Rangers manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Lance Berkman will play first base "very soon." Berkman has experiencing no issues with his calf or knees since making his Cactus League debut a few weeks ago. The veteran slugger is expected to play primarily at DH this season, but Texas can use him at first if he feels up to it. And he's been "chomping at the bit" to get some time on defense, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.