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08:14 AM ET 07.02 | The countdown clock has ticked to under a month before the trading deadline, meaning teams will likely soon make their decision on which side of the buy vs. sell line they reside. [Rangers GM] Jon Daniels said the team will take a business-as-usual approach, which means scouts are out looking at the best players that may be available. Rangers scouts have taken in recent performances by pitchers such as Zack Greinke and Cole Hamels, both of whom may be on the block. "Our approach doesn't change," Daniels said. ... "We're in a different spot than we were a couple of weeks ago. We hope to get all our pitchers back soon, but you never know. You have to be flexible and get prepared. I'm hoping we're not big players at the deadline."

Zack Greinke, Icon Sports

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July 2, 2012 09:40 AM ET

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Greinke will find a buyer before Hamels ever does. The price is just too high for Hamels.

50yearfan

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July 2, 2012 09:59 AM ET

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Gimme Greinke please ... Hamels is the TO of baseball.

Jack Wagon

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July 2, 2012 10:32 AM ET

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Mr. GM please trade for Greinke today so we don't have to read about where he is going every other day.

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July 2, 2012 10:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:40 AM ET 07.02 by 50yearfan

Greinke will find a buyer before Hamels ever does. The price is just too high for Hamels.

Along with the voice.

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July 2, 2012 01:36 PM ET

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Who would the Rangers trade?

h2opololpunk

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July 2, 2012 03:38 PM ET

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Yep ... But with the loads of prospects the Rangers have in the minors and the fact the Brewers GM was once the Rangers GM ... you might see a deal get done for greinke.

Jack Wagon

Arlington, TX

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July 2, 2012 04:09 PM ET

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You can't give up as much talent as in the past years because if you can't sign either pitcher to long term contract you don't receive any compensation. There is no compensation for mid-season trades during your free agent season.

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July 2, 2012 04:13 PM ET

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QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 09:40 AM ET 07.02 by 50yearfan

Greinke will find a buyer before Hamels ever does. The price is just too high for Hamels.

cole hamels its a top quality pitcher, the higher price its worthed,,,

alacran

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July 2, 2012 05:47 PM ET

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good god. do the rangers just print money? how are they possibly able to keep adding guys like this. even the yankees are showing more restraint than texas

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July 3, 2012 08:42 AM ET

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The ability to sign another top pitcher will impact the ability to sign Josh Hamilton. What do you chose..a number quality starter or Josh Hamilton.....dont think they can afford both.