Nolan has been great for the Rangers. Everyone knows that. He has played an important role in the success over the last few years, however not the most important. JD and his staff (Levine, Preller, Boyd, others) have been the complete brains behind this thing. Nolan has served as an identity for the franchise. Mostly among the pitching staff.
Fact is, Nolan wasn't always going to be the face of the front office. Change has to happen sometimes. Whether it's friendly or not is another story. I for one hope it is, because that's what Nolan deserves. BUT, I am not against him moving out of the way so that Texas can keep the young, bright minds that have been the driving force behind this run.