June 9, 2015 by Juan Cruz
The Texas Rangers are in second place in the AL West only three games back of the Astros, and only half a game back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the second wild card spot entering Tuesday. With them unexpectedly so close to grabbing a playoff spot and in the middle of the hunt the trade rumors have started. The Rangers have had a weak starting pitching staff due to injuries, and may be one top of the line pitcher from making a run into October.