In the creation of Rangers Sports Network and, more importantly, a handful of multi-platform broadcasting deals they announced Tuesday, they believe

The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.

On Monday, the Texas Rangers announced the creation of Rangers Sports Network (RSN). The company will produce and distribute all of the team's television broadcasts for the upcoming season. Distribution is the keyword as local stations will vie for a chance to snag the Rangers' local TV rights.