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Why Joey Gallo Could Be Baseball's Biggest Trade Chip in 2021

That chill running down the spine of MLB pitchers everywhere? It's the thought of Joey Gallo finally putting it all together offensively.

A few years ago, that would have made him the cornerstone of a Texas Rangers team fighting for a playoff spot, but the team has since pivoted to rebuilding. If a red-hot start to the spring is any indication of where Gallo's 2021 season is headed, contenders will be lining up for a chance to add him to their lineup this summer.

No one has ever questioned his raw power.

Gallo slugged 40 home runs in his first full season in the minors after going No.