"It's time for us to take over the West," New Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson said, referring to the Houston Astros eight-year reign atop the AL West.

Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $37 million, two-year contract. The designated hitter-outfielder successfully completed a physical Monday.

The 32-year-old who signed a two-year, $37 million deal with Texas didn’t hold back during Monday’s press conference.