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Velasquez, Volquez reportedly on Rangers’ radar
- Updated: July 25, 2016
The Rangers’ search for a young controllable starter continues, leading up to the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Texas was linked Monday to Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez and Royals righty Edinson Volquez. MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported the Rangers’ interest in Velasquez, while the Dallas Morning News reported the club’s front-office inner circle watched Volquez on Sunday. Morosi reported the price to acquire Velasquez would be high.
The Rangers have not commented on the reports.
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The 24-year-old is 8-2 with a 3.34 ERA in 17 starts for the Phillies this season, striking out 103 batters in 91 2/3 innings. He is under team control through the 2021 season and was one of several pieces acquired by the Phillies from Houston this …
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