It seems like the Texas Rangers have really been getting kicked around lately with their trades. First, there was Yu Darvish. Texas waited until his ERA was at a career worst before shipping him to the Los Angeles Dodgers halfway through the 2017 season. The Dodgers sensed desperation from the Rangers; thus, they sent an underwhelming return package for the four-time All-Star.
Then of course there was the recent Cole Hamels trade to the Chicago Cubs. You wouldn’t believe it, but Texas decided to move Hamels when his ERA was at a career high (4.