This is almost too ridiculous to write, but it’s a slow news day, so here goes.
Former Rangers slugger Rafael Palmeiro, who left the game amid a performance enhancing drug scandal in 2005, told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal that he’s considering a comeback.
Palmeiro is 53. The oldest position player in the majors in 2017 was Ichiro Suzuki at 43. Pitcher Bartolo Colon is also 43.
“There’s no doubt in my mind I can do it,” Palmeiro said in The Athletic. “I’ve taken care of myself really well.