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Rangers finally cut bait with failed starter in late-night Braves trade

The farther the Texas Rangers move from the World Series Championship year, the farther the team moves from players on that squad. Late Thursday night, Chris Young and company took another step away from that season with the trading away of Dane Dunning.

Make no mistake, the parting of ways between the Rangers and the pitcher was not a bad move in any way, shape, or form. Dunning, once a very talented pitcher, hasn't been valuable in quite some time.

Texas Rangers trade Dane Dunning to Braves for José Ruiz in late-season bullpen shake-up

The Rangers have acquired RHP José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for RHP Dane Dunning.