Hell, the same thing applies to every team that is looking good for the playoffs. Ranger fans know it isn't a sure thing, but this is easily the best all around team in Rangers history, and I don't think there is any question they have a realistic shot.
And the pitching staff is much more than Cliff Lee, although he is the best of the bunch. Tommy Hunter, C.J. Wilson and Colby Lewis are all having outstanding years, and Rich Hardin is about to come back from the DL and take Feldman's spot in the rotation. That's a very complete rotation. The bullpen is strong, the defense is outstanding, and the offense is as dangerous as any team in baseball. And despite not having Yankee like playoff experience, there are steady as a rock veterans like Young, Molina and Lee to help with leadership and overall team maturity.