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Andrew Cashner is a gamble, but change in scenery could help him be successful with the Rangers

SportsDay's Rangers insider Evan Grant will periodically answer questions about the club and baseball during the offseason. If you have questions for Evan, tweet them to him at @Evan_P_Grant. Here are some of the highlights:

Question: What gives the Rangers confidence that $10 million spent on Andrew Cashner will be better served than that money going to Derek Holland?

Evan Grant: Start with the economics. The investment in Cashner represents savings of $500,000 over keeping the status quo with Holland. Between Holland's $1.5 million buyout and Cashner's deal, the Rangers are committed to $11.