Since expectations for 2019 are moderate at best, why not take a peek at a the 2020 MLB free agent class? After all, 2020 is the year the Texas Rangers are supposed to return to relevance, right?
For a rebuilding team, the Rangers are rather well off. Their second baseman and shortstop are under contract long-term, and nearly every other position player has years of arbitration ahead. In addition, they’ve done a nice job of loading their farm system with promising pitching prospects.
Eyeing 2020, Texas needs an ace and a showstopper at third base. Successfully signing each would take miles off their path back to contention.