"The Rangers will depart for Florida this morning and work out at Tropicana Field this afternoon and again on Tuesday. Game 1 is set for Wednesday afternoon.

The Rangers will take 30 or 31 players with them to St. Petersburg, Fla., as their 25-man playoff roster remains unsettled because of injuries to outfielders Josh Hamilton and David Murphy.

Hamilton, who wrapped up his first career batting title Sunday, appears to be fine, although his fractured ribs haven't healed completely. Murphy is battling a groin strain, which could lead the Rangers to utilize a 10-man pitching staff and 15 position players. "