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4 Texas Rangers that could be dealt this offseason

By Travis Koch

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 28: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - JULY 28: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers hits a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – MAY 04: Nomar Mazara #30 of the Texas Rangers hits a standup double in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Park in Arlington on May 4, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images) /

Nomar Mazara

If the Texas Rangers fear forgoing Gallo’s potential then they should probably fear forgoing Mazara’s potential as well. Who knows which player will go on to have a better career, but it’s best the Rangers fight future battles with the both of them on their side.

Mazara would probably warrant the most profound haul to the Rangers. But, just as the Rangers need Gallo’s power in the lineup, they need Mazara’s reliable bat in the lineup. The 23-year-old has MVP potential. He’s also Texas’ best shot at a perennial all-star. Giving up Mazara could set the franchise back just as it pushes the franchise forward.

Next. 3 Reasons Texas needs to hold on to Nomar Mazara. dark

A Nomar Mazara trade would be acceptable only if it lands the Rangers a top 3 starting pitching prospect. Again, it’s always a risk to trade an established big leaguer for prospect talent, no matter how talented the prospect is. And the Rangers wouldn’t be trading a 33-year-old getting ready to move beyond his prime. Rather, they’d be trading a player that is getting ready to enter his prime.

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