Dallas Morning News · Nov 30, 2016
Why Rangers should consider transitioning Matt Bush to starter
Staff Photographer Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush throws a pitch against Toronto Blue Jays during the 8th inning in the Game 2 of a ALDS series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. (Jae S. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)Creativity is the theme of the Rangers offseason. Or, put another way: How do you fill a bunch of holes in a two-time defending division winner with limited financial flexibility and a diminished farm system?
Over the next few days, I'll try to examine a few situations where the Rangers might apply some of that creativity to keep the train rolling.
Let's start with the No. 1 annual issue: The starting rotation.