Yeah, that would be nasty.
And, to be frank, I'm a SABR guy, and completely get the relative little overall upside in elite vs average closers, and their relative value to a potential every day stud like Gallo.
But, I just think what the Yankees have in Miller / Chapman gives the team that acquires them such and overwhelming advantage in a playoff scenario, a GM may "go for it".
I can see the Cubs doing this, despite Epstein's acumen, given the context of where they're at.
First and foremost the general consensus is that Texas has a loaded farm system.
Gallo murdering the ball in AAA and Profar proving his worth as a middle infielder with a great glove and a steady switch hitter on the major league level.
2 major pieces right there.
What I mean to say is the pieces are there to make a significant move to win a World Series which is the ultimate goal. Big time baseball.
Over the past few weeks the conversation in DFW has been "Dominant Starting Pitcher vs. A Couple Standout Bullpen Pieces".
And it has really been close to 50/50....maybe with a slight edge towards bringing in a dominant starter.
But I think Grape Ape might have swayed me....Our woes truly are in the bullpen.
If you don't have a bullpen, you don't have shit.
We don't have the answer to whether they will bring in the dominant starting pitcher. So much of that depends on Yu Darvish and what he brings to the table over the next 3 weeks
Beltre is 37. Ian Desmond and Mitch Moreland are only guaranteed for this year. Fielder is on the decline.
If I was to place a bet I say the Rangers bring in at least 1 solid starting pitcher and 2 significant upgrades in the bullpen.Do not dismiss the Texas Rangers front office(one of the best with JD at the helm) they will make the moves to make this team competitive this year and next.