While pondering other bigger deals, the Rangers kicked off the final countdown to the trade deadline Wednesday by taking care of some necessary housekeeping: They acquired more international cap space to help them complete their deal for Dominican outfielder Bayron Lora.
Here is what happened: The Rangers sent low-level minor-league pitchers Joe Jarneski and Ray Castro to the White Sox in exchange for 33-year-old right-handed reliever Nate Jones, financial considerations and $1 million worth of international slot space.
The only thing that really matters here is the $1 million in slot money. The Rangers needed to find another $1.