IMO, I see one more major trade in the wind. The Rangers have a glut of outfielders - Gallo, Deshields, Mazara, Calhoun, and Choo (when he's not the DH). Furthermore, if I understand the minor league reports correctly, the prospects that are closest to being major-league-ready are also outfielders. The outfielder with the highest rade value is probably Mazara - he's s proven hitter and an average defensive players, and he's young and controllable. If a trade with Mazara would bring some team's best AAA starting pitcher and a couple of good AA pitchers, I bet JD would pull the trigger on the trade.. An alternative would be a trade for a major-league-ready AAA starter and a hot catching prospect.
Any of you Ranger zealots have any thoughts on this?
Last edited: Jan 19, 2019