DETROIT -- With the Rangers appearing destined for a stay at the bottom of the AL West, they'll soon be making decisions about which players might bring a good return on the trade market. Veteran left-hander Cole Hamels is becoming a frequent subject of trade speculation, but an historically bad start in a 7-2 loss Saturday against the Tigers at Comerica Park is complicating things for an otherwise valuable piece.
Hamels lasted only 2/3 of an inning, as the Tigers sent 11 hitters to the plate and scored seven runs. It matched the shortest start of Hamels' 13-year career, and seven runs tied his most allowed this season -- though only three were earned on this day.