Texas Rangers Biggest Needs For Spring Training

Texas Rangers start spring training with a few needs. 

The Rangers Needs Before Spring Training

by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright

The Texas Rangers won their division last year and didn`t get deep into the playoffs. Why? The depth at key positions cost the team dreams of reaching the World Series. Pitching is the first thing that comes to mind and it`s the most important piece to winning. The Rangers has the best farm teams in the MLB. They need to bring up fresh talent to keep the team afloat during dry spells that plague th team.

“The Texas Rangers has a core of young pitchers being developed in the minor league. Why don`t they just bring them up,” said Ryan Gosslet of Dallas Morning News.

“Those young guys are hungry and landing a top 2 tier pitcher will cost them dearly”. 

Let` take a look at the needs of the Rangers and the players that would possibly land here.

Pitchers

David Price - He went 18-5 last year with an ERA of 2.45 and 225 strike outs. He made 7.2M.

Will the Rangers make a play for him? They should.

Yovani Gallardo - He was 13-11 with an ERA 3.42 and struck out 121. He was a ranger last year... Pay him! He`s seeking a long term deal and is worth every dime.

Relief Pitchers

Tyler Clippard - NY Mets  He had 19 saves and 2.92 ERA with a 5-4 record

Joskim Soria - Pittsburgh  He had 24 saves and a ERA of 2.53 with a 3-1 record

Shawn Kelley - San Diego He finished with 2-2 and 2.45 ERA and 63 strikeouts

These players can impact the Rangers pitching staff tremendously. The team is solid across the board, but every year pitching cost them. Landing a quality pitcher will be key to building the franchise from mediocre to one of the MLB`s best.