Good morning.
Shawn McFarland writes that the trade that sent Marcus Semien to New York basically hinged on Brandon Nimmo’s belief that the Texas Rangers can win.
Kevin Sherrington writes that it’s now on Chris
Young and gang to honor Nimmo’s belief in the org, even if it means having to get creative with the payroll.
Kennedi Landry notes that Nimmo consulted with former (and now current) teammate Jacob deGrom on the viability of Texas before the trade.
Mike Piellucci writes that even a lesser version of Nimmo can help become step one in the resurrection of the Rangers’ lineup.
Over at FanGraphs, Michael Baumann offers a review of the trade which swapped two expensive organizational pillars for each other.
At The Athletic, Chad Jennings and Zack Meisel grade the trade with Meisel’s ‘B’ for Texas the best that can be offered.
MLB dot com’s Thomas Harrigan checks out the challenges facing the nine new managers this upcoming season which includes new Rangers manager Skip Schumaker.
Mike Axisa places Texas among the top ten teams that could use free agent Japanese bopper Munetaka Murakami this winter.
And, McFarland has a profile on the struggles that Rangers broadcaster Jared Sandler and his wife have faced on their journey to a happy ending.
Have a nice day!
