Rangers restock in July with 10 acquisitions

Daniels on Texas' deadline deals PHOENIX -- This is going to take some time. Major rebuilding projects have a tendency to be that way, and that's what the Rangers are facing.

The Rangers reinforced the obvious with five deals in July that saw Cole Hamels, Jesse Chavez, Keone Kela and Jake Diekman traded away. There was also a trade with the Giants in which the Rangers absorbed the salary of outfielder Austin Jackson -- subsequently released -- to acquire two prospects.

In all, the Rangers acquired 10 players, and most of the haul was for the future. Right-handed relievers Cory Gearrin and Eddie Butler are the only ones on the Major League roster. Left-handers Taylor Hearn and Tyler Thomas,…