangers may not have a new full-time manager yet, but general manager Chris Young has made it clear he’s dissatisfied with the progress of one area of the organization.