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Texas Rangers: 3 teams that could take a chance on Willie Calhoun

By Seth Carlson

Apr 26, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun (4) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun (4) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 30: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after driving in the winning run in the tenth inning against the San Diego Padres during the game at PNC Park on April 30, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 30: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates after driving in the winning run in the tenth inning against the San Diego Padres during the game at PNC Park on April 30, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

3 teams the Texas Rangers could trade Willie Calhoun to

2. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates have been known to resurrect careers in the past, and they’d be in a great position to give Willie Calhoun ample playing time.

Pittsburgh has Bryan Reynolds, one of the best outfielders in the game, but besides him, there’s not exactly many Robins to his Batman. Greg Allen? Ben Gamel? Yoshi Tsutsugo? Former Ranger Jake Marisnick? Pass. Willie Calhoun could be an upgrade over all three of those aforementioned players, giving a rebuilding club a boost on offense.

If the Texas Rangers are going to make a trade with a team for a young, controllable player like Calhoun, they may as well contact one with a great farm system; the Pirates have one of the best in the business. This isn’t to suggest that Calhoun would command a haul, but it’s worth noting that a potential low-level prospect/PTBNL could be more valuable from the Pirates’ system as opposed to a team with a lesser system.

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