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Rangers focused on acquiring high-end starters

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08:14 AM ET 07.19 | Texas may be looking to significantly bolster its starting lineup. The Rangers, in search of a high-end pitcher to top their rotation, have focused their attention almost entirely on Cole Hamels and Zack Greinke. What if they don't get either one? One long-shot option the Rangers would consider, according to sources: A reunion with Cliff Lee. There are significant obstacles to a trade with the Phillies for Lee, including a contract that guarantees him $25 million each of the next three seasons and also includes a $12.5 million buyout for 2016. But the Rangers have always liked Lee, and they did have a scout watch him Wednesday in Los Angeles, as reported by CSNPhilly.com.

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July 19, 2012  08:34 AM ET

No thanks on Lee.

July 19, 2012  09:15 AM ET

I guess Oswalt didn't pan out the way they had hoped.

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July 19, 2012  09:44 AM ET

.....none of the above.....king felix makes more sense.....if the rangers can pick up an ace....game over...

July 19, 2012  09:49 AM ET

I cannot understand why Texas doesn't have confidence in their minor league system or pitchers they have on the roster now to get them over the top.

July 19, 2012  10:02 AM ET

why not on Lee? whats wrong with him?......If i could chose, 1.felix 2. hamels 3. lee 4 greinke

if hamels isnt available i rather have lee than greinke. Felix isnt available.

July 19, 2012  11:28 AM ET

But, if the Rangers are to pick up a Hamels, wouldn't they have to trade some guys such as Neftali Feliz, Alexi Ogando, or their young SS, Profar?

July 19, 2012  11:52 AM ET

I suspect one of the obstacles for a trade for Cliff Lee is that he didn't want to sign with them last year, and likely hasn't changed his mind. But maybe he didn't get a no-trade clause in his contract.

July 19, 2012  12:01 PM ET

rangers could and should have great advantage for either cliff lee, or cole hamels on either trade the texas rangers should be a winner team!!!

July 19, 2012  12:04 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

But maybe he didn't get a no-trade clause in his contract

but yes, he did got a no trade clause in his contract with the phillies,, except nobody knows if it was with the rangers or any other team

July 19, 2012  12:06 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

.....none of the above.....king felix makes more sense.....if the rangers can pick up an ace....game over...

felix hernandez its not for a trade bait,, but who knows the marines could surprise anybody,, by now!!!

July 19, 2012  12:30 PM ET

the rangers could throw in the trade some players like, ogando, feliz, david holland, for cliff lee and the phillies wouldn't say no to that type of a offer!!!

July 19, 2012  12:30 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

the rangers could throw in the trade some players like, ogando, feliz, david holland, for cliff lee and the phillies wouldn't say no to that type of a offer!!!

either for cliff lee or cole hamels!!!

July 19, 2012  12:31 PM ET

the good thing about the rangers they do have plenty arms available to trade for lee, hamels, greinke, liriano, dempster!!

July 19, 2012  12:33 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

ogando, feliz, david holland,

and if this offer was to be too thin, the rangers should add some top prospects from their minors as well!!!

July 19, 2012  12:36 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

ogando, feliz, david holland morrinson

and two top minor league prospects for king felix from the mariners, now that would be a great trade!!!!

July 19, 2012  12:37 PM ET

red sox should keep their big contracts, and just work a trade with minor leaguers for any top pitcher or OF!!!

July 19, 2012  12:38 PM ET

i think the cheapest pitcher in this july trade deadline its liriano,,,,

July 19, 2012  12:38 PM ET

twins should trade willingham,,,

 
July 19, 2012  12:39 PM ET

angels should trade hunter and morales for greinke,,, or hamels??

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