The sale of the Rangers to a group led by Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg was approved Thursday morning in a unanimous vote by MLB owners. "It's hard to comprehend that that is behind us because it dominated our lives so much, in that there were so many twists and turns during the process," Ryan said. Greenberg will act as managing partner and CEO while Ryan will remain team president. "I am very pleased that Chuck, Nolan and their impressive ownership group have been approved as the new leadership of the Texas Rangers franchise," commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "Chuck and Nolan have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Rangers. Their passion for Major League Baseball as a whole and particularly the future of baseball in Texas is exemplary. "In addition, I want to thank the Rangers' fans for their patience throughout this difficult process. I am confident that Chuck, Nolan and the entire ownership group will serve as dedicated stewards of this club by building a long-term, stable franchise which values its standing in the Dallas-Fort Worth communities. I am glad that the Rangers' great season on the field will get the attention it deserves during the pennant race."