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Rangers covet frontline starter before Deadline
- Updated: July 30, 2016
ARLINGTON — The Rangers, looking for an impact starting pitcher through the trade market, have White Sox left-hander Chris Sale and Rays right-hander Chris Archer at the top of their wish list before Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline.
The price tag remains hefty on both as their clubs don’t appear motivated to trade their No. 1 starters. Other names remain in play — including Rays righty Jake Odorizzi and lefty Matt Moore, and Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson.
With Andrew Cashner having been traded to the Marlins on Friday, there is still a feeling the Rays will do something before Monday’s Deadline at 3 p.m. CT. There are still multiple teams beyond the Rangers trying to upgrade their rotations and interested in the Rays pitchers. Texas also had two scouts watching Vince Velasquez pitch for the Phillies on Friday night.
But there is another factor that could be in play for the Rangers. Derek Holland and Colby Lewis say they are feeling great and expect to be back by the end of August. The question is if the Rangers are willing to hold out that long and try to get by with Lucas Harrell and A.J. Griffin at the back end of the rotation.
Harrell was acquired from the Braves earlier this week and the Rangers …
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