Marlon Byrd was slotted as a fourth outfielder entering the season, but has turned into one of the Rangers most consistent players. "Marlon does a lot of things that don't necessarily show up in the box score but are evident if you watch us play," general manager Jon Daniels told the Dallas Morning News. "How many times has his aggressiveness in the outfield saved an extra base? He sets the tone with the way he goes about it ? always running hard, always on the attack. Both the younger guys and the more established players seem to feed off of that." Texas has a crowded outfield and Byrd will be a free agent this winter, but he still hopes to stay put. "I know I can help this team, but I know the situation here," he said. "I know they're going to do what's best for the organization. I want this to be my last stop. We have the pieces in place to win here."