SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The collapse of a potential deal with free-agent reliever Seung Hwan Oh is a reminder that the construction of the Rangers' bullpen remains a work in progress.
That project could need extra work if the Rangers are determined to cannibalize the bullpen by using Matt Bush and/or Mike Minor in their rotation. Both would have been strong candidates to close.
Manager Jeff Banister has professed his satisfaction with the talent level among his relievers in camp, especially with the return of left-hander Jake Diekman.
"I feel confident we are going to have a group of guys that will compete very well," Banister said.