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Grant: Why trading Jurickson Profar makes more sense for Rangers than moving Ian Kinsler to the outfield

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What do you think will happen with Profar over next two years ?

Evan Grant: I still think he will be traded. The Rangers are deep in the middle infield. They have a looming issue in the outfield. To me, it makes more sense to trade Profar in a package for an established outfielder (Giancarlo Stanton???) than to move Kinsler to the outfield and move Profar, a shortstop, to second base. Why try and fit square pegs into round holes? If you can get the outfielder you need, stop moving bodies around.


What about trading Profar for a franchise catcher at the end of the season?

Evan Grant: Not to be a smart guy, but exactly who would that be. The Giants have a franchise catcher in Buster Posey and they ain't giving him up. What non-contending team has a "franchise" catcher. I just don't think such an animal exists in the marketplace.


Hello, do you think we need another hard-throwing righty K guy in the pen? Was thinking with the way Roman Mendez is pitching in Frisco we could give him a look. Aside from Kirkman and Scheppers the bullpen consists of a bunch of wussy-armed weeneies. Also, where will Buckel be assigned to once he finishes extended spring training? Thanks!

Evan Grant: Yes. And the Rangers hope to get one. His name is Joakim Soria. He could be back from the DL in early July. If not, I suspect that will be their top trade target at the deadline.



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