Nolan Ryan believes the Rangers can win the American League West title despite losing Josh Hamilton in free agency.

He signed a five-year, $125 million deal with the rival Angels.

"You just don't replace a talent like that, and we all know that," Ryan said. "But also, there's a dimension that's brought to the ballclub that very few players, if any other player in baseball, would bring. It's so unique and unusual that you can't put other players in that category."

Ryan added that Hamilton was a critical component to a team that won the AL pennant in 2010 and 2011.

"Josh had a big impact on our organization, and we wouldn't have gone to two World Series without him," Ryan said.