HOUSTON – There are certain decrees that govern our society. You leave Texas for a week or longer and your first meal back must include barbecue or Tex-Mex....
list does not include Ezequiel Duran, who is no longer a prospect, but has evolved into even rarer territory, that of talented, controllable , versatile big leaguer. That may be even more valuable than betting on prospect upside. They have this kind of luxury: They can afford to trade Duran knowing Evan Carter is just about ready to take over in left. Of course, a deal would require more than just Duran, but the point is: The Rangers have a young major leaguer and prospects to deal.
Or just take the words of a rival scout who has seen the Rangers system plenty this year: “They definitely have the depth of system to get anyone they want. In any type of deal. I think that system is good enough to make World Series-winning moves.”One other thing: They have the financial means to add the remaining $10 million of Ohtani’s salarynot go over the luxury tax threshold. Adding $10 million for them is simply $10 million. For the Dodgers, say, it would be like adding $15 million.
It all makes an inordinate amount of sense for talking about the fantastical. There is still, however, the reality. If you are the Angels, how do you consider trading the best player in the world? Now, best player ever has at least entered the conversation, too. Moreover: Trade him when you are above .500, albeit barely, and say goodbye to retaining any degree of credibility with your fan base.
The rivalry also often left Moreno steaming as red as his Angels’ polo. The Rangers signed Vlad Guerrero in 2010, grabbed the AL West and went to the World Series. A year later, the Rangers finagled their way to Mike Napoli after the Angels sent him to Toronto. Another World Series trip followed. Moreno tried to strike back by signing C.J. Wilson and then Josh Hamilton.
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