Rangers target pitching at Winter Meetings

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Rangers need at least one more starting pitcher before the offseason is over, and there are plenty to choose from in a free-agent market that has not been seriously tapped going into the Winter Meetings.

They come in all sizes with different resumes and medical records. There is a former Cy Young Award winner in Jake Arrieta and a premier talent in Yu Darvish. Right-handers Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb are coveted because they are still relatively young and coming off solid seasons, but also -- like Darvish -- one full season removed from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery.

Jason Vargas won 18 games for the Royals last year, but turns 35 in February. Chris…