Like father, like son, right? Fernando Tatis Sr. started his major league career with the Texas Rangers in 1997. He was a part-time infielder and the team traded Tatis away the following season.
Now, rumors are swirling that his son, Fernando Tatis Jr., could be a nice fit in Arlington should the San Diego Padres elect to trade him and unload part of their backloaded cap sheet.
USA Today's baseball guru Bob Nightengale has the Rangers among a handful of teams that might make a play for the power-hitting right fielder.