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[DJ MC]

Beyond the Boxscore: The Texas Rangers Middle Infield Dilemma
http://www.beyondthe...urickson-profar

This is an interesting offseason if you're a Rangers fan.

Especially that shortstop question. Quality veteran who is only 24 and signed to a reasonable contract for two more seasons, or ridiculously-talented prospect who is or is close to being ready? Plus, he has one of the great names of all time: Jurickson Barthelomeus Profar.

It isn't often a team needs to choose between two players with that amount of youth and potential.

[Oriole85]

This is an interesting offseason if you're a Rangers fan.

Especially that shortstop question. Quality veteran who is only 24 and signed to a reasonable contract for two more seasons, or ridiculously-talented prospect who is or is close to being ready? Plus, he has one of the great names of all time: Jurickson Barthelomeus Profar.

It isn't often a team needs to choose between two players with that amount of youth and potential.

Just about every other team envies this "problem."

[RichardZ]

Pretty easy, if you ask me. Keep Andrus at SS and put Profar at 2B. Then you either move Kinsler to the OF or to another team.

[DJ MC]

Pretty easy, if you ask me. Keep Andrus at SS and put Profar at 2B. Then you either move Kinsler to the OF or to another team.

The article points out that:

1) Kinsler to center field is risky.
2) Kinsler to another team is unlikely due to his age and extension.

[BobPhelan]

What about Kinsler to LF?

Its a great problem to have for sure. Trade Andrus for a haul and start Profar or keep Andrus and just get creative with getting Profar playing time. Or trade Profar for a haul. Or start Profar at AAA and trade Andrus later. Is there really a wrong answer?

[FlavaDave10]

As expected, Rangers declined the 2013 options for both Scott Feldman and Yoshinori Tateyama. The Orioles have been linked to Feldman. I can see him as a depth signing.

http://www.mlbtrader...n-tateyama.html

[Oriole85]

ESPN Dallas Josh Hamilton gets qualifying offer

http://espn.go.com/d...r-texas-rangers

Hamilton, the 2010 AL MVP, can talk to teams about offers starting at midnight. The Rangers' qualifying offer is slightly below the $13.75 million that Hamilton received in 2012, and he is expected to decline it by Nov. 9.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Colby Lewis eyes midseason return

http://espn.go.com/d...ar-break-return

[Oriole85]

CBS Sports: Report: Rangers' Josh Hamilton wants 7 years, $175 million

http://www.cbssports...ars-175-million

[Oriole85]

ESPN Dallas: Rangers to play at Alamodome

http://espn.go.com/d...tonio-alamodome

San Antonio's mayor, Julian Castro, told the Express-News that he believes the game could get local fans interested in trying to attract more big-league teams to the city to join the NBA's Spurs. San Antonio is currently home to the Missions, the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.

I think it's very unlikely, but I'll be interested how this game goes.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MLB Dirt: Texas Rangers Offseason Eight Ball
http://mlbdirt.com/2...son-eight-ball/

[Oriole85]

ESPN Dallas: Roster plans for Jurickson Profar TBA

http://espn.go.com/d...ngers-undecided

[Oriole85]

ESPN Dallas: Jurickson Profar has ailing forearm

http://espn.go.com/d...mmation-forearm

Texas Rangers infield prospect Jurickson Profar has mild inflammation in his right forearm and will not play any more games in the Dominican League this winter.

[Oriole85]

ESPN Dallas: Source: Geovany Soto, Rangers agree

http://espn.go.com/d...eal-source-says

The Texas Rangers and catcher Geovany Soto have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for 2013 pending a physical.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Source: Michael Young dealt to Phils

http://espn.go.com/d...lla-source-says

Michael Young has accepted a trade to the Philadelphia Phillies, who will ship right-handed reliever Josh Lindblom and minor league righty Lisalverto Bonilla to the Rangers to complete the deal, according to a source.

[Mike B]

I thought Young would finish his career with Rangers. Looks like they freed up some $$$. It will be interesting to see where they spend it.

[Oriole85]

I thought Young would finish his career with Rangers. Looks like they freed up some $$$. It will be interesting to see where they spend it.

I did for a while myself, I think after they almost traded after signing signing Beltre though, I'm not too surprised. I think this is best for both parties though.

[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: Rangers nab Pierzynski
http://www.fangraphs...a-j-pierzynski/

[BSLChrisStoner]

MLB Dirt: Top 16 Prospects
http://mlbdirt.com/2...p-16-prospects/

[DJ MC]

http://hardballtalk.... ... -contract/